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Book (stand-alone)Technical bookMonitorear la sostenibilidad de la bioeconomía/Monitoring the sustainability of the bioeconomy
Piloto en Uruguay/Pilot in Uruguay
2023Also available in:
No results found.Este informe, se centra en cómo monitorear la sostenibilidad de la bioeconomía y describe cómo desarrollar dos sistemas de monitoreo; flujos cualitativos de biomasa de los principales productos básicos agrícolas y su sostenibilidad y circularidad, y el análisis de sectores de base biológica dentro de la economía en general. Ambos se complementan para obtener un análisis exhaustivo de la sostenibilidad de la bioeconomía y proporcionar una base sólida para evaluar la circularidad en los flujos de biomasa y el desarrollo intersectorial de la bioeconomía. El documento examina el ejemplo de Uruguay para la soja, el arroz, la ganadería, la silvicultura (coníferas y no coníferas) y la pesca y la acuicultura y analiza la sostenibilidad de los productos básicos como la pulpa de eucalipto (silvicultura), la carne vacuna (ganadería), la soja (cultivos), leche en polvo (productos lácteos) y pesca. También analiza la participación de la bioeconomía dentro de la economía nacional y analiza su sostenibilidad. El informe se basa en los Principios y criterios aspiracionales para una bioeconomía sostenible desarrollados por el Grupo de trabajo internacional sobre bioeconomía sostenible liderado por la FAO, que proporcionan una plantilla de seguimiento útil que podría guiar a otros países y regiones y vincularse con los Objetivos de desarrollo sostenible. This publication focuses on how to monitor the sustainability of the bioeconomy and describes how to develop two monitoring systems; qualitative biomass flows of major agricultural commodities and their sustainability and circularity, and analysis of bio-based sectors within the wider economy. Both complement each other to obtain a comprehensive analysis of the sustainability of the bioeconomy and to provide a solid basis for assessing the circularity in biomass flows and cross-sectoral development of the bioeconomy. The study provides an example in Uruguay, for soybean, rice, livestock, forestry (coniferous and non-coniferous) and fisheries and aquaculture and analyses the sustainability of core products such as Eucalyptus pulp (forestry), beef (livestock), soybeans (crops), milk powder (dairy products) and fisheries. It also looks at the share of the bioeconomy within the national economy and analyses its sustainability. The Aspirational Principles and Criteria for a sustainable bioeconomy developed by the FAO-led International Sustainable Bioeconomy Working Group provide a useful monitoring template that could guide other countries and regions and link to the Sustainable Development Goals. -
DocumentOther documentAdvancing bioeconomy for sustainable food and agriculture in Southeast Asia - Concept Note
Bangkok, Thailand, 20-21 May, 2024
2024Also available in:
No results found.The unsustainability of agrifood systems is a major concern today. The State of Food and Agriculture (2023) discussed sustainability of agrifood systems and hidden costs. As it noted, addressing the hidden costs of agrifood systems requires significant changes to current production and consumption practices. For ensuring sustainability through more efficient and responsible value chains, bioeconomy can be a catalyst. Bioeconomy for Sustainable Food and Agriculture is a Programme Priority Area under Better Environment (PPA BE2) in FAO’s Strategic Framework 2022-31. FAO is the first and, so far, the only UN agency to include bioeconomy as a strategic priority. The PPA BE2 aims to promote formulation and implementation of integrated evidence-based policies and practices using technological, organizational and social innovations. It supports directly achieving the SDG targets 12.2 (sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources), 12.4 (management of chemicals and wastes and significantly reduce their release) and 12.5 (reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse). -
Book (stand-alone)Position paperBioeconomy for sustainable food and agriculture: a global opportunity
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2024Also available in:
No results found.This paper has been prepared by FAO to inform the current discussions on bioeconomy including in the G20 Initiative on Bioeconomy (GIB). It focuses specifically on how bioeconomy can ensure food security and nutrition and, at the same time, on the need to transform agrifood systems to advance the sustainable development of the bioeconomy.Global coordination and cooperation are an integral part of sustainable bioeconomy development. There is a need to implement agreed principles, criteria and monitoring systems that jointly address all dimensions of sustainability, to balance the trade-offs that can lead to the unsustainable implementation of the bioeconomy. Multilateral institutions have an important role to play in tailoring these sustainable bioeconomy tools and guidelines in different contexts globally, while providing a neutral platform where all countries and stakeholders have a central role in shaping the future bioeconomy. In this context the paper also contributes to the discussions around a set of High-Level Principles on Bioeconomy at the GIB. It presents an overview of FAO’s work on bioeconomy, resources and networks, and provides lessons learned and recommendations for both G20 Members and globally.
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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. -
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.