Major Programme 2.3: Fisheries

(All amounts in US$ 000)

Programme 2.3.1: Fisheries Information

(All amounts in US$ 000)

78. Reductions have been met principally through adjustments to staffing levels (a combination of abolitions and downgrading of posts). This will have consequential impact on originally planned outputs, including cancellation of outputs related to technical support to FIRMS partners (some reduced activity will be supported by arrears funding), analysis of data needs for ecosystem-based management and technical support to regional fishery bodies on statistical programmes. Other outputs will be decreased. Extra-budgetary resources are being sought to support implementation of the Strategy for Improving Information on Status and Trends of Capture Fisheries, adopted by the Council and endorsed by the UN General Assembly in 2003.

231A2 - Development of Partnerships for the Fisheries Resources Monitoring System (FIRMS) of FIGIS

Biennial Outputs

• Full version of the FIGIS statistical working system module
• Full version of the FIGIS reference table maintenance system
• Fishery statistical module integrated with FAOSTAT2, with quality assurance, estimation, audit trail and traceability features
• Workflow systems developed for more systematically assembling inventories on fisheries and fishery resources and information on status and trends of fishery resources, including a facility to prepare an offline (CD ROM) version of FIRMS 
• Workflow systems for more systematic exchange of high seas vessel information between FAO, countries supplying vessel data, and RFBs
• Workflow systems for more systematic input/exchange of information on other FIGIS knowledge bases, and data bases including glossary, mediabase, documents, maps, and Fishery ontology 
• Coordinated provision of information to FIRMS according to agreed procedures and formats
• Technical support to Partners including training
• One or two meetings of the FIRMS Steering Committee (FSC)
• FIRMS extended further worldwide with additional RFB and national partners having joined the partnership
• FIGIS partnership with ASFA, GLOBEFISH, SIPAM and AAPQIS based on enhanced protocols for data exchange 
• Fishers, Food balance sheet, and 2 regional capture production time series integrated in FIGIS
• Inventory of world marine fish stocks and fisheries expanded, using accurate georeferencing systems 
• Initiation of data base of small scale fisheries, including inland fisheries 
• Knowledge base on marine species expanded, and establishment of knowledge base on cultivated species
• Knowledge base on Fishery country profiles, including a focus on aquaculture sector, and georeferenced features
• Knowledge base on trade, fish handling, and fish quality and safety initiated, based on data exchange with suppliers of information (FII, Fishport, Globefish)
• GIS layers on sub-administrative boundaries, hydrology, watersheds, cities, geomorphology, geographical salient features, integrated in FIGIS 

231P1 - Provision of Fisheries Information and Statistics

Biennial Outputs

• Contribution of FAO bibliographic references to the ASFA bibliographic database
• Coordination of the international network of ASFA partners, increasing the geographical and subject matter coverage of ASFA and organization of ASFA Advisory Board Meetings
• Training courses for new ASFA partners and follow-up support
• Maintenance of ASFA input software (www-ISIS-ASFA) 
• Maintenance of the ASFIS Reference Series (i.e. guidelines, authority lists, procedures for ASFA data input)
• Enhanced access to ASFA information products to Low-income, Food-deficit Countries (LIFDCs)
• Training and guidelines on standard ASFIS methodologies for information management and exchange in fisheries institutions 
• Support to fisheries libraries and information networks in developing countries in collaboration with IAMSLIC and other agencies
• Fisheries information disseminated through library services, literature searches, current awareness services and targeted dissemination 
• Development and maintenance of comprehensive and up-to-date information in the Fisheries Department web site and its convergence with FIGIS
• Coordination and maintenance of information in FIGIS and the FI Atlas
• Regional workshops on most appropriate methodologies for data collection on small-scale fisheries and for the improvement of routine collection methods of capture fisheries and aquaculture data 
• Secretariat's support to the Coordinating Working Party on Fishery Statistics
• Support to the implementation of the Strategy for Improving Information on Status and Trends of Fisheries
• Analysis of data needs arising from ecosystem-based management techniques
• Twenty-first session of the CWP and CWP inter-sessional meeting
• Plans and Guidelines for collection of aquaculture production statistics
• Updated Handbook on Fishery Statistical Standards
• Publication of ASFIS Aquatic Species Classification
• Updated fishery statistics in FIGIS and FAOSTAT
• Analysis of trends in fisheries and aquaculture for SOFIA 2004, for SOFA 2004 and 2005 and other studies
• Releases of the global and regional databases in Fishstat on the Internet and on CD-ROM
• Publication of 2 Yearbooks of Fishery Statistics: Capture Production
• Publication of 2 Yearbooks of Fishery Statistics: Aquaculture Production
• Publication of 2 Yearbooks of Fishery Statistics: Commodities
• Publication of Bulletin of Fishery Statistics: Apparent Fish Consumption
• Publication of Bulletin of Fishery Statistics: Fishing Fleets 
• Publication of Circular on Numbers of Fishers 
• Publication of Circular on Trade Flows
• Studies of problematical national statistics

231S1 - Advice and Technical Support to Member Nations and Regional Fisheries Bodies

Biennial Outputs

• Technical advice to Members and support to the formulation and implementation of projects for the improvement of national fishery statistical and information systems
• Support to global activities for improved information on status and trends of fisheries as a component of FISHCODE, subject to donor funding, and projects such as the tuna fishing capacity monitoring project
• Advice and technical support to regional fishery bodies on development of fishery statistics and information programmes
• Technical assistance to Members on collection of data on small scale fisheries, including inland and subsistence fisheries 

Programme 2.3.2: Fisheries Resources and Aquaculture

(All amounts in US$ 000)

79. Resource cuts had to be somewhat evenly distributed across the Programme as it was necessary to maintain a reasonable balance between work on marine fisheries on the one hand and on aquaculture on the other. As a whole, the entities particularly directed to Marine Resources (232A3, 232A4, 232A5 and 232S1) have seen minor reallocations resulting in reduced activity levels under almost all biennial outputs. No changes are made for posts. Under the entities related to inland fisheries and aquaculture (232A1, 232A2 and 232S2), output lists have been amended, also to take account of activities recommended by the COFI Sub-committee on Aquaculture.

