Water–energy–food–health nexus in Lebanon
2024
The study assessed the sustainability of the Mediterranean diet in Lebanon through a water-energy-food system analysis. It aimed to: 1) identify interconnections between these systems; 2) create a nexus framework to assess intervention trade-offs; 3) gauge stakeholder perceptions and willingness to implement interventions.
Partnerships with non-state actors at FAO: Progress report 2022
2023
This annual report presents the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)'s accomplishments in engaging with non-state actors (NSAs) during 2022, in alignment with the FAO Strategic Framework 2022–2031. The report highlights FAO's efforts to revitalize its approach to support the 2030 Agenda by fostering more efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems.
Promoting soils for better nutrition, better production and a better life: A renewed collaboration with Lomonosov Moscow State University
2023
The partnership between FAO and Lomonosov University aims to strengthen innovative agricultural knowledge systems, such as the Eurasian Soil Partnership Portal; and promote knowledge exchange and outreach by raising awareness of FAO’s key themes, initiatives and capacity development.
A disaggregation of indicator 6.4.2 “Level of water stress: freshwater withdrawal as a proportion of available freshwater resources” at river basin district level in Italy
2023
This report is the presentation of the methodology applied in Italy to spatially disaggregate the computation of the level of water stress from the national to the subnational scale (SDG indicator 6.4.2). Compared to the national assessment, which results in a low level of water stress in the country, the spatial disaggregation of the indicator by the hydrological unit highlighted the presence of basins affected by water stress exceeding 60 per cent (district of the Po river basin).
Illuminating Hidden Harvests The contribution of small-scale fisheries to sustainable development
2023
Illuminating Hidden Harvests: the contributions of small-scale fisheries to sustainable development (hereinafter IHH) is a study uncovering the contributions and impacts of small-scale fisheries through a multidisciplinary approach. The study provides information that quantifies and improves understanding of the crucial role of small-scale fisheries in the areas of food security and nutrition, sustainable livelihoods, poverty eradication and healthy ecosystems.
Enhancing the cotton sector in Latin America and the Caribbean with innovation’s technologies through South-South cooperation
2022
The case study on the collaboration between FAO and the Embrapa aims to highlight the results achieved within the framework of the Brazil-FAO International Cooperation Program with a particular focus on Embrapa's technical support during the implementation of the +Cotton Project in five countries in the Latin American and Caribbean region.
Mainstreaming biodiversity in forestry
2022
This study is a collaboration between FAO and the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR), lead centre of the CGIAR research programme on Forests, Trees and Agroforestry (FTA). Illustrated by eight country case-studies, the report reviews progress and outlines the technical and policy tools available for countries and stakeholders, as well as the steps needed, to effectively mainstream biodiversity in forestry.
Developing capacities to enhance sustainable agrifood systems and combating climate change
2022
The case study on the collaboration between FAO and the Universidad Politecnica de Madrid will emphasize on collaborations to develop capacities and raise awareness on topics related to Responsible Governance of Tenure of Land, Fisheries and Forest. Further key results focus on the generation and dissemination of knowledge products as well as the assessment and systematization of good practices on food security, nutrition governance, rural economics and climate smart agriculture.
Developing capacities to better contribute to the improvement of food security and nutrition in Africa
2022
Highlights key results achieved under the FAO and RUFORUM (Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture) partnership established through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in October 2017 and renewed in 2020.
Building resilience and sustainability into food systems in marginal environments
2022
Highlights key results achieved under the FAO and the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) partnership established through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in 2015 and renewed in 2020.
Labelling and certification schemes for Indigenous Peoples' foods Generating income while protecting and promoting Indigenous Peoples’ values
2022
This review, for the first time to date, analyses the potential of labelling and certification schemes for Indigenous Peoples to market their food products. Specifically, it looks at those schemes that are designed by, with and for Indigenous Peoples, and that can provide economic, social and environmental benefits while protecting and promoting their unique values centered around the respect of life and Mother Earth.
