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Book (series)Evaluation reportTerminal evaluation of the project “Pesticide Risk Reduction in Malawi”
Project code: GCP/MLW/052/GFF - GEF ID: 5109
2024Also available in:
No results found.This evaluation report of project GCP/MLW/052/GFF highlights the economic, environmental and social risks and challenges associated with the use of chemical pesticides in the agricultural sector in Malawi and provides a comprehensive assessment of the contribution of the project to reduce these risks, as well as to promote sustainable agricultural systems. The information comes from investigations conducted by a team of independent evaluators through a detailed analysis of project documents, interviews with project stakeholders and field visits. The report highlights the strengths and weaknesses of the project in terms of design, implementation, and achievement of results. It draws lessons and identifies the conditions to be put in place or strengthened to promote the consolidation of achievements, progress towards impact and sustainability in the context of Malawi. Recommendations addressed to the actors concerned are formulated in the report for this purpose. -
ProjectFactsheetInventory and Disposal of Obsolete Pesticides and Empty Pesticide Containers In The Seychelles - TCP/SEY/3804 2025
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No results found.The project focuses on addressing the significant accumulation of obsolete and unwanted pesticides in Seychelles, a problem that has developed over the past two decades due to inadequate stock management, bans on certain pesticides, and an excess supply from donor agencies, particularly for vector control. These accumulated stocks pose serious health risks to the farming community and surrounding populations, as well as environmental hazards to soil and water resources. To mitigate these risks, the project aims to support the Seychelles Ministry of Agriculture in conducting a thorough inventory of the obsolete pesticides, assessing their status, and managing their safe repacking, storage, transportation, and eventual disposal. A critical component of the project is building the capacity of relevant government staff and private sector stakeholders in "Pesticides Life Cycle Management," ensuring that the build-up of obsolete and unwanted pesticide stocks is prevented in the future. Key activities include identifying and quantifying the obsolete pesticides and contaminated containers, along with assessing their toxicity and types. The Seychelles government, through the Ministry of Fisheries and Agriculture, play a crucial role in providing local support, including office facilities and assistance in identifying national consultants and relevant stakeholders. -
ProjectFactsheetPromoting Ecologically-Based Alternatives to Highly Hazardous Pesticides to Enhance Food Safety and Security in the Pacific Region - TCP/SAP/3803 2024
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No results found.Boosting food production in the Pacific Islands is a key strategy for increasing food security, economic stability and resilience to shocks such as the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result of the pandemic, food imports and supply chains were disrupted and access to fresh produce was severely impacted, posing serious concerns for food security. It was therefore essential that the agricultural sector in the larger islands in the Pacific be revived. Central to agricultural growth are sustainable pest management strategies and robust and functioning biosecurity systems. Previous agricultural intensification efforts have however led to modest and short-lived yield gains in the region. The average yields of vegetables in Fiji are still from four to seven times lower than those in neighbouring countries, such as New Zealand and Australia. The lack of effective and sustainable pest management strategies in the Pacific is a serious limit to agricultural growth. Plant pests, including invasive and emerging pests, continue to take a significant toll on crop productivity in the region. International trade and climate change create new pathways and ecological niches that facilitate the establishment and spread of pests and diseases into new geographical areas.
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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 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.