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ProjectFactsheetPrevention, Detection and Management of Fall Armyworm using Nature Based Solutions (NBS) - TCP/PNG/3902 2024
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No results found.Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICT) are highly vulnerable to environmental and socio-economic shocks, posing significant threats to food security and economic stability. Among these challenges, the spread of exotic plant pests, particularly the Fall Armyworm (FAW), has emerged as a critical issue. FAW, native to the Americas, is a highly destructive pest affecting over 80 crops, including maize, wheat, sorghum, and vegetables. Its rapid spread and high reproductive rate have made it a global threat to food security, with severe impacts on food production and rural livelihoods. FAW has established itself in Africa, the Near East, Asia, and the Pacific, including Timor-Leste, Papua New Guinea, and Australia. -
ProjectGuidelineTechnical Support for National Food-Based Dietary Guidelines in Fiji, Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga and Vanuatu - TCP/SAP/3708 2022
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No results found.Pacific Island Countries ( face a serious burden of malnutrition, including acute and/or chronic undernutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, obesity, overweight, and diet related non communicable diseases ( Diet is one of the single most important contributors to malnutrition, which is influenced by many complex and multilayered causes, such as personal preferences, culture, religion, the environment, economics, availability of foods Food Based Dietary Guidelines ( provide context specific guidance on how to make nutritionally balanced food and beverage choices prepared in a safe and hygienic way available for the general population and for vulnerable subpopulations, including pregnant and lactating women and infants and young children The Pacific regional FBDGs, which were prepared by The Pacific Community ( in 2002 are used by PICs to provide guidance on healthy food consumption and meals Subsequently, the SPC published new Pacific guidelines for healthy living in 2018 to replace the 2002 Pacific FBDGs. -
ProjectFactsheetEmergency Response to Effects of COVID-19 Crisis in Pacific Island Countries - TCP/SAP/3801 2025
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No results found.Despite the lack of COVID-19 cases in Pacific Small Island Developing States (SIDS), the pandemic’s impact in the region was significant, with a state of emergency issued by all islands, border closures, and limited access to food supply and livelihood opportunities. It was recognized that a prolonged pandemic with disruptions to global and local supply chains (including production, processing, export and transportation) would seriously affect the region’s food systems. In many Pacific SIDS, imported foods constitute half of an average person’s food intake. However, most rural populations produce and consume their own food. While some island nations have a price control mechanism for foods considered essential (including rice, vegetable oil, milk, salt, canned tuna and sugar), the prices of other, non-controlled foods (such as fruit and vegetables) increased as a result of domestic supply chain disruptions. Access to seed, fertilizer and livestock feed was hampered by lockdowns, border closure and a shortage of supply in exporting countries. Small-scale fishing activities by local communities increased as a result of reduced access to imported foods and atoll nations in particular introduced plans to increase small-scale fishing in their coastal areas. Communities living in urban and peri-urban areas turned to growing food, setting up vegetable gardens where possible and buying more local foods.
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Book (series)FlagshipThe State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2023
Urbanization, agrifood systems transformation and healthy diets across the rural–urban continuum
2023This report provides an update on global progress towards the targets of ending hunger (SDG Target 2.1) and all forms of malnutrition (SDG Target 2.2) and estimates on the number of people who are unable to afford a healthy diet. Since its 2017 edition, this report has repeatedly highlighted that the intensification and interaction of conflict, climate extremes and economic slowdowns and downturns, combined with highly unaffordable nutritious foods and growing inequality, are pushing us off track to meet the SDG 2 targets. However, other important megatrends must also be factored into the analysis to fully understand the challenges and opportunities for meeting the SDG 2 targets. One such megatrend, and the focus of this year’s report, is urbanization. New evidence shows that food purchases in some countries are no longer high only among urban households but also among rural households. Consumption of highly processed foods is also increasing in peri-urban and rural areas of some countries. These changes are affecting people’s food security and nutrition in ways that differ depending on where they live across the rural–urban continuum. This timely and relevant theme is aligned with the United Nations General Assembly-endorsed New Urban Agenda, and the report provides recommendations on the policies, investments and actions needed to address the challenges of agrifood systems transformation under urbanization and to enable opportunities for ensuring access to affordable healthy diets for everyone. -
BookletCorporate general interestGreenhouse gas emissions from agrifood systems
Global, regional and country trends, 2000–2020
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No results found.Agrifood systems account for one-third of total anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions. They are generated in various ways: within the farm gate, through crop and livestock production; through land-use change; and in pre- and post-production processes, including food manufacturing, retail, household consumption and food disposal. According to the latest data, global agrifood systems emissions reached 16 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (Gt CO2eq) in 2020, an increase of 9 percent since 2000. -
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.