Sustainable, resilient and innovative agrifood systems: steps towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals
2021
The scale-up note highlights the results achieved through the collaboration established in 2015 between FAO and the Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR), Consiglio per la ricerca in agricoltura e l’analisi dell’economia agraria (CREA), and Agenzia nazionale per la nuove tecnologie, l’energia e lo sviluppo economico e sostenibile (ENEA). In 2018, the Istituto Superiore per la Protezione e Ricerca Ambientale (ISPRA) joined the partnership.
Addressing global challenges from a Latin American perspective: Joining efforts to develop capacities and raise awareness for an integrated management of agriculture and natural resources
2021
The case study on the collaboration between FAO and the Centro Agronomico Tropical de Investigacion y Ensenanza (CATIE) aims to highlight the results achieved through the collaboration established in 2014. The case study emphasize on strengthening the capacities of Latin American practitioners, and the production and dissemination of communication materials in fields such as integrated management of agriculture, forest, and natural resources, including the implementation of voluntary guidelines.
Public food procurement for sustainable food systems and healthy diets
2021
Sustainable Public Food Procurement (PFP) represents a key game changer for food systems transformation. It can influence both food consumption and food production patterns. It can deliver multiple social, economic, and environmental benefits towards sustainable food systems for healthy diets. This publication aims to contribute to the improved understanding, dissemination, and use of PFP as a development tool in particular in the case of school meals programmes.
Improving sustainable rice production in Africa through capacity development and innovation
2021
Highlights key results achieved under the FAO and Africa Rice Centre (AfricaRice) partnership established through an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in 2016.
Indigenous Peoples’ food systems Insights on sustainability and resilience from the front line of climate change
2021
This publication provides an overview of the common and unique sustainability elements of Indigenous Peoples' food systems, in terms of natural resource management, access to the market, diet diversity, indigenous peoples’ governance systems, and links to traditional knowledge and indigenous languages. While enhancing the learning on Indigenous Peoples food systems, it will raise awareness on the need to enhance the protection of Indigenous Peoples' food systems as a source of livelihood.
Enhancing resilience in African francophone countries
2021
The scale-up note on the partnership between FAO and the University of Liège illustrates the most important results achieved through this strategic collaboration including the enhancement of capacities and resilience in African francophone communities. The activities targeted several areas such as zoonotic and plant diseases, climate change, rural youth, sustainable development, natural resources, and food security.
Developing innovative and sustainable solutions for healthy food systems and a healthy planet A strategic partnership with Wageningen University & Research
2021
FAO and Wageningen University & Research are promoting and putting into practice innovative and sustainable approaches which have the potential to improve lives and encourage care of our planet as foreseen by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Joint capacity development actions, expertise exchanges, project implementation and resource mobilization efforts help to enhance FAO’s work to improve food and nutrition security and sustainability of natural resources.
استراتيجية منظمة الأغذية والزراعة لإشراك القطاع الخاص للفترة 2021 - 2025
2021
تستهدف هذه الاستراتيجية خصوصاً مختلف الجهات الفاعلة في القطاع الخاص انطلاقاً من الشركات الوطنية والمتعددة الجنسيات الكبرى، ووصولاً إلى المؤسسات المالية، والشركات المتناهية الصغر والصغيرة والمتوسطة الحجم(MSMEs) ، والمنظمات الصناعية والتجارية والاتحادات التي تمثل مصالح القطاع الخاص، والمزارعين ومنظماتهم، ومنظمات المنتجين والتعاونيات والمؤسسات الخيرية.
One Health Building resiliency to strengthen food and nutrition security
2020
FAO and Texas A&M AgriLife are partnering to develop capacities and build resilience contributing to healthy and sustainable animal production. This collaboration functions as a vehicle for the development of innovative tools, resources, and training in support of the One Health approach, which links animal wellbeing to public health and food security.