232A1 - Promotion of Responsible Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture

Biennial Outputs

• Prevention of habitat degradation and rehabilitation of inland fish habitats & migration; comparison of fish passes
• Regional Workshops on the development of extension materials for small scale aquaculture in rice-based farming
• Studies and analyses on utilized aquatic biodiversity and alien species
• Assistance for rehabilitation of inland fish habitats
• GESAMP Report on the State of the Marine Environment 
• Support to Environmental Risk Assessment for aquaculture
• Methodology on environmental risk assessment for coastal aquaculture
• Review of the effects of dams on fisheries and the aquatic environment
• Promotion of radio telemetry in developing countries (including a training course)
• Technical guidelines and publication on good on-farm feeds and feeding management
• Guidelines on genetic resources management in aquaculture and inland fisheries
• Reporting on implementation of the CCRF - Aquaculture Relevant Provisions by member countries
• Guidelines on responsible use of alien species
• Guidelines on genetics in fishery management and aquaculture (FAO/MRC joint activity)
• Guidelines on sustainable coastal aquaculture development
• Study on environmental costs of aquaculture production in comparison with other food production sectors
• Methodology and technical guidelines on safety and quality of aquaculture products (in collaboration with FIIU)
• Technical guidelines on environmental sustainability in aquaculture development

232A2 - Increased Contribution of Aquaculture and Inland Fisheries to Food Security

Biennial Outputs

• Organization of workshop and development of guidelines on micro-credit and insurance in support of responsible inland capture fisheries in Asia (joint activity with 233A2)
• Policy Framework for Commercial Aquaculture Development (in collaboration with FIPP) 
• Genetic technology in aquaculture and inland fisheries 
• Methodologies for mariculture seed production
• Study on use of wild fish/fishery resources for aquaculture production
• Study on use of fish to feed cultured fish and its implications to food security and poverty alleviation
• Review of the use of irrigation systems for fish production 
• Regional Workshop on the development of extension materials for small scale aquaculture in rice-based farming
• Studies and analyses on Integrated and Organic Fish Farming 

232A3 - Marine Fisheries Resources Identification and Biodata

Biennial Outputs

• Production of scientific illustrations and maps of marine species of commercial importance
• Maintenance and updating of archives of drawings, photographs, maps of marine species of commercial importance
• Design and testing of electronic archives
• Preparation of guides and catalogues (1 guide for the EC Atlantic, 1 field guide and 4 catalogue volumes, of sharks (last volume), batoids (first volume), flatfishes and cephalopods (last volume))
• Electronic fact sheets of selected species
• Stock and resources databases for research and management purposes
• Updated inputs to FIGIS and other regional and global databases

232A4 - Monitoring and Reporting on Global Marine Resources and Relevant Environmental and Ecological Changes

Biennial Outputs

• Study of long-term environmental variability and climate change impacts on marine fisheries 
• Support to GOOS/COOP and other Large Marine Ecosystems initiatives 
• ENSO and other environmental impacts on marine fisheries 
• Ecosystem analyses and monitoring in support of EAF
• Contribution to the UN ATLAS of the Ocean
• Updated Review of World Marine Fishery Resources
• Regional reviews on the state of marine fisheries and fishery resources
• Global and regional reviews of tuna and tuna-like fisheries and fishery resources

232A5 - Resources Assessment and Management of Fisheries Resources

Biennial Outputs

• Development and use of indicators and reference points for assessing and monitoring the status of marine fishery resources and related ecosystems
• Technical guidelines and handbooks on fish stock assessment, fisheries management and ecosystem approaches to fisheries management 
• Development and application of fish stock and marine ecosystem modelling, assessment and monitoring methods and techniques
• Assessment and management of deep water fishery resources 

232P1 - Global Monitoring and Strategic Analysis of Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture

Biennial Outputs

• FIGIS-Aquaculture Component
• Development of National Aquaculture Sector Overview (NASO)
• Development of Aquaculture Glossary
• Development of Aquaculture Species Fact Sheets
• Development of architecture for Inland fisheries and aquaculture information systems
• Fishery Information Network on Genetic Resources (FINGER)
• Database on water resources for aquaculture in Africa
• Global Gateway to GIS, Remote Sensing and Mapping for Aquaculture and Inland Fisheries
• Land and water use in aquaculture
• Review of World Inland Fisheries Resources (Fisheries Circular 942 - Rev. 2)
• Study and analysis on national aquaculture development plans of selected countries (in collaboration with FIPP)
• FAO Aquaculture Newsletter (3 issues)
• Improvement of status and trends reporting in aquaculture (in collaboration with FIDI and FIPP)
• Study and analysis on land and water use in aquaculture
• Secretariat support to EIFAC 23 Session and its Sub-Commissions and Symposium
• Technical support and inputs to related UN inter-agency working groups (GESAMP, etc)
• Secretariat of the 3rd Session of COFI Sub-Committee on Aquaculture
• Secretariat support to GFCM-Committee on Aquaculture
• Technical support to Regional Bodies
• Technical support to GFCM Aquaculture network
• Study on possibilities of a NACA type arrangement in the Americas
• Promotion of inter-regional cooperation in aquaculture development between Asia and Africa

232S1 - Advice on Marine Resources and Environmental Issues

Biennial Outputs

• Provision of technical advice, support and information on stock assessment, fisheries management and ecosystem monitoring 
• Technical support to field programme and project backstopping 

232S2 - Advice on Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture Development

Biennial Outputs

• Technical information, advice and training to member countries 
• Technical support and backstopping to field projects in aquaculture and inland fisheries (average 70 projects annually)

Programme 2.3.3: Fisheries Exploitation and Utilization

(All amounts in US$ 000)

80. The reduction in resources will affect more particularly entity 233S1 Support and Advice in Fishing Technology, Fish Utilization and Trade, which is in line with the recommendation of the recent evaluation of this programme. Furthermore, recently approved TCP projects will allow to respond to demands from Members in these important areas. Outputs under the other entities had to be adjusted downwards in most cases, although to a lesser extent for 233A4 Consumption, Safety and Quality of Fish Products, in view of its importance.

