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BookletCorporate general interestMultilocational dryland species trial in Uganda 2021
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No results found.Many initiatives have supported the rapid expansion of commercial timber and bioenergy plantations in Uganda; but little has been done in dryland areas such as the semi-arid Karamoja sub-region. This has partly been attributed to the fact that establishing tree plantations in dryland areas is a challenge given the high temperatures and low soil moisture, exacerbated by insufficient information about suitable commercial plantation tree species for dryland afforestation and reforestation. There is scanty information on suitable tree species, potential growth rates and suitable silvicultural practices. Commercial plantations have also been affected by the emergence of new pests and diseases, putting at great risk investment in the sector, especially given that most forest plantations are exotic monocultures. Through the Sawlog Production Grant Scheme (SPGS) phase III project, FAO in Uganda collaborated with the National Forestry Resources Research Institute (NaFORRI) to establish trials of dryland tree species at different locations. This brief summarises the findings of the study titled MULTILOCATIONAL DRYLAND SPECIES TRIAL IN UGANDA, which was the result of the collaboration between FAO and NaFORRI. This report will inform strategies and plans for promoting commercial forestry in dryland areas of the country such as Karamoja. NaFORRI is a constituent of the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO), with the national mandate to undertake research in all aspects of forestry in Uganda. SPGS III is funded by the European Union. -
Book (series)Policy briefReducing export restrictions on timber to sustain commercial forestry investments in Uganda
FAO Agricultural Development Economics Policy Brief 25
2020Also available in:
No results found.Over the last 20 years, the Government of Uganda has implemented several policies to promote investments in commercial forest plantations. As a result of these policy efforts, the supply of commercially produced pine is set to increase dramatically over the next few years. This brief summarizes a cost-benefir analysis based on interviews carried out in July 2019. The findings highlights a significant challenge facing the sector. Without reforms to the current market situation in the country, plantation owners are unlikely to replant pine once existing trees are harvested. The Government of Uganda now should consider implementing policies to sustain the sector, and enable it to help meet the rapidly growing demand for timber and other wood products in the region, and beyond. This depends fundamentally on enabling producers and processors to easily access to external timber markets. -
BookletCorporate general interestModular downstream - integrated sawmill model for Uganda 2021
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No results found.This study aimed at identifying and justifying appropriate types of sawmills and machinery for Uganda, providing sawmill machinery specifications and designing a sawmill layout. The study was conducted based on the fact that Uganda has implemented various interventions to support commercial forestry, including the current phase of the European Union-funded Sawlog Production Grant Scheme (SPGS) which started in 2004. Some of these forest plantations are ready for harvesting. Phase III of the SPGS Project, which is implemented by FAO in Uganda, has supported private sector tree planting in Uganda, attracting substantial investment in timber plantations by small, medium and largescale investors. Today, about 80 000 hectares of planted forests have been established. FAO, therefore seeks to incorporate other components of the forestry value chain, in particular downstream processing and efficient utilisation of timber emerging from plantations established under phases I and II of the project. From the study, a modular vertically integrated permanent sawmill design was found to be appropriate for Uganda. As opposed to a fully-fledged sawmilling facility, the modular sawmill enables processing step at a time and then adding processing lines (with different functions) to one central sawmill. Adding value to timber products will increase the quality of timber products and ultimately, incomes of tree farmers.
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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 (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 bookSustainable Land Management in Practice
Guidelines and Best Practices for Sub-Saharan Africa
2011Also available in:
Production of guidelines for best sustainable land management (SLM) technologies and approaches in Sub- Saharan Africa (SSA) has been part of TerrAfrica’s programme during 2009-2010. These guidelines and case studies are intended to help create a framework for investment related to SLM in SSA. The particular aim of these guidelines is to identify, analyse, discuss and disseminate promising SLM practices - including both technologies and approaches - in the light of the latest trends and new oppo rtunities. The focus is, in particular, on those practices with rapid payback and profitability and / or other factors that drive adoption. This document is targeted at key stakeholders in SLM programmes and projects at the design and implementation stages, including practitioners, managers, policymakers, planners, together with, financial and technical institutions, and donors. The guidelines are divided into two main parts. Part 1 highlights the main principles behind SLM, and what consider ations are important for technologies and approaches to qualify as ‘best practices’ suitable for upscaling. Part 2 presents twelve groups of SLM technologies as well as a section on SLM approaches. These are supported by specific case studies. Key resource persons and experts on SLM in SSA were asked to assist in finalising the SLM gr oups and to describe specific case studies. This strives to be a ‘state of the art’ product.