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DocumentOther documentChallenges and experiences in establishing and maintaining inter-agency communication on biosafety-related issues. FAO/CBD/OECD online discussion of the International Databases on Biosafety 2015
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No results found.In preparation of the second joint FAO/CBD/OECD webinar on international biosafety databases: Good practices for effective national communication mechanisms, an online discussion on the topic of “Challenges and experiences in establishing and maintaining inter-agency communication on biosafety-related issues” was organized on 27 April to 10 May 2015. A total of 327 people registered to this forum and 50 comments were posted from 33 different countries. The online discussion succeeded in gatherin g a large number of participants from different geographical regions who exchanged their views and experiences on national communication and coordination mechanisms in the area of biosafety. The outputs of the online discussion served as a basis for a follow-up webinar. The recommendations made by participants during the online discussion will be taken into account in the planning and implementation of future webinars and any other activities that will be jointly organized by the FAO, CBD and OE CD. -
Book (series)Evaluation reportTerminal evaluation of the project “Implementation of the National Biosafety Framework in accordance with the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety”
Project code: GCP/SRL/066/GFF - GEF ID: 5720
2024Also available in:
No results found.This project supports the Government of Sri Lanka in efforts to implement a National Biosafety Framework to meet the requirements of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety. The project was funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), implemented by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and executed by the Sri Lankan government. The methods used by the Evaluation Team included a desk review, targeted questionnaires, focus group discussions, semi-structured interviews, a capacity assessment tool for trainees involved in the project, and field visits. The project was found to be highly relevant to needs and achieved many of its targets. However, sustainability is hampered by the lack of a legal framework and there are significant financial risks after project closure. FAO should host a strategic-level forum with stakeholders to reflect on findings. Further, FAO and the Government of Sri Lanka should develop a new project phase to invest further on capacity building of key stakeholders. -
Book (stand-alone)Technical reportReport of theBiosafety Panel to theCGIAR Science Councilon Biosafety PolicyPractices of theCGIAR Centers 2007
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No results found.The Panel’s report was based on an analysis of a questionnaire and review of case studies on living modified organisms (LMOs) provided by the Centers. The report found that all centers had in place (or were actively putting in place) effective biosafety policies for their LMO research in their host countries. While the policies focused on LMO research, The Panel pointed out that, in general, only after product development was there any consideration of the regulatory issues needed for release of product in partner countries. The report and the recommendations therefore focused on strengthening the development of the Centers’ biosafety policies, adding ethical policies where appropriate, and developing a corporate regulatory research capacity through an inter-Center network approach.
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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. -
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. -
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.