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ProjectFactsheetResponse to Increased Livestock Disease Outbreaks in South Sudan - TCP/SSD/3702 2021
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No results found.In South Sudan, livestock provide food, income and security They also serve as a currency for payment of dowry, dispute settlement and, in the absence of an established banking sector, constitute a reliable means of securing assets In many cases, livestock represent the main source of livelihood, with any threat to livestock assets therefore undermining household food and nutrition security and socio economic welfare Around 80 percent of South Sudan’s population relies upon the country’s estimated 43 million heads of livestock, which include cattle, goats and sheep Meanwhile, according to estimates in August 2019 from the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification ( an estimated 6 35 million people 54 percent of the population) are classified as living in acute food insecurity (IPC Level 3 and above), of whom around 1 7 million were in a “Humanitarian emergency” situation (Level 4 and 10 000 in a state of “Famine/Humanitarian catastrophe”catastrophe”(Level 5 It was feared that rising livestock losses would lead to a further deterioration of the food security situation In late 2017 and early 2018 South Sudan experienced an outbreak of Rift Valley Fever ( resulting in the loss of over 2 000 cattle and at least five human fatalities, compounding the heavy rains and flooding experienced in areas of Lakes State This situation resulted in increased alerts across the country concerning livestock disease such as East Coast Fever, anthrax, blackleg and haemorrhagic septicaemia (HS). -
ProjectFactsheetSupport to Implementation of the Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) Progressive Control Pathway (PCP) in South Sudan - TCP/SSD/3602 2020
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No results found.Livestock production constitutes a vital component of the agricultural economy of South Sudan, accounting for up to 15 percent of household food supply in the country. Specifically, it contributes directly to nutrition securitythrough the supply of milk, meat and eggs – high-qualitysources of protein and micronutrients. Livestock is also anindirect source of income (through aspects such asmanure, fertilizer and fuel) and is closely linked to thesocial and cultural lives of a millions of resource-poorfarmers, for whom animal ownership ensures varyingdegrees of sustainable farming and economic stability. In recent decades, animals (both livestock and wildlife)have moved freely between the countries bordering South Sudan in search of pasture, water and trade opportunities. Although Foot-and-Mouth disease (FMD) isendemic in South Sudan, this movement heightens of therisk of introduction and spread of the disease around thecountry. One notable outbreak of the disease occurred in2014/2015 in the country’s Lakes, Eastern and Central Equatoria states. Since its independence in 2011, South Sudan has lacked aproperly functioning veterinary service. Disease controlwithin the country has, until now, been overseen by Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs) and United Nations agencies, without whose support the Government’s veterinary services are ineffective. -
ProjectFactsheetForest Ecosystem Enhancement to Reduce GHG Emission and Improve Community Resilience in South Sudan - TCP/SSD/3802 2023
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No results found.The effective management of natural resources, and forest ecosystems and resources specifically, is considered crucial for the Government of South Sudan It can help to safeguard rural livelihoods and foster sustainable development If current rates of annual forest loss are sustained, this could lead to complete forest loss within 50 years Many factors, such as weak governance structures, poor institutional capacity and livelihoods needs from the growing population and displaced communities, are of deep concern The Government is committed to forest governance, and in line with international climate change treaties, a new forest policy and legislative framework is being implemented to incorporate initiatives for sustainable forest management into the country’s economic growth strategy.
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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. -
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. -
BookletCorporate general interestEmissions due to agriculture
Global, regional and country trends 2000–2018
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No results found.The FAOSTAT emissions database is composed of several data domains covering the categories of the IPCC Agriculture, Forestry and Other Land Use (AFOLU) sector of the national GHG inventory. Energy use in agriculture is additionally included as relevant to emissions from agriculture as an economic production sector under the ISIC A statistical classification, though recognizing that, in terms of IPCC, they are instead part of the Energy sector of the national GHG inventory. FAO emissions estimates are available over the period 1961–2018 for agriculture production processes from crop and livestock activities. Land use emissions and removals are generally available only for the period 1990–2019. This analytical brief focuses on overall trends over the period 2000–2018.