233A1 - Reduction of Discards and Environmental Impact from Fisheries

Biennial Outputs

• Methodology for global estimation of discards
• Publication of discard figures from selected fisheries
• Studies on physical impact of fishing gears on sea beds
• Global study on the status of shrimp trawling
• Guidelines for introduction of by-catch reduction devices in shrimp trawls
• Training material for by-catch reduction devices
• Updated guidelines to avoid incidental catch of seabirds
• Regional meetings of countries requiring support in drawing up National Plans of Action (Seabirds) 
• Assessment of fisheries regulations and legal frameworks related to by-catch and discards
• Studies on the economic and social impact of discards in specific fisheries

233A2 - Sustainable Development of Small-scale Fisheries

Biennial Outputs

• Studies on participatory methods and approaches in fisheries extension services and training institutes
• Case studies on technical support and provision of services to small-scale fishers 
• Case studies and workshop on the collection and use of demographic information related to coastal fishing communities in Small Island Developing States in the Caribbean
• Case studies, workshop and guidelines on micro-credit and insurance in support of responsible inland capture fisheries in Asia
• Database on fishing gear and methods in inland water fisheries
• Publication on the design of small longliners
• Regional meetings on fishing vessel safety
• Case studies on energy optimization with particular reference to specific fish stock harvesting options
• Guidelines for improving efficiency in small-scale fisheries post-harvest systems
• Database of global fishery products
• Guidelines for improved disaster preparedness and impact assessment in small-scale fisheries

233A3 - Increased Production from Under-utilised Aquatic Resources and Low-value Catches

Biennial Outputs

• Adaptation of fishing technology and vessel equipment for harvesting laternfish resources
• Paper on technologies to catch and utilize Antarctic krill
• Support to introduction of an appropriate management system for laternfish resources
• Publication on improved on-board handling of small fish for small and medium vessels
• Regional workshop for Latin America on the promotion of small pelagics for direct human consumption
• Dissemination of the South East Asian experience in the utilization and marketing of by-catch and low value fishes for human consumption

233A4 - Consumption, Safety and Quality of Fish Products

Biennial Outputs

• Workshops for the Fishport editors and gatekeepers
• Development and Maintenance of the Fishport system
• Workshops on fish inspection and quality assurance
• Assistance for strengthening the legislative and organizational framework for fish inspection and quality assurance in selected member countries
• Organization of the 6th World Congress on fish inspection and quality control
• Contribution to the work of the Codex committee on food hygiene and the Codex Committee on fish and fishery products
• Contribution to the FAO/WHO work on microbiological risk assessment pertaining to fish and fishery products
• Workshops on the implementation of HACCP in the fish industry, with particular emphasis on aquaculture
• Preparation of technical guidelines for HACCP implementation, auditing and verification
• Workshops on the application of HACCP auditing and verification in the fish industry
• Training on the implementation of SPS/TBT agreements in the fish industry
• Technical support for the implementation of SPS/TBT agreements in the fish industry

233A5 - Promotion of International Fish Trade

Biennial Outputs

• Configuration and maintenance of the FIN website
• Maintenance of the Globefish databank
• Organization of the meeting of the FIN directors
• Support to the organization of the FIN Governing Council meetings
• Publication of the Globefish marketing reports (MMR, GH, CU, EPR)
• Studies on issues relevant to fish trade (traceability, eco-labelling, globalization)
• Support to the organization of four fishery commodities trade conferences (Tuna, organic aquaculture, shrimp and small pelagics)
• Supervision of the implementation of CFC funded projects
• Organization of the 9th session of the COFI Subcommittee on fish trade
• Follow up on the recommendation of the 9th COFI Subcommittee on fish trade
• Country case studies on the impact of fish trade on food security
• Organization of an Expert consultation on fish trade and food security
• Technical guidelines on the impact of fish trade on food security in the frame of the CCRF
• Support to building capacity of fish trade policymakers on the impact of fish trade on food security
• Case studies on the impact of subsidies on fish trade
• Training on the implication of the WTO agreements on fish trade
• Assistance to developing countries in fish-related multilateral trade negotiations

233S1 - Support and Advice in Fishing Technology, Fish Utilisation and Trade

Biennial Outputs

• Support to field operations, advice to other UN organizations, NGOs, regional fisheries bodies
• Information base on fishing fleets and gear and related technological developments
• Support to fisheries technology and training institutes, and international undertakings reflecting the interests of the fishing industry 
• Advice to regional agricultural credit associations on credit for small- and medium-scale fisheries enterprises
• Project identification, design/formulation, technical appraisal, backstopping and monitoring in fish technology and marketing 
• Training material and support to extension services in post-harvest fisheries 

Programme 2.3.4: Fisheries Policy

(All amounts in US$ 000)

81. Again, reductions will more particularly affect the two primarily “demand-orientated” entities under this programme, i.e. 234S1 Promotion and Strengthening of Regional Fisheries Bodies and Arrangements and 234S2 Direct Support to Countries in Fisheries Policy and Management. Entity 234A1 Coordination and Monitoring of the Implementation of the Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries will also be reduced. This will be accompanied by a decreased number of meetings (workshops and expert consultations) and of publications. For instance, one of the working groups on ACFR and the planned studies on the effects of HIV/AIDS on small-scale fishing communities, the production of guidelines on sustainable livelihoods as well as some technical papers will be eliminated or scaled down.

234A1 - Coordination and Monitoring of the Implementation of the Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries

Biennial Outputs

• Reports to the UNGA and the Twenty-sixth Session of COFI
• Wide dissemination of the Code, the technical guidelines and the IPOAs
• Dissemination of training materials on the Code and related instruments
• Production of two guidelines on sustainable livelihoods
• Report on effects of HIV/AIDS on small-scale fishing communities

234A4 - Promotion of Coastal Fisheries Management

Biennial Outputs

• Regional Workshops on improving access limitations in small scale fisheries
• Global Review of policies and methodologies to support the Johannesburg Summit (WSSD) agreement on fisheries

234A5 - Promotion of Appropriate National/Regional Policies for Sustainable Aquaculture Development

Biennial Outputs

• Reports on the contribution of commercial aquaculture to food security, poverty alleviation and economic growth in Sub-saharan Africa, Latin America and Asia 
• Report on international competitiveness of actual and potential species produced by aquaculture in sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America
• Policies and strategies for sustainable aquaculture expansion and consolidation in Sub-Saharan Africa

234P2 - Global Analysis of Economic and Social Trends in Fisheries and Aquaculture

