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Implement artificial reefs in damaged fishing zones first: Fisherfolk collective
As the State Fisheries Department prepares to launch its new artificial reef scheme, the Goenchea Ramponkarancho Ekvott (GRE) is urging the government to first implement this initiative in areas where fishing zones have been adversely affected.
The Fisheries Department is set to commence the establishment of artificial reefs across 14 villages...
India
2023 - O Heraldo
Article
Agroecological initiatives in the Mekong Region: a systematic literature review and mapping reveals their implications for transitioning to sustainable food systems
In the Mekong Region, agroecological approaches provide a niche alternative to the dominant traditional or intensive farming systems. We conducted a synthesis of current evidence on agroecological interventions by means of a systematic literature review and mapping of case studies in Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, and Myanmar. The majority of...
Cambodia - Lao People's Democratic Republic - Myanmar - Viet Nam
2023
Report
National gender profile of agriculture and rural livelihoods - Bhutan
The Country Gender Assessment (CGA) was undertaken to analyse the agricultural and rural sector of Bhutan from a gender mainstreaming perspective in areas where the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) assists in realizing rural women’s rights and potential. The agricultural sector is the major source of...
Bhutan
2023 - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations FAO
Report
National assessment of the Solomon Islands food system
This report highlights three main pathways for changing the food system based on consultations and analysis. The pathways include strengthening and connecting rural food systems, enhancing the national policy environment, and advocating for healthy food environments that are accessible, affordable, and convenient. These pathways operate on different scales, ranging from...
2023
Report
Fiji: Better Governance
Better maritime governance can enable a fair deal to offshore tuna fisheries’ workers of small island Pacific States who labour under a difficult working environment
Better governance in offshore tuna fisheries can achieve fair dealing for fishery crew. In this article I paint a rough picture of what it is like to be a fisher on some—not all—longline fishing vessels for weeks or months at a time. I also explore the measures in place to...
Fiji
2023 - The International Collective in Support of Fishworkers (ICSF)
Newsletter
Access Agriculture Panorama - November 2023
The Access Agriculture Panorama features information on new videos, audio podcasts, blog posts, articles contributed by experts, partner highlights, voices from the field and upcoming events.
Belgium
2023 - Access Agriculture
Report
Asia and the Pacific – Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition 2022
Urban food security and nutrition
This is the fifth edition of the Asia and the Pacific Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition annual report. This publication is led by FAO’s Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (RAP) and jointly contributed to by United Nations' partner agencies (UNICEF, WFP, WHO), on the region’s progress...
2023 - FAO, UNICEF, WFP, WHO
Report
Natural Farming Through a Wide Lens - True Cost Accounting Study of Community Managed Natural Farming in Andhra Pradesh, India
The industrialized food system is one of the biggest stressors on planetary health, contributing to almost a quarter of global greenhouse gas emissions and causing immense biodiversity loss. This model is no longer fit for purpose; it is failing people and the planet. The pioneering new study, Natural Farming Through a...
India
2023 - Global Alliance for the Future of Food
Blog article
As the sea warms, struggling Cambodian fishermen seek to preserve crab stocks
For Ung Bun, a 39-year-old fisherman from Cambodia’s southern Kep province, the days when he would come home with plentiful catches of flower crabs appear to be long gone.
Pulling in his net one recent morning, he found just one crustacean. Ung Bun dropped the crab – a male that was...
Cambodia
2023 - Reuters
Fact sheet
EU-STREIT PNG'S NEWS MONTHLY UPDATES April 2023
EU Funded UN Joint STREIT PNG Programme’s Monthly Updates, highlighting the main supports and technical assistance provided by this EU Funded UN Joint Programme in promoting sustainable development of agrifood value chains and agribusinesses in the Greater Sepik region, for your kind information.
