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Book (series)The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2024
Financing to end hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition in all its forms
2024Six years from 2030, hunger and food insecurity trends are not yet moving in the right direction to end hunger and food insecurity (SDG Target 2.1) by 2030. The indicators of progress towards global nutrition targets similarly show that the world is not on track to eliminate all forms of malnutrition (SDG Target 2.2). Billions of people still lack access to nutritious, safe and sufficient food. Nevertheless, progress in many countries provides hope of the possibility of getting back on track towards hunger and malnutrition eradication. Implementing the policies, investments and legislation needed to revert the current trends of hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition requires proper financing for food security and nutrition. Despite a broad agreement on the urgent need to increase financing for food security and nutrition, the same cannot be said for a common understanding regarding how this financing should be defined and tracked. The report provides a long-awaited definition of financing for food security and nutrition and guidance for its implementation. There are recommendations regarding the efficient use of innovative financing tools and reforms to the food security and nutrition financing architecture. Establishing a common definition of financing for food security and nutrition, and methods for its tracking, measurement and implementation, is an important first step towards sustainably increasing the financing flows needed to end hunger, food insecurity and all forms of malnutrition, and to ensure access to healthy diets for all, today and tomorrow. -
Book (stand-alone)The future of food and agriculture: Trends and challenges 2017
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No results found.What will be needed to realize the vision of a world free from hunger and malnutrition? After shedding light on the nature of the challenges that agriculture and food systems are facing now and throughout the 21st century, the study provides insights into what is at stake and what needs to be done. “Business as usual” is not an option. Major transformations in agricultural systems, rural economies, and natural resources management are necessary. The present study was undertaken for the quadrennial review of FAO’s strategic framework and for the preparation of the Organization Medium-Term plan 2018-2021. -
Book (series)The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2024
Blue Transformation in action
2024The 2024 edition of The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture features the Blue Transformation in action, illustrated by activities and initiatives, led by FAO in collaboration with Members, partners and key stakeholders, to integrate aquatic foods into global food security and sustainability, enhance policy advocacy, scientific research and capacity building, disseminate sustainable practices and technological innovations, and support community involvement. Part 1 of this edition of The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture benefits from significant improvements in data collection, analytical and assessment tools and methodologies to present the most up-to-date review of world fisheries and aquaculture production and utilization. Part 2 highlights the role of FAO and its partners to catalyse the transformational changes required to support aquaculture expansion and intensification, effective management of global fisheries and upgrading of aquatic value chains. Part 3 covers the high-impact challenges and opportunities of the untapped potential of utilizing whole fish and by-products to improve food security and nutrition, expounds on the role of aquatic food systems in providing critical climate, biodiversity and environmentally sound solutions, and highlights the importance of their integration into national and multilateral processes. It also presents an outlook on future trends up to 2032 based on projections. The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2024 provides the most up-to-date and evidence-based information, supporting policy, scientific and technical insights on challenges, opportunities and innovations shaping the present and future of the sector, for the benefit of a wide and expanding audience of policymakers, managers, scientists, fishers, farmers, traders, civil society activists and consumers. -
Book (stand-alone)FAO Yearbook of Forest Products 2001 2003
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No results found.The FAO Yearbook of Forest Products is a compilation of statistical data on basic forest products for all countries and territories of the world. It contains series of annual data on the volume of production and the volume and value of trade in forest products. It includes tables showing direction of trade and average unit values of trade for certain products. Statistical information in the yearbook is based primarily on data provided to the FAO Forestry Department by the countries through quest ionnaires or official publications. In the absence of official data, FAO makes an estimate based on the best information available. -
DocumentNon-wood news
An information bulletin on Non-Wood Forest Products
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No results found.Behind the new-look Non-Wood News is the usual wealth of information from the world of NWFPs. The Special Features section covers two different aspects of NWFPs: a specific product (bamboo) and a developing market (cosmetics and beauty care). Bamboo is versatile: it can be transformed, for example, into textiles, charcoal, vinegar, green plastic or paper and can also be used as a food source, a deodorant, an innovative building material and to fuel power stations. Reports indicate that natural c osmetics and beauty care are a huge global market, with forecasts indicating an annual growth of 9 percent through 2008. The Special Feature on Forest cosmetics: NWFP use in the beauty industry builds on this and includes information industry interest and marketing strategies (consumers are being drawn to natural products and thus their content is emphasized). As can be seen from the articles on shea butter in Africa and thanakha in Myanmar, many societies have always used and benefited from nat ural cosmetics. This issue includes other examples of traditional knowledge, such as the uses of the secretions of a poisonous tree frog in Brazil and the use by the traditional healers in India of allelopathic knowledge.
