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DocumentFactsheetRestoring fruit and vegetable production for Swaziland’s farmers - TCP/SWA/3501 2017Over the last decade, low rainfall and the persistent threat of climate change have left 21 percent of Swaziland food insecure, with almost the entire population failing to eat an adequate quantity of fruit and vegetables. Rural farmers have limited knowledge of how to maximize the productivity of their land and ensure that they meet their food and nutrition needs, while farmers urgently need to improve crop diversity if food security and dietary needs are to be addressed. Meanwhile, the value of imported crop products exceeded fivefold that of exports between 2005 and 2013. These factors made it necessary to promote climate-smart agriculture practices and contribute to building resilience and increasing farmers’ incomes from agriculture.
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DocumentFactsheetFormation Des Agriculteurs et Amélioration de la Sécitité Alimentaire au Swaizland - TCP SWA 3502 2018L’agriculture a toujours été l’épine dorsale de l’économie du Swaziland, mais elle a connu un déclin important. Sa contribution au PIB a diminué progressivement au cours des deux dernières décennies en raison d’un certain nombre de facteurs, notamment la sécheresse récurrente, le sous-investissement chronique et l’impact du VIH et du sida. Malgré tout, les produits agricoles représentent environ 75 pour cent des recettes d’exportation totales du pays. Les principaux agents de vulgarisation n’ayant pas les compétences nécessaires pour diffuser les technologies et pratiques agricoles nutritionnelles respectueuses de la parité hommes-femmes, le projet s’est employé à renforcer les capacités nationales en créant des écoles pratiques d’agriculture, avec la collaboration de représentants des agriculteurs formés pour faciliter les activités sur le terrain qui utilisent cette approche.
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DocumentFactsheetAmélioration de la production de légumes d’hiver en République Populaire de Chine- TCP/CPR/3503 2017La province de Hainan est une source majeure d’approvisionnement en légumes d’hiver dans le nord de la Chine, produisant environ 4,5 millions de tonnes annuelles. L’agriculture intensive a conduit à une utilisation excessive de l’eau, des engrais et des pesticides, et les dangers environnementaux tels que la dégradation des sols ont compromis la durabilité de la production, rendant les agriculteurs vulnérables aux pertes et aux difficultés économiques. Le projet avait pour objectif d’aider les producteurs de légumes de Hainan à préserver la durabilité en intégrant des technologies écologiques étrangères avancées aux systèmes de production locaux et en renforçant la capacité des agriculteurs et d’autres parties prenantes à diffuser ces technologies grâce à des ateliers de formation et des démonstrations sur place.
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Book (series)FlagshipThe State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2021
Transforming food systems for food security, improved nutrition and affordable healthy diets for all
2021In recent years, several major drivers have put the world off track to ending world hunger and malnutrition in all its forms by 2030. The challenges have grown with the COVID-19 pandemic and related containment measures. This report presents the first global assessment of food insecurity and malnutrition for 2020 and offers some indication of what hunger might look like by 2030 in a scenario further complicated by the enduring effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. It also includes new estimates of the cost and affordability of healthy diets, which provide an important link between the food security and nutrition indicators and the analysis of their trends. Altogether, the report highlights the need for a deeper reflection on how to better address the global food security and nutrition situation.To understand how hunger and malnutrition have reached these critical levels, this report draws on the analyses of the past four editions, which have produced a vast, evidence-based body of knowledge of the major drivers behind the recent changes in food security and nutrition. These drivers, which are increasing in frequency and intensity, include conflicts, climate variability and extremes, and economic slowdowns and downturns – all exacerbated by the underlying causes of poverty and very high and persistent levels of inequality. In addition, millions of people around the world suffer from food insecurity and different forms of malnutrition because they cannot afford the cost of healthy diets. From a synthesized understanding of this knowledge, updates and additional analyses are generated to create a holistic view of the combined effects of these drivers, both on each other and on food systems, and how they negatively affect food security and nutrition around the world.In turn, the evidence informs an in-depth look at how to move from silo solutions to integrated food systems solutions. In this regard, the report proposes transformative pathways that specifically address the challenges posed by the major drivers, also highlighting the types of policy and investment portfolios required to transform food systems for food security, improved nutrition, and affordable healthy diets for all. The report observes that, while the pandemic has caused major setbacks, there is much to be learned from the vulnerabilities and inequalities it has laid bare. If taken to heart, these new insights and wisdom can help get the world back on track towards the goal of ending hunger, food insecurity, and malnutrition in all its forms. -
BookletHigh-profileFAO Strategy on Climate Change 2022–2031 2022The FAO Strategy on Climate Change 2022–2031 was endorsed by FAO Council in June 2022. This new strategy replaces the previous strategy from 2017 to better FAO's climate action with the Strategic Framework 2022-2031, and other FAO strategies that have been developed since then. The Strategy was elaborated following an inclusive process of consultation with FAO Members, FAO staff from headquarters and decentralized offices, as well as external partners. It articulates FAO's vision for agrifood systems by 2050, around three main pillars of action: at global and regional level, at country level, and at local level. The Strategy also encourages key guiding principles for action, such as science and innovation, inclusiveness, partnerships, and access to finance.
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Book (stand-alone)Technical bookThe future of food and agriculture - Trends and challenges 2017
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No results found.What will be needed to realize the vision of a world free from hunger and malnutrition? After shedding light on the nature of the challenges that agriculture and food systems are facing now and throughout the 21st century, the study provides insights into what is at stake and what needs to be done. “Business as usual” is not an option. Major transformations in agricultural systems, rural economies, and natural resources management are necessary. The present study was undertaken for the quadrennial review of FAO’s strategic framework and for the preparation of the Organization Medium-Term plan 2018-2021.