粮食体系风险：新趋势与新挑战
2019
粮食体系在过去几十年中的演变方式使其现在面临着重大风险，而且会给粮食体系的未来造成威胁。粮食体系的演变严重加剧了气候变化、环境破坏、自然资源过度开发以及空气、水和土壤污染。尽管全球平均能量供应有所提高，粮食和农产品市场有了很大发展，但粮食获取和附加值再分配方面出现了巨大的不平等，引发了严重的营养和社会新问题。基于对最新科学知识的回顾，该报告描绘了一幅暗淡的图景，聚焦于低收入和中低收入国家，这些国家的人口面临着比其他地方人口更大的挑战。各种威胁不断累积，几乎没有什么可选方案来适应或缓解这些风险组合。这是对所有参与粮食体系变革的企业、政策制定者、消费者、出资机构的呼吁，他们要牢记体系的各个方面及其多重成果和风险，以便能够塑造更可持续、更公平的粮食体系。
WaPOR quality assessment Technical report on the data quality of the WaPOR FAO database version 1.0
2019
This report describes the quality assessment of the FAO’s data portal to monitor Water Productivity through Open access of Remotely sensed derived data (WaPOR 1.0). The WaPOR 1.0 data portal has been prepared as a major output of the project: ´Using Remote Sensing in support of solutions to reduce agricultural water productivity gaps’, funded by the Government of The Netherlands.
Highlights of the FAO-Cirad partnership
2017
Joint publication of FAO and CIRAD on the three-year partnership (collaborating on key themes of agroecology, animal health, family farming and climate change) highlighting FAO and CIRAD expertise to contribute to the achievement of the FAO mandate, Strategic Objectives and the Sustainable Developmental Goals.
Innovative markets for sustainable agriculture How innovations in market institutions encourage sustainable agriculture in developing countries
2016
The FAO and INRA conducted surveys exploring innovative market-driven approaches for sustainable agriculture in developing nations. Fifteen cases worldwide demonstrate how small-scale initiatives aligning with market demand foster sustainable practices and institution innovation. These initiatives address local and global consumer concerns, relying on social values and partnerships to promote system innovations. Public sector involvement is crucial for sustainable agriculture efforts.
The Rome Declaration: Ten Steps to Responsible Inland Fisheries
2016
Inland fisheries are vital for global food security, especially in developing countries, providing essential nutrients to millions. However, inadequate data and policy neglect endanger their sustainability. The FAO and Michigan State University's 2015 conference outlined 10 crucial steps to safeguard inland fisheries, aiming to address these challenges and secure their future.
Understanding mountain soils A contribution from mountain areas to the International Year of Soils 2015
2015
Mountain soils are vital for agriculture and ecosystem functions, supporting food security for millions. Yet, they face threats from climate change, deforestation, and unsustainable practices, leading to degradation and disasters. However, mountain communities possess indigenous knowledge and practices crucial for resilience. This publication highlights the importance of mountain soils, their challenges, and showcases lessons learned and recommendations for sustainable development.
White Paper Mediterranean food consumption patterns Diet, environment, society, economy and health
2015
This publication aims at contributing to the overall development of the Feeding Knowledge Programme, by reporting on the work done under its Priority 5: “Mediterranean food consumption patterns: diet, environment, society, economy and health”. The Feeding Knowledge Programme has been developed by CIHEAM-Bari, in cooperation with the Politecnico of Milan, in the framework of the 2015 Milan Universal Exposition, the theme of which is: Feeding the planet, energy for life.
BUILDING BRIDGES OF CONFIDENCE Through Technical Dialogue - Final Report Middle East and North Africa - Regional initiative for dryland management. International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) - June 2007 - ICARDA-FAO-WORLD BANK
2007
The “Regional Initiative for Dryland Management” was designed to bring together technical experts from Israel and Arab countries in an attempt to build bridges of confidence among conflicting parties, bridges that would eventually facilitate rapprochement and ultimately peace. The Initiative’s objective was to bring experts together to discuss technical issues of mutual interest, in this case dryland management and desertification.