Publications
Livelihood zones and adaptive capacity maps of Lao People's Democratic Republic: Part of the Land Resources Information Management System (LRIMS)
2021
The first national livelihood and adaptive capacity dataset in the country has been generated using an innovative method merging participatory mapping, and advanced data treatment and is, in both, technical standard and scientific innovation, state of the art.
Bridging the gap: How to get climate services to farmers
2021
The project tested a number of pathways to give farmers access to the Lao Climate Service for Agriculture (LaCSA): village’ public announcement systems, radio, school posters, app, TV, and Farmer Field Schools (FFS).
Guidance on realizing real water savings with crop water productivity interventions
2021
This FAO and Future Water publication contains clear and practical guidelines on how to implement ‘real’ water savings in agriculture through interventions for enhancing crop water productivity. A distinction is made between real water savings and ‘apparent’ water savings.
Climate-smart livestock production: A practical guide for Asia and the Pacific
2021
Examples of CSL solutions focusing on the efficient use of natural resources include higher yields per hectare, higher water productivity, efficient use of low carbon energy, and the reduction of waste along the value chain.
Society, economy and forests: The unfolding forest transition in China and the lessons for the future
2021
The paper provides a comprehensive assessment of the changes witnessed in the forest sector in China during the last three decades and the key drivers that have contributed to the country’s forest transition.
Asia and the Pacific Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition 2020
2019
The 2020 report on the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the Asia and Pacific region, provides an update on progress towards the 2030 targets (SDGs and WHA) at the regional and country level. Selected indicators look at undernourishment, food insecurity, childhood stunting, wasting and overweight, adult overweight, child minimum acceptable diet, exclusive and continued breastfeeding, and anaemia in women and children.
Forest Futures: Sustainable pathways for forests, landscapes and people in the Asia-Pacific region
2019
The third Asia-Pacific Forest Sector Outlook Study, presents scenarios and a strategic analysis to help policymakers and other actors understand the implications of these stressors for forests and forestry in the Asia-Pacific region and how best to address the challenges ahead.
Statistics and Trends
2023
This digital report is an update on the statistics and trends of the fifth edition of the Asia and the Pacific Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition annual report published by FAO’s Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (RAP).