Biennial Outputs

• Publication of the State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2004
• Updating of the Web-based Fisheries Atlas
• Publication of three regional reviews on fisheries and aquaculture 
• Updating of 60 fishery country profiles 

234P3 - Economic and Social Analysis of Fishery and Aquaculture Policy and Management

Biennial Outputs

• Technical guidelines on increasing the contribution of small-scale fisheries to food security and poverty alleviation
• Technical consultation on subsidies in fisheries
• Expert consultation on economic and social components of ecosystem considerations for fisheries management
• Technical consultation on fish product certification and labelling
• Expert consultation on low-cost fisheries management including cost-recovery

234S1 - Promotion and Strengthening of Regional Fisheries Bodies and Arrangements

Biennial Outputs

• Report of the Twenty-sixth Session of COFI
• Report of nine sessions of regional fishery bodies (GFCM, CECAF, CIFA, APFIC, COPESCAL, WECAFC, RECOFI, EIFAC and IOTC)
• Reports of studies and reviews
• Report of the Fifth Session of ACFR 
• Technical papers on international instruments (IUU, strengthening of regional fishery bodies) 
• Technical paper on the role of regional fishery bodies in international fisheries
• Technical paper on decision-making process within regional fishery bodies
• Report of the Fourth Session of RFBs meeting
• Technical papers on the effective implementation of the Code 
• Technical papers on human capacity building and institutional strengthening for the implementation of the Code 

234S2 - Direct Support to Countries in Fisheries Policy and Management

Biennial Outputs

• Country specific advice on sustainable fisheries 

Major Programme 2.4: Forestry

(All amounts in US$ 000)

Programme 2.4.1: Forest Resources

(All amounts in US$ 000)

82. While not major in relative terms, the primary impact of reduced budget provisions will be on the dissemination and application of normative work at the field level in developing countries. Examples of areas most affected are: cooperative networks of model forests; advice to countries to combat desertification; support to regional action plans on forest genetic resources; advice to countries on sustainable land use policies; methodologies for watershed management; development of carbon inventories for forest ecosystems; and national level analysis of forest resources.

241A1 - Sustainable Management of Natural Forests and Woodlands

Biennial Outputs

• Guidelines, case studies and other information materials on improved practices in silviculture and management of natural forests
• Regional and sub-regional networks of model and demonstration forests 
• Analysis of status and trends in forest management
• Guidelines and case studies on the use of computers and computer software in forest management
• Information materials and documentation in support to the effective implementation of Agenda 21 Chapter 11 (Combating Deforestation) and the FAO Plan of Action for SIDS
• Direct support to countries to implement improved arid zone forest management practices
• Support to countries and regions to combat desertification and to implement the UNCCD 
• Support to country networking and cooperation in the field of arid zone forestry issues
• Information materials and documentation in support to the effective implementation of Agenda 21 (arid zone forestry issues) and UNCCD
• Support to countries against forest pests and diseases, including the use of integrated pest management practices in forestry, appropriate training and networking
• Development and maintenance of the global information system for the assessment, conservation and sustainable utilisation of forest genetic resources
• Preparation of national and regional reports on the state of forest genetic diversity
• Support to preparation of regional action plans on forest genetic resources 
• Guidelines and best practices to prevent and control forest fires at regional, national and community levels, including training and enhanced collaboration among countries and organizations
• Nine sub-regional networks supported, information dissemination and further expansion of ongoing networks on forest fire management 
• Dissemination of legal information on international agreements to member countries

241A4 - Conservation in Forests and Fragile Ecosystems

Biennial Outputs

• Dissemination and exchange of experiences, best practices and innovative approaches in integrated watershed management and sustainable mountain development
• Pilot activities for field testing and demonstration of innovative approaches to integrated watershed management and sustainable mountain development
• Publications on sustainable practices to manage wildlife and to conserve biological diversity in forest and woodland ecosystems
• Support to the national implementation of UNCCD through facilitation of Action Plans, dissemination of best practices on control of land degradation through forestry and agro-forestry
• Reports on the International Partnership on Sustainable Development in Mountain Regions, to CSD, WSSD follow-up mechanisms, and other processes related to Agenda 21
• Support to the International Partnership on Sustainable Development in Mountain Regions, including hosting and servicing its secretariat
• Institutional support provided to the development of national mechanisms for follow-up to the International Year of Mountains
• Support to international cooperation and exchange on the role of trees, forests, and other land use practices appropriate to fragile mountain environments and drylands

241A5 - Forest Plantations and Trees Outside Forests

Biennial Outputs

• Support to forest genetic resources networks, coupled with studies and guidelines on access to tree planting materials and technologies 
• Studies and guidelines on access to tree planting materials and technologies
• Guidelines on appropriate technologies for plantation and tree establishment and management
• Information on status and trends of forest plantations, including their economic and environmental impacts
• Advice on land use policy, planning and methodologies for trees outside forests 
• Dissemination of agro-forestry techniques to promote food security
• Information, policy and planning advice and sharing of best practices on the integration of trees in urban and peri-urban environments

241A7 - Forests and Water

Biennial Outputs

• Methodologies and technology transfer for effective watershed management, including forest practices which lead to the sustainable use of water resources
• Develop, prepare and disseminate specific communication materials targeting policy makers for the promotion of effective approaches
• Development of innovative approaches for the conservation and sustainable development of upland watersheds
• Disseminate information collected on achieved results and lessons learned
• Promotion of new approaches to watershed management and related disaster control methods
• Promote and test the role of tree-based production systems and trees outside forest in the conservation of water resources
• Support to institutional capacity building to implement appropriate policies to conserve water resources
• Support to implementation of recommendations from the International Year of Mountains (2002) and the International Year of Fresh Water (2003)

241A8 - Forests and Climate Change

Biennial Outputs

• Collaboration with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change to develop and promote guidelines for improved forest practices
• Development of carbon inventory for forest ecosystems in developed and developing countries
• Consistent terminology related to carbon stock assessment in forests
• Assistance to national capacity building to comply with the Kyoto Protocol
• Support to technical discussions on forests and climate change
• Analysis of key issues related to forests and climate
• Promotion of wood fuels as substitute for fossil fuels

