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DocumentOther document2002 International Year of Mountains 2002Statements from FAO's Director-General and the King of Nepal, profiles of mountain issues and activities from countries such as Bolivia, Italy, Kyrgyzstan and Peru, and information on mountain forests, tropical cloud forests and sacred mountains complete Unasylva's foray into the mountains.
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Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetBrochureEnhancing mountain livelihoods and resilience 2024
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No results found.This fact sheet, published by the Mountain Partnership Secretariat of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, highlights initiatives aimed at enhancing livelihoods and resilience in mountain and island ecosystems. Recognizing the unique challenges faced by these regions—from climate change impacts to economic vulnerabilities—the initiatives harness local potential and cultural diversity to promote sustainable development. The Business Incubator and Accelerator for Mountains and Islands initiative focuses on fostering innovative and equitable enterprises in these fragile ecosystems. To date, it supported 55 400 farmers and producers, with a significant impact on women (60 percent), and incubated 140 producer organizations. Collaborations in 2024 with UNDP GEF SGP resulted in 53 grants and 53 acceleration programmes, alongside the labelling of 45 products by the Mountain Partnership in collaboration with Slow Food. Fashion for Fragile Ecosystems addresses the economic disparities faced by artisans in remote mountain areas and islands. By providing technical and financial support, the initiative connects artisans with international fashion designers, promoting the exchange of skills and preserving cultural heritage through contemporary fashion collections showcased globally. Food and Tourism for Fragile Ecosystems, part of the Coalition of Fragile Ecosystems, integrates sustainable tourism with food systems to conserve local ecosystems. It supports small-scale farmers and promotes sustainable agriculture, preserving local gastronomy and raising awareness among visitors about their environmental impact. These initiatives not only strengthen local economies but also preserve cultural heritage and enhance the resilience of communities in mountain and island regions. They exemplify the Mountain Partnership's commitment to sustainable mountain development, livelihood improvement, and ecosystem protection on a global scale. -
Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetBrochureWhy mountains matter 2024
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No results found.This fact sheet is published by the Mountain Partnership Secretariat of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. It outlines the critical importance of mountains for people and the planet, highlighting that mountains are home to around 1.1 billion people. Covering about 27 percent of the earth’s land surface, mountains host 25 of the world’s 34 biodiversity hotspots and supply freshwater to an estimated half of humanity. However, mountains face significant threats and challenges. Biodiversity loss, land degradation and pollution severely impact mountain livelihoods and ecosystems. Climate change exacerbates these issues, causing glacier retreat, permafrost thaw and climate-related hazards, which affect water supply in lowland areas. Additionally, one in two rural mountain people in developing countries is vulnerable to food insecurity. The Mountain Partnership is leading global efforts to support the livelihoods of mountain communities and protect their environments. Nature-based solutions and ecosystem-based adaptation can help mountain communities build resilience, diversify their livelihoods, and reduce dependencies on unsustainable practices. Investments, training, innovation and digitalization can empower mountain communities, who are the custodians and stewards of these precious resources. Founded in 2002, the Mountain Partnership is the only United Nations’ voluntary alliance of members dedicated to mountain peoples and environments. It brings together diverse stakeholder groups, empowering communities and increasing commitment and investment to address the planetary crises affecting mountains, ensuring the social and economic well-being of mountain people, leaving no one behind.
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Book (stand-alone)Technical bookSoil erosion: the greatest challenge for sustainable soil management 2019
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Despite almost a century of research and extension efforts, soil erosion by water, wind and tillage continues to be the greatest threat to soil health and soil ecosystem services in many regions of the world. Our understanding of the physical processes of erosion and the controls on those processes has been firmly established. Nevertheless, some elements remain controversial. It is often these controversial questions that hamper efforts to implement sound erosion control measures in many areas of the world. This book, released in the framework of the Global Symposium on Soil Erosion (15-17 May 2019) reviews the state-of-the-art information related to all topics related to soil erosion. -
Book (stand-alone)Corporate general interestPulses: nutritious seeds for a sustainable future 2016
The aim of raising global awareness on the multitude of benefits of pulses was integral to the International Year of Pulses. This coffee table book is part guide and part cookbook— informative without being technical. The book begins by giving an overview of pulses, and explains why they are an important food for the future. It also has more than 30 recipes prepared by some of the most prestigious chefs in the world and is peppered with infographics. Part I gives an overview of pulses and giv es a brief guide to the main varieties in the world. Part II explains step-by-step how to cook them, what to keep in mind and what condiments and instruments to use. Part III underscores the five messages that FAO conveys to the world about the impact pulses have on nutrition, health, climate change, biodiversity and food security. Part IV illustrates how pulses can be grown in a garden patch with easy gardening instructions and how they are grown in the world, highlighting major world producers , importers and exporters. Part V takes the reader on a journey around the world showing how pulses fit a region’s history and culture and visits 10 internationally acclaimed chefs as they go the market to buy pulses. Back at their restaurant or home, each chef prepares easy dishes and gives their best kept secrets. Each chef provides 3 recipes that are beautifully illustrated.
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Book (series)FlagshipThe State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2020
Transforming food systems for affordable healthy diets
2020Updates for many countries have made it possible to estimate hunger in the world with greater accuracy this year. In particular, newly accessible data enabled the revision of the entire series of undernourishment estimates for China back to 2000, resulting in a substantial downward shift of the series of the number of undernourished in the world. Nevertheless, the revision confirms the trend reported in past editions: the number of people affected by hunger globally has been slowly on the rise since 2014. The report also shows that the burden of malnutrition in all its forms continues to be a challenge. There has been some progress for child stunting, low birthweight and exclusive breastfeeding, but at a pace that is still too slow. Childhood overweight is not improving and adult obesity is on the rise in all regions.The report complements the usual assessment of food security and nutrition with projections of what the world may look like in 2030, if trends of the last decade continue. Projections show that the world is not on track to achieve Zero Hunger by 2030 and, despite some progress, most indicators are also not on track to meet global nutrition targets. The food security and nutritional status of the most vulnerable population groups is likely to deteriorate further due to the health and socio economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.The report puts a spotlight on diet quality as a critical link between food security and nutrition. Meeting SDG 2 targets will only be possible if people have enough food to eat and if what they are eating is nutritious and affordable. The report also introduces new analysis of the cost and affordability of healthy diets around the world, by region and in different development contexts. It presents valuations of the health and climate-change costs associated with current food consumption patterns, as well as the potential cost savings if food consumption patterns were to shift towards healthy diets that include sustainability considerations. The report then concludes with a discussion of the policies and strategies to transform food systems to ensure affordable healthy diets, as part of the required efforts to end both hunger and all forms of malnutrition.