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Book (stand-alone)Technical bookData management and visualisation in response to large-scale nuclear emergencies affecting food and agriculture 2019
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No results found.In a large-scale nuclear emergency affecting food and agriculture, the release of radionuclides to the environment can severely impact the food chain and human health. Up-to-date information of soil, water and crops are pertinent to informing decisions that prevent potentially contaminated products from reaching consumers. However, traditional management and visualisation of data are constrained in response times and decision-making accuracy as they are often not centralized and performed manually. Developments in information technology (IT) allow for Decision Support System (DSS) tools and algorithms to enhance real-time management of large volumes of data and decision-making in a spatio-temporal context. These IT support functions increase the capacity of stakeholders to focus on the most important matters at hand – ensuring food and consumer safety. This publication presents the challenges and solutions of real-time data management, geo-visualisation and decision making, as well as two case-studies of how innovative IT systems can assist in nuclear emergency response affecting food and agriculture. One of the case studies presented is by the Soil and Water Management and Crop Nutrition Laboratory of the Joint FAO/IAEA Division; the other case study by Japanese Competent Authorities in the aftermath of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident. -
Book (stand-alone)General interest book68 años de la FAO Uruguay 1950-2018 2019
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No results found.La Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Alimentación y la Agricultura (FAO) fue fundada en 1945 para eliminare l hambre en el mundo a través de la agricultura y la superación de la pobreza rural. En Uruguay, participa del desarrollo nacional desde 1950 a través de misiones técnicas y trabaja desde hace 40 años con una Representación al servicio del país. Resulta fundamental compilar en esta publicación, la memoria del trabajo de la FAO en Uruguay en sus diferentes áreas de mandato técnico de interés para el país. Lo es para brindar a las generaciones actuales que tienen responsabilidades de dirección, tanto en el sector público como en las organizaciones de la sociedad civil, y al público en general, la información necesaria para comprender mejor las prioridades y enfoques actuales de FAO a través de su trayectoria. Este tomo busca transmitir esa información a todo aquel que tenga interés en informarse sobre cuales son los temas que hoy motivan el trabajo de la FAO en Uruguay y cuales han sido sus principales contribuciones al desarrollo nacional. -
BookletCorporate general interestFAO + France
Partnering for food security and prosperity
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With the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, FAO’s mandate has been reinforced and scaled up to a depth and scope that calls for a greater commitment in the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. Much still needs to be done in order to mobilize sufficient resources and support to meet the global necessities related to the eradication of hunger, malnutrition and poverty globally. Deepening our engagement with key resource partners and fostering new alliances with like-minded players is essential for generating real and far-reaching impact on the ground. This report provides a comprehensive overview of France's partnership and valuable contribution to the work of FAO in recent years, highlighting concrete results achieved in relation to food security, nutrition, resilience and sustainability at country, regional and international levels.