241P1 - Assessment and Monitoring of Forests and Woodland Resources

Biennial Outputs

• Development and transfer of new methodologies for forest inventories and assessments through pilot projects in countries
• Enhanced national-level analyses and use of forest-related information in national policy processes 
• Continuously updated national information, provided by countries, on forests and forestry disseminated through the FAO website
• Periodic updates of core forest resources statistics in the State of the World's Forests (SOFO) reports
• Update of Global Forest Resources Assessment 2000 (to be published in 2005)
• Training, workshops and publications to support improved national forest assessments
• Support to country efforts to monitor, assess and report on progress toward sustainable forest management, including effective implementation of agreed criteria and indicators

241S1 - Technical Support and Advisory Services

Biennial Outputs

• Advice to countries and support to field projects related to forest management and conservation, including trees outside forests 

Programme 2.4.2: Forest Products and Economics

(All amounts in US$ 000)

83. The substantial budget reduction has led to re-structuring of planned biennial outputs under this programme. Outputs or activities which are eliminated include: regional/subregional workshops on strategic planning, regional networks of forestry planners, regional workshops on pricing of forest products, case studies on economic issues related to forest-water linkages, position papers on CDM investments, case studies on small-scale enterprises in poverty alleviation, case studies on trade of goods and environmental services, summary analysis of key trends in production and consumption, capacity building for environmental assessments, and development of a woodfuel supply and demand mapping system.

242A3 - Forestry Sector Outlook Studies

Biennial Outputs

• Four regional/subregional workshops helping selected countries to build up country capacity in long term strategic planning
• Assistance to selected countries in Africa to revise country outlook papers
• Regional network of forestry planners to strengthen planning capability
• Two global and 4 regional thematic studies assessing long term trends on selected topics
• Draft outlook study for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAFSOS)
• European Forest Sector Outlook Study
• Identification of themes/ topics that require in-depth assessment and follow-up studies
• Five thematic studies relating to the outlook study on West and Central Asia
• Assessment of trends in production, consumption and trade of forest products and updated forecasts to the year 2020
• Draft of the outlook report for the West and Central Asia region
• Two subregional workshops to discuss and finalize the outlook report

242A4 - Economic Aspects of Forests

Biennial Outputs

• Development of innovative methodologies for resource mobilization and investments in sustainable forestry management
• Two regional workshops on pricing of forest products
• Technical advice to countries to improve/rationalize revenue collection systems
• Methodologies for assessing and internalizing the values of forest-based public goods, addressing critical environmental issues
• Case studies on economic issues relating to forest-water linkages and approaches to internalizing the externalities 
• Position papers on economic issues in CDM investments in selected countries 
• Five country case studies analyzing the employment and income generation potential of forestry, taking into account technological changes
• Case studies on small-scale enterprises focusing on their role in poverty alleviation, taking into account emerging constraints and opportunities
• Position paper examining the economic aspects of poverty alleviation through forestry interventions
• Report on shifts in trade patterns, in response to differential economic performances of countries and regions
• Support to inter-governmental discussion of forest trade policy and forest certification issues
• Case studies on trade of goods and environmental services focusing on their implications for sustainable forest management 

242P1 - Forest Products Information

Biennial Outputs

• Publication and distribution of periodical information on forest harvesting, wood energy, and non-wood forest products
• Regular publication and distribution of the Forest Energy Forum newsletter
• Regular publication and distribution of Non Wood News and the electronic newsletter "Digest"
• Information collection, which will also serve as inputs to FORIS
• Regular publication of Recovered Paper Statistics and the Pulp and Paper Capacity Survey
• Publication of the Forest Products Yearbook in 2004 and 2005
• Production and dissemination of summary analysis of key trends in production, consumption and trade of forest products

242P2 - Appropriate Utilisation of Forest Products

Biennial Outputs

• Training on best practices in wood harvesting and engineering for the forest industry
• Capacity building on implementation of environmentally sound harvesting practices, including the African Code
• Development of regional code for forest harvesting for Latin America in collaboration with Latin American Forestry Commission
• Promotion of wood-energy as an environmentally friendly source of energy and its integration into national agriculture, energy and environment development policies 
• Promotion of best practices in wood processing and utilization (New)
• Elaboration of methodologies for assessment, management and utilisation of non-wood forest products (NWFP)
• Facilitation of consensus on definitions and codes of key non-wood forest products
• Analysis of environmental issues related to forest utilisation and more generally in the forest sector
• Support to capacity building on environmental impact assessments
• Development of methodologies for Woodfuel Integrated Supply and Demand Overview Mapping (WISDOM) to enhance planning and policy development in this sector

242S1 - Support to Field Projects and Advisory Services

Biennial Outputs

• Support to field projects 
• Advice to member countries related to forest products and economics

Programme 2.4.3: Forestry Policy and Institutions

(All amounts in US$ 000)

84. Normative policy work will need to be reduced in a number of areas, including in relation to the following outputs: global exchange and cooperation in forestry education, review of models for the impact of forestry research on development, publications and workshops on forest policies and governance, comparative analysis of privatization and decentralization, support to integration of forestry issues in national development planning, capacity building and training on participatory processes, guidelines on community-based enterprise development. Support to field projects will also be affected.

243A3 - Strengthening National Institutional Capacities

Biennial Outputs

• Analysis and publication on forest institutions performance and on reforming forest organizations
• Assistance for institutional capacity building and information for improved policy analysis and better governance of the forestry sector
• Studies, guidelines and publications on country capacity issues, with emphasis on institutional development and performance, knowledge management and governance
• Models of joint ventures schemes, clearing house, and private forest owners associations
• Support to forestry education institutions, especially in curriculum development and review, training needs assessments and strengthening of institutional arrangements
• Strengthening of regional forestry education networks
• Improved global exchange and cooperation in forestry education 
• Review of models for improved relevance and impact of forestry research on social and economic development of countries 
• Assistance to national and regional forest and environment research planning
• Improved exchange of information and cooperation in forestry research; including the strengthening of regional forestry research networks

243A4 - Forest Policies and Governance

Biennial Outputs

• Support to countries in cross-sectoral analysis, policy formulation, implementation of national programmes, research/monitoring of critical forestry issues including governance, forest law compliance, privatization and decentralization
• Publications, workshops and seminars on forest policies and governance
• Study on cross sectoral impacts, privatization and decentralization of forest authorities
• Comparative analysis of major issues like privatization and decentralization on sustainable forest management 
• Methodologies and tools for forestry policy and programmes formulation, implementation and evaluation

