Climate change, biodiversity and nutrition nexus

12/2021

This paper identifies entry points within agri-food systems to improve biodiversity and diets, two levers that can be used to enhance nutrition and optimize environmental sustainability while ensuring social equity, especially of the most vulnerable people. It also presents recommendations for concrete actions by key stakeholders – governments, academia, civil society, private sector, and development partners –to build resilient, inclusive, and sustainable agri-food systems.

Good beekeeping practices for sustainable apiculture

09/2021

These guidelines aim to provide useful information and suggestions for a sustainable management of bees around the world, which can then be applied to project development and implementation.

Keep soil alive, protect soil biodiversity

08/2021

This document is also based on the Report of the State of Knowledge of Soil Biodiversity: Status, Challenges and Potentialities, and is complemented by a book of proceedings, which presents extended abstracts of the various parallel sessions presented during the symposium.

2021-23 Action plan for the implementation of the FAO strategy on mainstreaming biodiversity across agricultural sectors

07/2021

The action plan for the implementation of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations strategy on mainstreaming biodiversity across agricultural sectors was approved at the 166th FAO Council in 2021 in view of preparations for the post-2020 global biodiversity framework.

Climate-smart agriculture case studies 2021

07/2021

This publication describes climate-smart agriculture (CSA) case studies from around the world, showing how the approach is implemented to address challenges related to climate change and agriculture.

Biodiversity for Food and Agriculture – Frequently asked questions

05/2021

Based on information found in FAO’s report on The State of the World’s Biodiversity for Food and Agriculture published in 2019, this document provides simple answers to key questions about biodiversity for food and agriculture.

The magical world of soil biodiversity

04/2021

In the framework of World Soil Day 2020, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the International Union of Soil Sciences (IUSS), and the Global Soil Partnership (GSP) launched a children's book contest on Soil Biodiversity with the motto "Keep soil alive, protect soil biodiversity".

Trees, tree genetic diversity and the livelihoods of rural communities in the tropics

12/2020

This study, prepared within the ambit of The State of the World’s Forest Genetic Resources, reviews what is known about the value of trees for tropical rural communities.

Indicators of the genetic diversity of trees – State, pressure, benefit and response

12/2020

This study, prepared within the ambit of The State of the World’s Forest Genetic Resources, reviews issues related to the development of indicators for tree genetic diversity.

Biodiversity for food and agriculture and ecosystem services - Thematic Study for The State of the World’s Biodiversity for Food and Agriculture

08/2020

This study provides an overview of the roles that the biodiversity found in and around food and agricultural production systems play in the supply of ecosystem services ranging from provisioning services, such as the supply of food, fuel and fibre, to cultural services, such as recreation and aesthetic enjoyment, and regulating services, such as pollination, carbon sequestration, pest control and nutrient cycling.