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Book (series)Technical reportWorld aquaculture 2015: a brief overview 2017
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No results found.Global aquaculture production in 2015 has been recorded as 106 million tonnes, with an estimated value of US$163 billion. The production comprised of farmed aquatic animals, aquatic plants and non-food products (pearls and shells). The average annual percentage growth rate of world aquatic animal production slowed down to 6.4 percent in the period 2001–2015. However, African aquaculture recorded 10.4 percent during the same period, albeit from a comparatively low baseline. By production volume, aquatic animals have been dominated by finfish farming (63–68 percent in the last two decades). Aquatic plants contributed 27.7 percent to the global aquaculture production in 2015. Fish produced by this rapidly growing sector are high-protein, containing essential micronutrients sometimes essential fatty acids, which cannot easily be substituted by other food commodities. The 76.6 million tonnes of aquatic animals produced in 2015 contributed 45 percent to the total global aquatic animal produc tion and little over 53 percent to the total global fish consumption in the same year. Per capita food fish consumption is estimated as 20.3 kg in 2015, compared to 19.7 kg in 2013. An estimated 18.7 million people were employed in global aquaculture in 2015. -
Book (series)Technical reportEarly Warning Early Action report on food security and agriculture (July-September 2019) 2019
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No results found.The Early Warning Early Action (EWEA) report on food security and agriculture is developed by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). It provides a quarterly forward-looking analysis of major disaster risks to food security and agriculture, specifically highlighting: - potential new emergencies resulting from imminent disaster threats - new developments in countries already affected by protracted crises which are likely to cause a further deterioration of food insecurity This report is part of FAO’s efforts to systematically link early warnings to anticipatory actions. By providing specific early action recommendations for each country, the report aims to prompt FAO and partners to proactively mitigate and/or prevent disasters before they start to adversely impact food security. In order of intensity, for the period July-September 2019, the high risk section includes: Burkina Faso, Mali and the Niger • Horn of Africa • The Sudan • Yemen • South Sudan • Democratic People’s Republic of Korea • Cameroon • Democratic Republic of the Congo • African swine fever outbreak in Asia -
NewsletterNewsletterFAO Food Chain Crisis Early Warning Bulletin 2017
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No results found.The Food Chain Crisis Early Warning Bulletin is a product of collaboration between the Emergency Prevention System (EMPRES) for transboundary animal and plant pests and diseases and food safety threats, the Global Early Warning System for transboundary animal diseases, including zoonoses (GLEWS), the Global Information and Early Warning System (GIEWS), and coordinated by the Intelligence and Coordination Unit of the Food Chain Crisis Management Framework (FCC) of FAO.
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Book (series)FlagshipThe State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2018 (SOFIA)
Meeting the sustainable development goals
2018The 2018 edition of The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture emphasizes the sector’s role in achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals, and measurement of progress towards these goals. It notes the particular contributions of inland and small-scale fisheries, and highlights the importance of rights-based governance for equitable and inclusive development. As in past editions, the publication begins with a global analysis of trends in fisheries and aquaculture production, stocks, processing and use, trade and consumption, based on the latest official statistics, along with a review of the status of the world’s fishing fleets and human engagement and governance in the sector. Topics explored in Parts 2 to 4 include aquatic biodiversity; the ecosystem approach to fisheries and to aquaculture; climate change impacts and responses; the sector’s contribution to food security and human nutrition; and issues related to international trade, consumer protection and sustainable value chains. Global developments in combating illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, selected ocean pollution concerns and FAO’s efforts to improve capture fishery data are also discussed. The issue concludes with the outlook for the sector, including projections to 2030. As always, The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture aims to provide objective, reliable and up-to-date information to a wide audience, including policy-makers, managers, scientists, stakeholders and indeed all those interested in the fisheries and aquaculture sector. -
Book (series)FlagshipThe State of Food Insecurity in the World (SOFI) 2015
Meeting the 2015 international hunger targets: taking stock of uneven progress
2015This year´s annual State of Food Insecurity in the World report takes stock of progress made towards achieving the internationally established Millennium Development Goal (MDG1) and World Food Summit hunger targets and reflects on what needs to be done, as we transition to the new post-2015 Sustainable Development Agenda. The report reviews progress made since 1990 for every country and region as well as for the world as a whole. Progress towards the MDG 1 target, however, is assessed not only by measuring undernourishment, or hunger, but also by a second indicator – the prevalence of underweight children under five years of age. Progress for the two indicators across regions and over time, is compared, providing insights into the complexity of food security. Overall progress notwithstanding, much work remains to be done to eradicate hunger and achieve food security across all its dimensions. The 2015 report not only estimates the progress already achieved, but also identifies r emaining problems, and provides guidance on which policies should be emphasized in the future. Key factors that have determined success to date towards food security and nutrition goals are identified. The list of factors – economic growth, agricultural productivity growth, markets (including international trade) and social protection – is by no means exhaustive. The report also shows how protracted crises, due to conflict or natural disasters, have deleterious effects on progress in hunger redu ction. -
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.