243A5 - Forests, Poverty Alleviation and Food Security

Biennial Outputs

• Studies and guidelines on the impact of forest policies and strategies on poverty alleviation and food security (with emphasis on cross-sectoral linkages/issues)
• Support to integration of forestry issues in national development planning processes, coupled with awareness-raising 
• Manual on how to improve forestry contribution to poverty alleviation aimed at raising awareness among practitioners
• Study on innovative approaches to alleviating poverty through the improved utilization of forests and trees
• Analysis of relationship of national forestry programmes with poverty reduction strategic papers in selected countries

243P4 - Participatory Forestry and Sustainable Livelihoods

Biennial Outputs

• Development and implementation of effective approaches for increased participation of forest stakeholders in forest processes
• Support to community of practice on "enhancing stakeholders participation in national forestry programmes"
• Capacity building support to stakeholders in participatory processes
• Support to training programmes on participatory processes for national forestry programmes development in partnership with training institutions 
• Methodologies, case studies and practical guidelines
• Improved guidelines on community-based enterprise development based on feedback from experience 

243S1 - Interaction with Field Programmes and Advisory Services

Biennial Outputs

• Support to field projects 
• Advice to member countries related to forest policies, governance, participation, research, education, extension, poverty alleviation, and sustainable livelihoods

Programme 2.4.4: Forestry Information and Liaison

(All amounts in US$ 000)

85. Outputs which are to be reduced relate to technical meetings of statutory bodies, specifically the Panel of Experts on Forest Gene Resources, the International Poplar Commission, Silva Mediterranea.

244A1 - International Forestry Processes

Biennial Outputs

• Technical and policy studies and documents prepared for the sessions of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF)
• Support to the Collaborative Partnership on Forests (CPF) through documents, meetings, Web site
• Further development of the Sourcebook of Funds for Sustainable Forest Management
• Report of the Task Force to Streamline Reports to International Forest-Related Processes
• Reports to the UN Commission on Sustainable Development and other international bodies
• Support to and coordination of FAO contributions to international conventions related to forests

244P1 - Forestry Information

Biennial Outputs

• Continued development and enhancements of FORIS (Forest Information System), including direct access by member countries
• Support to national forestry information capabilities
• Timely and accurate information on the status and trends of the world's forests, related policies and institutions, and on FAO's work in forestry, including the biennial publication of the State of the World's Forests (SOFO)
• Timely information on the world's forests, related policies and institutions, and on FAO's work in forestry
• Quarterly publication of Unasylva, including Internet accessibility
• Dissemination of targeted information including advocacy materials

244S1 - Support to Statutory Bodies and Liaison with the Regional Offices

Biennial Outputs

• Organization of the seventeenth session of the FAO Committee on Forestry
• Organization of the fourteenth session of the African Forestry and Wildlife Commission
• Organization of the twentieth session of the Asia-Pacific Forestry Commission
• Organization of the thirty-second session of the European Forestry Commission
• Organization of the twenty-third session of the Latin America and Caribbean Forestry Commission
• Organization of the twenty-second session of the North American Forestry Commission
• Organization of the sixteenth session of the Near East Forestry Commission
• Promotion of more effective use of the regional forestry commissions as venues for policy dialogue and coordinated action to promote sustainable forest management
• Two meetings of the Advisory Committee on Paper and Wood Products
• One meeting of the Panel of Experts on Forest Gene Resources 
• One meeting of the International Poplar Commission 
• One meeting of Silva Mediterranea 
• One meeting of the Working Group of the African Forestry and Wildlife Commission
• Support to effective coordination between FAO Headquarters and decentralized offices 

Major Programme 2.5: Contributions to Sustainable Development and Special Programme Thrusts

(All amounts in US$ 000)

Programme 2.5.1: Research, Natural Resources Management and Technology Transfer

(All amounts in US$ 000)

86. Regrettably, Programme 2.5.1 will need to undergo further net resource cuts, beyond those already reflected in the ZRG scenario in the PWB document. A substantial loss of professional capacity (five posts), coupled with lower non-staff allocations, will severely impact on the quantity and quality of outputs and services offered to countries in this important area, such as information tools for increased institutional efficiency, support to the SPFS, training materials and capacity building in research, extension, education and communication. The programme will not be able to maintain adequate corporate responsibility for coordinating FAO’s training activities (as recommended by the 89^th Programme Committee). In addition, resources were shifted from Programme 2.5.1 (251A1 and 251P3) to Programme 2.5.2, as the Gender and Population Division (SDW), which contributed substantially to these two entities, will no longer be in a position to do so. However, provision for 251P4 Secretariat of the CGIAR Science Council reflects continued commitment to this joint activity, together with other partners.

87. A further decline in technical normative outputs related to environment and natural resources will be experienced due to loss of staff and non-staff resources. The greatest negative impact is on supporting the implementation of multi-lateral environmental agreements, agroecosystem analysis, organic agriculture and rural energy. Technical reports and policy documents related to such important subjects as biodiversity, climate change, desertification, rural energy, organic agriculture, adequacy of environmental observing systems and agro-ecosystem management have had to be cancelled. There will be proportionally less impact on other activities, i.e. agrometeorology, geo-spatial data and information, global environmental change, and use of remote sensing to support early warning systems and emergency and rehabilitation actions. Due to its importance, work on environmental impact assessment is maintained at a minimum level.

88. Active formulation and implementation of bio-energy projects through the Clean Development Mechanism and the Global Environment Facility will no longer be feasible, and the same will apply to work on indicators of sustainable development. Support to the Global Terrestrial Observing System will be reduced, affecting activities related to terrestrial carbon observation and participation to the inter-governmental initiative on earth observations.

