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MeetingMeeting documentRegional avian influenza in Asia - Meeting report
Virtual meeting, 30 November - 3 December 2021
2022Also available in:
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Book (series)Technical studyHighly pathogenic H5 avian influenza in 2016 and early 2017 2017
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No results found.During 2016-2017 novel strains of highly pathogenic H5 avian influenza virus within the Goose/Guangdong/96 (Gs/GD/96)-lineage (mainly H5N8) caused multiple outbreaks of disease in poultry and wild birds across much of Europe, parts of Asia, the Middle East and West Africa, and have extended for the first time to affect poultry in Eastern and Southern Africa. The virus was reported first in the Tyva Republic in late May 2016 before being detected elsewhere. This was the fourth intercontinental wa ve of transmission by an H5 virus within this lineage and was by far the most severe in terms of the number of countries affected. This Focus On summarises observations from the fourth intercontinental wave associated with Gs/GD/96-lineage viruses as well as information on other related H5 viruses spreading in 2016-2017. It provides information on the genetics of these viruses, some discussion on the likely progress of the current intercontinental wave and guidance for forecasting future waves. .. -
BookletCorporate general interestIguaçu statement - Tackling high pathogenicity avian influenza together
Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil – 11 September 2025
2025Also available in:
No results found.The Iguaçu Statement is a global call to action to address the growing threat of high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI). Uniting representatives from governments, international organizations, scientific institutions, civil society, and the private sector, the statement outlines a shared commitment to prevent HPAI by building robust systems for early detection and rapid control, protect poultry and egg value chains, livelihoods, and trade, and transform poultry systems to be resilient, sustainable, and ready to meet future demands. It emphasizes the importance of surveillance and early detection, biosecurity, and rapid control measures for poultry, wildlife, and human populations. Key actions include integrating the Global Strategy into national plans by 2026, establishing dedicated funding, harmonizing regional protocols, and ensuring transparent outbreak reporting. The Statement urges governments, regional bodies, private sector actors, and resource partners to collaborate on surveillance, emergency response, research, and financing mechanisms to mitigate HPAI risks. This collective commitment underscores that words alone are not enough and the global community pledges to turn commitments into measurable actions, protecting animals, people, and the planet from HPAI’s devastating impacts.
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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. -
Book (stand-alone)Manual / guideFarmer field schools for family poultry producers
A practical manual for facilitators
2022Also available in:
No results found.A growing number of poultry farmer field schools (FFS) are being implemented in developing countries by a wide range of actors. Experience over the past two decades has shown that good-quality facilitation and learning activities are key to the success and long-term sustainability of poultry FFS. This manual provides practical information and activities that help facilitators establish and implement good-quality FFS. It focuses on working with women and men poultry producers to sustainably enhance production, productivity and marketing in any family poultry production system, ranging from extensive to small-scale intensified, in line with producers’ aspirations and local conditions. The first module of the manual covers poultry FFS establishment and learning activities, and the second provides “need-to-know” information on poultry production and health and FFS facilitation. -
BookletCorporate general interestEmissions due to agriculture
Global, regional and country trends 2000–2018
2021Also available in:
No results found.The FAOSTAT emissions database is composed of several data domains covering the categories of the IPCC Agriculture, Forestry and Other Land Use (AFOLU) sector of the national GHG inventory. Energy use in agriculture is additionally included as relevant to emissions from agriculture as an economic production sector under the ISIC A statistical classification, though recognizing that, in terms of IPCC, they are instead part of the Energy sector of the national GHG inventory. FAO emissions estimates are available over the period 1961–2018 for agriculture production processes from crop and livestock activities. Land use emissions and removals are generally available only for the period 1990–2019. This analytical brief focuses on overall trends over the period 2000–2018.