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Evidence platform for agri-food systems and nutrition
This platform provides evidence and tools to support governments and stakeholders in the uptake of the Voluntary Guidelines on Food Systems and Nutrition (VGFSyN) of the Committee on World Food Security (CFS). This platform was developed by FAO in collaboration with UN Nutrition, to facilitate the implementation of the 105 VGFSyN recommendations for action...
2021 - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations FAO
Website
Organic-PLUS
Organic-PLUS is a 4.1m € European Horizon 2020 project running from May 2018 to October 2022 (grant agreement 774340). It is co-ordinated by Coventry University’s Centre for Agroecology, Water and Resilience and involves 10 universities and 15 multi-actors (other research institutions and NGOs) in 8 EU and 4 non-EU countries.
‘Organic-PLUS’ means minimising, and eventually phasing...
European Union
2021 - Organic-PLUS
Blog article
Correcting misperceptions of agroecology
The article explores the prevalent misunderstanding and belief that agroecology is about going backward. According to John Wilson, many cultures have a saying along the lines of 'we need to go back to go forward.' This is the goal of agroecology in Africa. It's about reconnecting and re-establishing one's roots....
2021
Journal article
Conservation agriculture improves adaptive capacity of cropping systems to climate stress in Malawi
Adaptation to climate stress is an unprecedented challenge facing cropping systems. Most adaptation assessments focus on how adaptation options affect yields of a single crop under different weather or climate conditions. Yet, cropping systems often comprise more than one crop, and holistic assessments should consider all crops grown in a...
Malawi
2021
Report
Short-term outlook for EU agricultural markets in 2021. Spring 2021
This short-term outlook edition provides a forecast of market developments for key agricultural markets in 2021 based on market intelligence available until mid-March 2021. Presented prospects are based on assumptions of the dynamic global demand and the reopening of foodservice expected once the vaccination campaign is sufficiently advanced (in the...
European Union
2021 - European Commission
E-learning
Introduction to forest and landscape restoration
Degradation of forests and landscapes impacts the global climate, and also the food security and livelihoods of communities. Forest and landscape restoration (FLR) is a process which brings stakeholders together to create healthy, resilient and productive landscapes and meet national, regional and global commitments. This course has been developed to...
2021 - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations FAO
Blog article
Pescadores, consumidores y tecnología: una alianza para salvar los océanos
Científicos, expertos y pescadores están trabajando en diferentes lugares de América Latina para lograr una pesca sustentable a través de técnicas menos dañinas y nuevos canales de comunicación que les permitan compartir conocimientos y crear nuevos mercados responsables
Los océanos generan al menos el 50% del oxígeno que respiramos, albergan la mayor parte de la biodiversidad de la tierra y son «la principal fuente de proteínas para más de mil millones de personas en todo el mundo”, según la ONU, pero han sido contaminados y sobreexplotados los últimos años,...
Mexico
2021 - Asociación de Consumidores Orgánicos
Practices
Uso de enmiendas orgánicas en el suelo
La práctica de uso de enmiendas orgánicas en el suelo es una alternativa a los fertilizantes inorgánicos. La adición de materia orgánica es una práctica sostenible y una alternativa útil para el cultivo, que permitan mejorar la calidad nutricional y conservar la humedad del suelo. El aumento de la materia...
Chile
2021 - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations FAO TECA
Practices
How to make a smoker for beekeeping (no welding required)
The smoker for beekeeping described in this practices is a model that does not require any welding. It has been produced by "la Plateforme des Apiculteurs des Cataractes (PLAAC), in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The description includes detailed diagrams, pictures and tips that will allow any artisan or...
Democratic Republic of the Congo
2021 - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations FAO TECA
Blog article
A regional breakdown of the IPCC's warnings, and what they mean for peace and security
Climate change is 'unquestionably' occurring as a result of our actions. And this piece is the best source of information on the report's regional projections under various emission scenarios. And the result is worrying for Africa. According to the article, policymakers must understand how the IPCC's forecasts connect to conflict...