251A1 - Integrated Use of Information for Sustainable Development

Biennial Outputs

• Development of global databases on ecosystem monitoring
• Formulation and implementation of bio-energy projects through the Clean Development Mechanism and the Global Environment Facility (GEF)
• Support to networks on rural bio-energy systems and environmental monitoring to facilitate data and information exchange
• Guidelines, training materials with methods and tools, to integrate gender and demographic factors into statistical data collection and analysis 
• Decision support tools for integrated management of data and information for food security and environmental conventions
• Methods and procedures related to integrated use of data and information in areas such as terrestrial carbon observations and indicators of environmental change at the national, regional and global levels
• Impact assessment for development projects and natural disasters and climate monitoring data for use in connection with crop and climate change issues 
• Methods and procedures for collection of land tenure database 

251A2 - Youth in Agriculture, Food Security and Sustainable Livelihoods

Biennial Outputs

• Policy and advocacy materials for rural youth development programmes
• Rural youth database
• Rural youth website
• Training materials and guidelines on rural youth
• Technical reports on outstanding rural youth development programmes
• Guidelines and materials on innovative ways of delivering education and training to rural youth, including rural radio and ICTs
• Technology notes for rural youth workers and rural teachers on subjects related to bio-technology, nutrition, vegetable gardening

251A3 - Partnerships for Improving Application of Biotechnology in Agriculture

Biennial Outputs

• Training materials on biosafety and training of national staff working in regulatory bodies in charge of risk assessment of genetically modified organisms (GMOs)
• Advice to countries on the establishment of national regulatory frameworks based on prior assessment of national needs and harmonization of biosafety regulations at the regional level
• Electronic conferences on biotechnology policy issues
• Database of biotechnology in use or in the pipeline in developing countries (FAO BioDeC) and Studies on research gaps, needs and opportunities for developing countries in biotechnology
• Identification of appropriate initiatives to enhance applications of biotechnology in developing countries
• Revision and updating of the Glossary of Biotechnology for Food and Agriculture

251A4 - Integrated Development and Dissemination of Agricultural Knowledge and Technology for Food Security and Sustainable Development

Biennial Outputs

• Training materials and workshops on extension, education and communication for development 
• Methodologies for the formulation of national plans and strategies related to extension, education and communication for development 
• Normative publications in extension, education and communication for development
• Policy guidelines and materials on extension, education and communication for development 
• Assistance for improved access to information and knowledge about technologies for food security programmes 
• Support to enhanced capacities for research planning and priority setting, technology assessment and transfer
• Improved databases and strengthened regional networks
• Action plans for the adoption of AKIS workshop recommendations 
• Publication on "Bringing Closer Partners in AKIS"
• Methodologies for formulating research and extension plans
• Projects, seminars, workshops for strengthening AKIS

251A5 - Secretariat of the Global Forum on Agricultural Research (GFAR)

Biennial Outputs

• Institutional support to all GFAR stakeholders (NARS, regional/sub-regional fora, civil society organizations) 
• Development of regional and sub-regional research agenda based on identified priorities, through related fora and facilitation of global research partnership programmes 
• Operationalization of the Regional Agricultural Information Systems(RAIS) as building blocks of the Electronic Global Forum on Agricultural Research (EGFAR)

251A6 - Support to Environmental Agreements and Promotion of Integrated Environmental Planning and Management

Biennial Outputs

• Coordination of FAO inputs to international environmental convention mechanisms, including advisory bodies, conferences of the parties and secretariats, and WSSD follow-up
• Technical reports and policy documents related to biodiversity, climate change, desertification, rural bio-energy, organic agriculture, adequacy of environmental observing systems, methodologies and guidelines on ecosystem management approaches

251P1 - Environmental Geo-Information Infrastructure and Services

Biennial Outputs

• Electronic facilities for improved access to FAO spatially-referenced data and information 
• Environmental data acquisition and management in support of early warning systems
• Norms and guidelines for management and access to spatial data (e.g. UNGIWG)
• Cartographic and mapping services and tools to other technical units, including land and water development, pest and disease forecasting, and environmental databases for food security (e.g. FIVIMS)

251P3 - Information and Communication Technologies in Support of Agricultural Research, Extension and Education Systems

Biennial Outputs

• Resource material to support Radio and ICTs development 
• Materials and guidelines on ICT innovative concepts and applications 
• Training materials and workshops on ICT applications
• Methodologies and guidelines in support of ICT applications
• Application of ICTs for improving rural women's access to education and training, for improving information exchange, and to increase awareness of their rights 

251P4 - Secretariat of the CGIAR Science Council

Biennial Outputs

• Organization of 4 - 6 Science Council and its Standing Panel meetings and records of proceedings
• Reports of strategic studies
• External evaluation reports of Centres, Research Agenda, Systemwide and Challenge Programmes
• Reports of Impact Assessment
• Science Council Chair's Annual Reports

251S1 - Technical Support Services to Member Nations, the Field Programme, and Other Related Activities

Biennial Outputs

• Ongoing assistance to countries in strengthening agricultural research and technology development capabilities 
• Ongoing assistance to countries in programme development, advice and collaboration in extension, education, communication and rural youth 
• Technical assistance to member countries for environmentally-sound agricultural development 
• Support to the implementation of Agenda 21 and follow up to the World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD) 

Programme 2.5.2: Gender and Population

(All amounts in US$ 000)

89. The reductions come at a time when this programme already had to cope with the elimination of significant UNFPA-funding, and while it faces increasing demands relating to the impact of the HIV/AIDS epidemic on agriculture and food security. Already in the ZRG scenario of the PWB, staff and non-staff resources for gender activities had been reduced in order to co-fund a temporary P-5 senior officer post on HIV/AIDS. The required further staff reductions will negatively impact on the gender and development programme in the European region, and reduce capacity to meet demands from countries for training workshops and networks to mitigate the impact of HIV/AIDS and food security. The planned thematic and geographical expansion of capacity building and training efforts in gender disaggregated data collection and analysis, case studies on gender and resource management, and SEAGA workshops will all be reduced.