Papua New Guinea
2023 - UN, EU
Report
Multicountry Programming Framework for the Pacific Islands (the Cook Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, the Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu)
2023–2027
The Multicountry Programming Framework for the Pacific Islands (Pacific CPF) 2023–2027 is a strategic plan designed by the FAO to drive agrifood systems transformation and rural development in the Pacific Islands. It builds upon the achievements and lessons learned from the previous 2018–2022 Pacific CPF, emphasizing stakeholder engagement, programmatic approach,...
2023 - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Working paper
Consumption and dietary intake of fruits and vegetables in Sri Lanka with a focus on traditional and indigenous fruits and vegetables
Alliance of Bioversity and CIAT
Suboptimal diets are a significant preventable risk factor for non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) often consume insufficient levels of fruits and vegetables (F&V), falling below recommended dietary intakes. To address this issue, detailed individual-level dietary data are needed to determine the extent and underlying factors contributing to...
Sri Lanka
2023 - Bioversity International
Blog article
How innovative shared labels are promoting diversity, biocultural heritage and sustainable production
Shared labels used by smallholder producers can promote biocultural diversity, build climate resilience and drive social justice. An IIED report explores trailblazing shared label initiatives by smallholder organisations across Africa, Asia and Latin America.
2023 - International Institute for Environment and Development IIED
Guidelines
Guidelines for African swine fever (ASF) prevention and control in smallholder pig farming in Asia
Monitoring and surveillance of African swine fever
Since its incursion to Asia and the Pacific region, African swine fever (ASF) has shown impacts on food security and economics as the virus is expanding towards more areas and countries in the region. As the disease continues to expand into new territories, preparedness and control activities need to be...
2023 - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Blog article
FAO and Japan to help Moldovan rural households overcome multiple crisis effects
A partnership between the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Government of Japan is sustaining agricultural production and safeguarding food and nutrition security for highly vulnerable households in the Republic of Moldova, which is affected by the ongoing war in Ukraine and recent, extreme weather...
Japan - Republic of Moldova
2023 - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations FAO
Blog article
A shared conference on agroecology in the Pacific region
The event, organized by FAO and SPC on March 8th, 2023, in Fiji as part of the Pacific Week of Agriculture and Forestry (PWAF), addressed agroecology and the transition to healthier and more sustainable food systems in the region through sharing of experiences
2023 - FAO and SPC
Working paper
Coastal area rehabilitation for climate change adaptation: The key role of mangroves in Nationally Determined Contributions
With a coastline of more than 90,000 km – the second longest after Canada – it is in Indonesia’s interests to protect its coastal areas from climate change impacts. The continued existence and preservation of extensive coastal vegetation like mangroves and seagrasses is a nature-based solution for successful adaptation to...
Indonesia
2023 - CIFOR-ICRAF
Practices
GOOD PRACTICES: A Digital Tool for Empowering Women Farmers
Women constitute a substantial proportion of the agricultural workforce; yet they quite often face significant barriers to accessing information, resources and technology that could improve their farming practices and enhance productivity and farm income. This good practice note examine the challenges that women farmers face, as well as how innovative...
2023 - Agricultural Extension in South Asia
Event
Intercambio de experiencias transformadoras en adaptación y mitigación en el sector agropecuario y el uso de la tierra
Objetivos del evento
Intercambiar experiencias transformadoras e inclusivas en la agricultura y el uso de la tierra en la implementación de acciones y/o prácticas de adaptación al cambio climático con co-beneficios para mitigación.
Aproximación Metodológica
El evento se impartirá utilizando un método explicativo para facilitar el flujo de información y conocimientos, las perspectivas...
Colombia - Costa Rica - Thailand
2023 - Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Alimentación y la Agricultura (FAO)
Working paper
Coastal area rehabilitation for climate change mitigation: The role of mangroves and subnational emissions reductions
Coastal area rehabilitation/restoration involving mangrove ecosystems for climate change mitigation is a long and risk-laden journey. It requires strong and comprehensive governance, and policies that involve stakeholders from the national to subnational levels.
Institutional complexities can become a bureaucratic hurdle and obstruct information and funding flows. These pose new challenges for...
Indonesia
2023 - CIFOR-ICRAF
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