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Book (stand-alone)Technical bookProjections of tobacco production, consumption and trade to the year 2010 2003
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No results found.FAO shares international concern over the harmful effects of tobacco smoking and the rising incidence of smoking-related diseases, which along with the resultant personal and social distress also lead to associated economic losses, not only in the developed countries but also in the developing world, where consumption continues to expand. FAO supports measures to curtail smoking, and within the context of interagency cooperation, particularly within the United Nations Ad Hoc Inter-Agency Task Fo rce on Tobacco Control, FAO has undertaken a project involving a number of studies into various aspects of the global tobacco economy. This project, Tobacco Supply, Demand and Trade by 2010: Policy Options and Adjustment was supported by the Government of Sweden through its international development cooperation agency SIDA. These studies focus particularly on the potential effects, if any, that reductions in global demand might have on the economic conditions, earnings and food security of farmi ng communities in developing countries particularly dependent on tobacco production for their livelihood. The underlying goal of this research is to provide a well defined and thoroughly researched analysis of economic issues as a basis for promoting the necessary international and national measures to achieve a healthier and more economically sustainable global environment.
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Book (series)FlagshipThe State of Food and Agriculture 2019
Moving forward on food loss and waste reduction
2019The need to reduce food loss and waste is firmly embedded in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Food loss and waste reduction is considered important for improving food security and nutrition, promoting environmental sustainability and lowering production costs. However, efforts to reduce food loss and waste will only be effective if informed by a solid understanding of the problem. This report provides new estimates of the percentage of the world’s food lost from production up to the retail level. The report also finds a vast diversity in existing estimates of losses, even for the same commodities and for the same stages in the supply chain. Clearly identifying and understanding critical loss points in specific supply chains – where considerable potential exists for reducing food losses – is crucial to deciding on appropriate measures. The report provides some guiding principles for interventions based on the objectives being pursued through food loss and waste reductions, be they in improved economic efficiency, food security and nutrition, or environmental sustainability. -
Book (stand-alone)Technical reportReport of the First FAO Technical Workshop on the Implementation of One Country One Priority Product Initiative for Demonstration Countries
Sanya, China 15–18 July 2024
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No results found.The One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) initiative was officially launched globally by Qu Dongyu, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) on 7 September 2021. It aims to enhance the sustainability of value chains of the Special Agricultural Products (SAPs). The global success in implementing the OCOP initiative depends greatly on the establishment of an effective demonstration mechanism to lead, showcase, and facilitate the sustainable development of SAPs in all OCOP countries. This report presents the outcomes of the First FAO Technical Workshop on the One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) Initiative, held from 15 to 18 July 2024 in Sanya, China. OCOP focal points from 16 demonstration countries across five regions, experts, partners and stakeholders exchanged experiences and strategies to promote the sustainable development of Special Agricultural Products (SAPs). Co-organized by the FAO OCOP Secretariat and the Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences (CATAS), the workshop emphasized national leadership, value chain development, resource mobilization and synergies. It strengthened collaboration, technical exchanges, and networks to accelerate OCOP’s contribution to more efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems worldwide. -
Book (stand-alone)High-profileTracking progress on food and agriculture-related SDG indicators 2022 2022Seven years into the 2030 Agenda, there is an urgent need to understand where the world stands in eliminating hunger and food insecurity, as well as in ensuring sustainable agriculture. FAO's new report, “Tracking progress on food and agriculture-related SDG indicators”, offers analysis and trends on indicators across eight SDGs (1, 2, 5, 6, 10, 12, 14 and 15), highlighting areas of progress and areas where further effort is needed.Available in digital format, this year’s edition also discusses selected indicators for which FAO is a contributing agency and/or have key implications for food and agriculture across these Goals. These additional indicators provide valuable information on agricultural losses due to disasters, the distribution of land tenure rights, and the impact of international trade policies and regulations on agricultural trade, especially in developing and Least Developed Countries. This edition also includes a snapshot on conflict, COVID-19 and food insecurity, as well as a special chapter on measuring productive and sustainable agriculture, with progress toward SDG Target 2.4 analysed for the first time.Last update 04/10/2022