252A3 - Gender and Natural Resources Management

Biennial Outputs

• Information, research and case studies on the gender dynamics of natural and household resource management 
• Guidelines, training materials, methods and tools (such as gender-sensitive indicators) to promote mainstreaming of gender in natural and household resource management
• Technical assistance to enhance the understanding and application of the linkages between gender, the environment and the sustainable use of natural resources in programmes at all levels

252A4 - Analysis and Mitigation of the Impact of HIV/AIDS on Food Security and Rural Development

Biennial Outputs

• Policy and decision support tools (methodologies, research papers, guidelines, training materials) on the linkages between HIV/AIDS, population dynamics, gender, agriculture, food security, and environment
• Workshops and support HIV/AIDS and food security/agriculture networks to build national capacity at all levels of government and civil society to address the implications of HIV/AIDS and to assist affected populations 
• Research papers and other policy- and decision-support materials on the interconnections between HIV/AIDS and land tenure

252P1 - Promotion of Gender and Population in Policies, Legislation and Civil Institutions

Biennial Outputs

• Materials and training-of-trainers workshops at regional and national level, in the framework of the Socioeconomic and Gender Analysis (SEAGA) Programme 
• Guidelines and methodologies on how to address gender and population factors in national legislation, agricultural policies and programmes
• Coordination of the implementation of the PAIA on Gender and Development within FAO, inter alia, through support to implementation of the FAO Gender and Development Plan of Action (2002-2007), including regular monitoring and analytical reporting function
• SEAGA-oriented technical guidelines, studies relating to gender mainstreaming issues within various technical fields, in coordination with other technical FAO units, and integration of the SEAGA materials into FAO training programmes

252S1 - Technical Support to Member Nations and the Field Programme

Biennial Outputs

• Policy advice and technical assistance in response to demands from partner institutions in support of gender mainstreaming and the FAO field programme 

Programme 2.5.3: Rural Development

(All amounts in US$ 000)

90. In order to maintain capacity to meet demands from Members in relation to land tenure (entity 253A1), some resources have been shifted from programme 251 (entity 251A1). Despite cumulative, severe loss of staff capacity in relation to farmers’ organizations and rural cooperatives, a minimal level of activity will be ensured under 253A2. Work on SARD under the same entity has been “protected” in relative terms, in view of the priority attached by Governing Bodies to this area. Given the critical role of the UN System Network on Rural Development and Food Security (253P1) in supporting concerted action in countries in follow-up to the WFS, it was not possible to leave the allocation at such a low level (as foreseen in the ZRG scenario) and a higher provision is made for a viable, yet minimal programme of activities. This will clearly not be sufficient to support country-level Thematic Groups and website establishment and maintenance, as originally foreseen.

91. Regrettably, a substantial net resource cut was also required under 253S1, at the expense of further development of the field programme.

253A1 - Access 21: Land Tenure Institution Building for Food Security and Sustainable Rural Development

Biennial Outputs

• Policy materials for agrarian reform and improved access to natural resources
• Policy and training materials and workshops on land consolidation
• Materials on training strategies for capacity building in land administration
• Methodologies for participatory territorial planning for rural development
• Land Reform, Land Settlement and Cooperatives Bulletin
• Integrated multi-lingual resource material on land tenure terminology
• Resource kit and training materials on decentralization of land administration services
• Resource material to support access to land through partial transfers
• Policy materials for common property institutional strengthening
• Resource kit for community land delimitation 
• Policy and training materials and workshops for negotiated land conflict resolution
• Policy and training materials for rationalization of land tenure in peri-urban zones

253A2 - Improved Rural Institutions and Services to Promote Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development and Enhance Livelihoods

Biennial Outputs

• Policy support and normative materials on institutional restructuring, decentralization and building social capital to strengthen the participation of farmers, rural workers, rural community organizations and marginalized groups in decision-making process
• Normative materials on the transfer of agricultural and rural development support services from the public to the private sector
• Normative materials for strengthening farmer organizations, cooperatives and other rural producer groups 
• Support to improve multi-stakeholder participation and collaboration in Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development (SARD) to enhance rural livelihoods

253A4 - Participatory Approaches and Methods to Support Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development to Enhance Livelihoods and Food Security

Biennial Outputs

• Normative materials on participatory approaches and methods to promote Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development (SARD) in FAO's field programmes and projects to enhance livelihoods 
• Guidelines for strengthening local institutional capacities for disaster preparedness and prevention and long-term sustainable livelihoods development in high risk areas
• Regularly updated and expanded website on participation 
• Cross-sectoral normative materials and institutional learning methodologies for promoting sustainable rural livelihoods of the poor

253P1 - Management and Support to the UN System Network on Rural Development and Food Security

Biennial Outputs

• Technical and logistical support to the UN System Network on Rural Development and Food Security
• Regular updating of the UN System Network Website and database

253S1 - Technical Support Services on Participatory Approaches, Institutional Development and Access to Land Resources

Biennial Outputs

• Technical advice/assistance in the design and implementation of sustainable agriculture and rural development policies, programmes and projects with a focus on enhancing rural livelihoods 
• Technical advice and support to restructuring and improvement of rural public sector institutions, farmers' organizations and cooperatives 
• Direct advisory services to member countries and support to projects on improved access and management of land and natural resources 
• Technical advice to improve access to land and tenure security 
• Technical advice on strengthening of local institutional capacities to support cooperatives, farmer organizations and other community-based organizations 

Programme 2.5.6: Food Production in Support of Food Security in LIFDCs

(All amounts in US$ 000)

92. The SPFS as a whole has been afforded relative protection, and particularly entity 256P3 which supports implementation of approved programmes. Thus, the required cuts affect particularly the entity on Formulation (256P2), therefore hampering capacity to respond to requests for upscaling of national programmes and to new demands. This will reduce the incremental number of beneficiary countries, as well as slow down access of participating countries to essential food security activities. The reduction of available resources will place a special onus on the entity on Management and Coordination to mobilize extra-budgetary resources from donors and financing institutions.

256P1 - Management and Coordination

Biennial Outputs

• Coordination of contributions from other units to the SPFS through formation of a Technical Support Group
• Overall monitoring and reporting
• Identification of resource requirements and assistance in resource mobilization
• Support to oversight structures
• Support to formulation missions and internal process of appraisal and approval of project documents and agreements
• Backstopping of project activities to ensure coherence with SPFS goals and approaches
• Dissemination of SPFS-related information including new or improved guidelines and technical documents
• Updating SPFS Website
• Capacity building for SPFS programme management at country level

256P2 - SPFS Formulation

Biennial Outputs

• Formulation of approximately four programmes at Phase I 
• Formulation of approximately six programmes at Phase I Extension 
• Formulation of approximately one programme at Phase II 
• Formulation of two SSC Agreements 

256P3 - SPFS Implementation

Biennial Outputs

• Implementation of approximately six additional national SPFS programmes at Phase I
• Implementation of approximately twelve additional national SPFS programmes at Phase I Extension
• Implementation of approximately one additional national SPFS programme at Phase II
• Implementation of four additional SSC Agreements (from extrabudgetary resources)