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MeetingMeeting documentDecision-making and economics of adaptation to climate change in the fisheries and aquaculture sector
COFI/2020/SBD.15
2020Also available in:
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Book (series)Technical studyAquaculture Adaptation Framework for Climate Change (Aqua-Adapt)
A tool to support the development and implementation of strategies to improve aquaculture’s resilience to climate change
2025Also available in:
No results found.Aquaculture’s vulnerability to climate change demands urgent, practical adaptation strategies. Strengthening the sector’s resilience requires coordinated efforts across multiple levels, from farms and communities to research systems and governance. Studies have highlighted the need for more climate-resilient practices and clearer guidance on identifying effective technologies and innovations. To address this, FAO developed the Aquaculture Adaptation Framework for Climate Change (Aqua-Adapt). This tool supports the design and implementation of strategies to enhance resilience. Two case studies – on salmon and mussel farming – helped refine the framework by testing adaptation technologies and improving its practical relevance. Aqua-Adapt is based on definitions from the IPCC’s Fifth and Sixth Assessment Reports and focuses on reducing risks while creating new opportunities. It outlines a six-step process involving stakeholder participation and evidence-based planning. The first step is to establish the unit of adaptation, which may range from individual farmers to the minimum geographical and/or geopolitical unit of adaptation. The second step is to identify and choose the most appropriate climate projection pathways and models. The third step is to perform a risk and vulnerability assessment on the defined unit. The fourth step is to design an adaptation work plan to reduce the identified exposure and sensitivity and increase adaptive capacity in the adaptation unit. The fifth step involves implementing the strategy in accordance with the work plan. The sixth involves conducting ongoing monitoring and evaluation to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the implemented measures, costs, and/or technical difficulties. Aqua-Adapt provides a structured and flexible approach to support climate adaptation in aquaculture, enabling stakeholders to make informed decisions that reduce risk and enhance long-term resilience. -
Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetBrochureCost-benefit analysis for climate change adaptation policies and investments in agriculture 2018
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No results found.This briefing note illustrates the role and logic of Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) in the evaluation of climate change adaptation policies and projects in the agricultural sector and describes the main analytical steps for conducting it, providing practical examples. The note describes the standard CBA methodology but highlights the peculiarities related to its implementation in the context of climate change adaptation in agriculture. It is a knowledge product on CBA within the Integrating agriculture in National Adaptation Plans (NAP–Ag) Programme.
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DocumentNormative documentNIMF 15. Reglamentación del embalaje de madera utilizado en el comercio internacional
Adoptado en 2018
2019La presente norma describe las medidas fitosanitarias que disminuyen el riesgo de introducción y/o dispersión de plagas cuarentenarias asociadas con la movilización en el comercio internacional de embalaje de madera fabricado de madera en bruto. El embalaje de madera regulado por esta norma incluye la madera de estiba, pero excluye el embalaje fabricado con madera procesada de tal forma que quede libre de plagas (por ejemplo, madera contrachapada). Las medidas fitosanitarias descritas en esta norma no tienen el propósito de prestar protección continua contra las plagas contaminantes u otros organismos. -
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. -
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.