2021
Blog article
A paradigm shift in Farmer Field Schools methodology in Eastern Africa
Farmer Field Schools (FFS), or ‘schools without walls’, were introduced by FAO and partners more than 30 years ago as an alternative to the prevailing top-down extension approach. The schools are a way to promote field-based experimentation, group organization and local decision-making through discovery-based learning.
Farmer Field Schools have been a...
2021 - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations FAO
Case study
How to do note: Securing Women’s Tenure Rights
The HtDN complements the IFAD toolkits on Poverty targeting, gender equality and empowerment and the Land Tenure Toolkit.
It builds on the work carried out by IFAD around the world and highlights pertinent issues and good practices on how to address issues of women’s tenure rights.
The HtDN aims to provide guidance for country programme...
2021 - International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
Report
Special Report - 2020 FAO/WFP crop and food security assessment mission (cfsam) to the republic of Tajikistan
In response to the request by the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan on 15 May 2020, FAO and WFP carried out an abridged approach to the Crop and Food Security Assessment Mission (CFSAM) for the country. After thorough planning and preparation, considering movement restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic,...
Tajikistan
2021 - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations FAO
Newsletter
Linkeando: boletín del extensionista agropecuario
El 2020 pasará a la historia como un año de retos y cambios en la humanidad. No ha sido fácil afrontar esta pandemia, que ha obligado a los gobiernos y las personas de todo el mundo a aislarse socialmente, cambiar sus rutinas e implementar hábitos como el lavado de manos...
Colombia
2021 - Corporación Colombiana de Investigación Agropecuaria (AGROSAVIA)
Video
Asia pacific small scale farmers for healthy people and planet: AFA highlights agroecology, inclusive value chains, and agency of family farmers in the UNFSS pre-summit
On July 26, 2021, AFA’s Secretary-General Ms. Estrella Penunia delivered an opening speech during the UNFSS Plenary’s Opening Session. With the theme “A Bold Ambition to Improve Food Systems,” Ms. Penunia highlighted the current state of our global food systems, and she emphasized what being bold means for small-scale food...
2021 - Asian Farmers' Association
Blog article
Europe and Central Asia: Hundreds of veterinarians trained virtually in African swine fever preparedness
In Europe and Central Asia, FAO has remotely trained hundreds of animal health professionals in African swine fever (ASF) preparedness. African swine fever is a viral disease of pigs (and wild boar) with a lethality rate of up to 100 percent that leads to huge economic losses, trade disruptions, and...
2021 - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations FAO
Blog article
Rural mobility: a need for debate and policy action at EU level
Throughout rural Europe, most people have little or no choice about how they travel. Their only choice is whether they can travel at all. Almost all travel is made by private car, other than what can be accessed nearby on foot, also with consequences on air quality and the emissions of...
2021 - EuroMontana
Blog article
FAO’s Asia-Pacific Emergency Centre for Transboundary Animal Diseases prepares five year plan to be ready for next wave of zoonotic diseases
As the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic continues to claim lives, ruin the health and livelihoods of millions across the Asia-Pacific region, particularly in South Asia at present, a team of veterinary scientists, epidemiologists, sociologists and other One Health experts is beginning a two week session to map out a five year plan...
2021 - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations FAO
Event
Farm to Fork conference - Building sustainable food systems together
Building sustainable food systems together’ is an annual gathering of European stakeholders interested in helping to shape the EU’s path towards sustainable food systems.
Stakeholders across the food value chain, public authorities, international and civil society organisations, as well as other citizens and the interested public are invited to join the...
European Union
2021 - European Commission
Event
60th Meeting of the Presiding Officers of the Regional Conference on Women in Latin America and the Caribbean
The 60th Meeting of the Presiding Officers of the Regional Conference on Women in Latin America and the Caribbean will be held virtually from 23 to 25 February 2021. The meeting is being organized by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), as secretariat of the Conference,...
2021 - Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC)
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