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Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetBrochureFoodborne parasites – ranking for risk management 2013
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No results found.Foodborne parasites are often referred to as neglected diseases. From the food safety perspective they have not received the same level of attention as other foodborne biological and chemical hazards. Yet they cause a high burden of disease in humans, and can cause great hardship in terms of food security and their impact on livelihoods. Foodborne parasitic diseases present some unique challenges. Notification of public health authorities is not compulsory for most parasitic diseases, and, there fore, official reports do not reflect the true prevalence/incidence of the disease that occurs (underreporting). Parasites have complicated life cycles, which may include multiple hosts, some of which could become food, or the parasites themselves could contaminate food. The disease can present with prolonged incubation periods (up to several years) or be sub-clinical/asymptomatic, and epidemiological studies associating illness with a specific food type may not be possible. The full set of Highlights on FAO food safety and quality activities is available at the following Url: http://www.fao.org/3/a-au638e/index.html. -
Book (stand-alone)Technical reportMeeting to Accelerate Prevention and Control of Neglected Foodborne Parasitic Zoonoses in Selected Asian Countries 2020
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No results found.The Meeting to Accelerate Prevention and Control of Neglected Foodborne Parasitic Zoonoses in Selected Asian Countries was jointly organized by FAO Regional Office of Asia and the Pacific (FAO RAP), OIE Regional Representation for Asia and the Pacific (OIE RRAP), WHO Southeast Asia Regional Office (SEARO) and Western Pacific Regional Office (WPRO), in Luang Prabang, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, on 16-18 October 2018. The objectives of the meeting were: o to review the progress of prevention and control of neglected foodborne parasitic zoonoses in Asia; o to share experience, issues, challenges and opportunities to leverage existing platforms and frameworks and strengthen intersectoral collaboration and partnership for accelerating prevention and control of neglected foodborne parasitic zoonoses; and o to agree on multisectoral action priorities to address identified issues and challenges and accelerate prevention and control of neglected foodborne parasitic zoonoses in Asia. -
No Thumbnail AvailableBook (series)Technical studyParasites, infections and diseases of fishes in Africa: An update 1996
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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 (stand-alone)Technical bookTackling Climate Change through Livestock
A global assessment of emissions and mitigation opportunities
2013As renewed international efforts are needed to curb greenhouse gas emissions, the livestock sector can contribute its part. An important emitter of greenhouse gas, it also has the potential to significantly reduce its emissions. This report provides a unique global assessment of the magnitude, the sources and pathways of emissions from different livestock production systems and supply chains. Relying on life cycle assessment, statistical analysis and scenario building, it also prov ides estimates of the sector’s mitigation potential and identifies concrete options to reduce emissions. The report is a useful resource for stakeholders from livestock producers to policy-makers, researchers and civil society representatives, which also intends to inform the public debate on the role of livestock supply chains in climate change and possible solutions. -
Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetBrochureSustainable food systems: Concept and framework 2018
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No results found.The brief will be uploaded in the Sustainable Food Value Chain Knowledge Platform website http://www.fao.org/sustainable-food-value-chains/home/en/ and it will be distributed internally through ES Updates, the Sustainable Food Value Chain Technical Network and upcoming Sustainable Food Value Chain trainings in Suriname, Namibia, HQ and Egypt.