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ProjectFactsheetSustaining Mountainous Forest and Land Resources under Climate Change in Kyrgyzstan - GCP/KYR/010/GFF 2022
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No results found.Kyrgyz forests face severe degradation as a result of overharvesting for fuelwood and housing construction, overgrazing on forest lands, population growth and a lack of financial resources for forest management. A further threat to the sector is climate change, a factor that will define the future state of mountain ecosystems and increase environmental pressures on sensitive habitats. The aim of the project was to enhance the enabling environment in the forestry and agricultural sectors and to contribute to the sustainable management and enhanced productivity of mountainous agrosilvopastoral ecosystems and improved mountain livelihoods in the Kyrgyz Republic. -
ProjectFactsheetTechnical Support for Agroforestry Development in Lowland Landscapes for Improved Food Security - TCP/DRK/3602 2020
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No results found.Agricultural production in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea has been unable to meet the demandfor food since the 1990s as a result of recurrent naturaldisasters such as floods and droughts. The prevalenceof food inadequacy remains at 57 percent and the depthof the food deficit is estimated to be from 341 to344 kcal/capita/day. Attempts to increase foodproduction have led to the large-scale deforestation ofhill slopes and their conversion into agricultural land withno control of crop choices, cultivation methods or slopegradients. The accelerated degradation of forestlandscapes has caused damage to soil fertility and cropproduction in fertile valleys and the gradual loss ofproductive lowlands.The project aimed to restore degraded forestland andimprove land management by providing amultidisciplinary approach to the developed integration ofagriculture and forestry in food production and bymitigating the impact of climate change impacts throughthe introduction of conservation and climate-adaptiveagriculture on mountain slopes and valleys. The projectalso provided farming inputs, such as greenhouses,tractors, seeds, seedlings and other planting materialsfor the establishment of agroforestry and the expansionof intercropping and conservation agriculture. -
ProjectFactsheetImproved Adaptive Capacity and Resilience to Current Climate Variability and Change in Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda - UNJP/SFE/004/WMO 2025
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No results found.The Greater Horn of Africa is highly vulnerable to natural disasters, especially droughts, which are becoming more frequent and severe due to climate change. Since agriculture in the region relies heavily on rainfall, this poses a serious threat to food production. Food and nutrition insecurity remain critical issues, particularly in arid and semi-arid areas that face the highest levels of crisis. In addition to conflict, prolonged droughts are key drivers of this insecurity. Given the region's growing population, coordinated efforts are urgently needed to stabilize and boost food production. The Agricultural Climate Resilience Enhancement Initiative (ACREI) is a regional project implemented from 2018 to 2024 in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Uganda, aimed at strengthening the resilience of smallholder farmers, agropastoralists, and pastoralists in the Horn of Africa to climate change. Funded by the Adaptation Fund and led by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), in partnership with FAO and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC). ACREI focused on improving climate forecasting and building community capacity to use climate information for better decision-making. The project was structured with three components, with roles and responsibilities shared across the three organizations (FAO, WMO and IGAD ICPAC). Component 1 focused on strengthening community-level climate-resilient agricultural practices through participatory planning and field implementation. Component 2 focused on enhancing the capacity of extension systems and actors to deliver climate-sensitive agricultural support. Component 3 focused on improving the generation, dissemination, and use of climate information for informed decision-making at all institutional levels.
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Book (stand-alone)Technical bookGlobal Forest Resources Assessment 2020
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2020FAO completed its first assessment of the world’s forest resources in 1948. At that time, its major objective was to collect information on available timber supply to satisfy post-war reconstruction demand. Since then, the Global Forest Resources Assessment (FRA) has evolved into a comprehensive evaluation of forest resources and their condition, management and uses, covering all the thematic elements of sustainable forest management. This, the latest of these assessments, examines the status of, and trends in, forest resources over the period 1990–2020, drawing on the efforts of hundreds of experts worldwide. The production of FRA 2020 also involved collaboration among many partner organizations, thereby reducing the reporting burden on countries, increasing synergies among reporting processes, and improving data consistency. The results of FRA 2020 are available in several formats, including this report and an online database containing the original inputs of countries and territories as well as desk studies and regional and global analyses prepared by FAO. I invite you to use these materials to support our common journey towards a more sustainable future with forests. -
Book (stand-alone)High-profileStatus of the World's Soil Resources: Main Report 2015
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No results found.The SWSR is a reference document on the status of global soil resources that provides regional assessments of soil change. The information is based on peer-reviewed scientific literature, complemented with expert knowledge and project outputs. It provides a description and a ranking of ten major soil threats that endanger ecosystem functions, goods and services globally and in each region separately. Additionally, it describes direct and indirect pressures on soils and ways and means to combat s oil degradation. The report contains a Synthesis report for policy makers that summarizes its findings, conclusions and recommendations.The full report has been divided into sections and individual chapters for ease of downloading:
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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.