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Book (stand-alone)Sea moss cultivation in the Caribbean
A practical guide on best practices
2025Also available in:
No results found.This manual provides a comprehensive guide on best practices for sea moss cultivation in the Caribbean, emphasizing its economic potential and role in supporting rural and coastal communities. Sea moss (Kappaphycus alvarezii), commonly known as Eucheuma cottonii, has long been harvested in the region for cultural and culinary uses, and its cultivation presents a sustainable opportunity for economic growth and environmental conservation. The manual details essential aspects of sea moss farming, including site selection, cultivation techniques, pest and disease management, and maintenance practices, with a focus on optimizing yield and quality.In addition to practical farming guidelines, the manual addresses post-harvest handling, market competitiveness, and adherence to international standards such as the Sea Moss Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) Qualification Standard. It also considers aspects of the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) and the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) standards, ensuring sustainability, traceability, and social responsibility. The document incorporates lessons learned from other sea moss-producing regions, offering a valuable resource for farmers, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and researchers.This publication aligns with FAO’s strategic objectives by promoting sustainable aquaculture and enhancing livelihoods in rural and coastal areas. By fostering best practices in sea moss cultivation, it supports economic diversification, environmental stewardship, and food security in the Caribbean. The manual serves as a critical tool for those seeking to develop a resilient and profitable sea moss industry, ultimately contributing to regional economic growth and sustainable resource management. -
BookletLand Tenure Journal
Editorial policies and submission instructions
2025Also available in:
No results found.The Land Tenure Journal (LTJ) is a peer-reviewed, open-access flagship journal of the Rural Transformation and Gender Equality Division (ESP) of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The Land Tenure Journal, launched in early 2010, is a successor to the Land Reform, Land Settlement and Cooperatives magazine, which was published between 1964 and 2009. The Land Tenure Journal is a medium for the dissemination of quality information and diversified views on land and natural resources tenure. This brochure will serve as an editorial reference for all authors wishing to submit articles to be published in the Land Tenure Journal. The LTJ supports an increased understanding of improved governance of tenure with particular reference to the Voluntary Guidelines on the Responsible Governance of Tenure of Land, Fisheries and Forests in the Context of National Food Security (VGGT).This brochure contains all editorial policies and submission instructions related to the Land Tenure Journal. It will be published on the upcoming Tenure website and will serve as an editorial reference for all authors interested in submitting articles for publication in the LTJ. -
Book (stand-alone)Guide for improved monitoring of anchored fish aggregating device catches and improved assessment of anchored fish aggregating device impacts on stocks in the Western Central Atlantic Fishery Commission (WECAFC) region 2025
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No results found.This guide is mainly aimed at national/local fishery authorities and researchers involved in developing and implementing fishery data collection systems. It first describes recent efforts in improving fishery data collection systems involving aFADs in the WECAFC region, with focus on the Eastern Caribbean. It then builds on such efforts to propose a way forward that hinges on the potentially transformative power of information and communications technology (ICT) tools to address past and current data deficiencies. It is expected that the full uptake and implementation of many of the monitoring and data collection recommendations provided here will be incremental and will require a phased-in approach for adoption. -
Book (stand-alone)Afrodescendientes en América Latina y el Caribe: Un acercamiento a las realidades sociales y territoriales en el mundo rural 2025
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No results found.Los datos censales muestran que las personas afrodescendientes experimentan mayores niveles de desigualdad, marginación y discriminación, especialmente en las zonas rurales. Esta situación es más pronunciada entre las mujeres y jóvenes afrodescendientes, quienes tienen menos oportunidades de acceder a la propiedad de la tierra, servicios básicos, educación de calidad y vivienda, entre otros. Esta delicada situación se agrava al analizarla desde la perspectiva de su participación, autonomía y autodeterminación como pueblos afrodescendientes.La Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Alimentación y la Agricultura (FAO) y la Comisión Económica para América Latina y el Caribe (CEPAL) elaboraron este informe en seguimiento al trabajo que gobiernos, organismos internacionales y órganos representativos de los pueblos afrodescendientes vienen desarrollando en América Latina y el Caribe para promover su visibilidad, reconocimiento y la generación de los entornos necesarios para el ejercicio efectivo de sus derechos.El informe incluye recomendaciones a considerar para la generación de políticas públicas más inclusivas y culturalmente pertinentes, especialmente en contextos rurales, en coherencia con la Agenda 2030 para el Desarrollo Sostenible y profundizando el trabajo que la FAO viene desarrollando enfocado en la transformación hacia sistemas agroalimentarios más eficientes, inclusivos, resilientes y sostenibles, para lograr una mejor producción, una mejor nutrición, un mejor medio ambiente y una vida mejor, sin dejar a nadie atrás. -
Book (stand-alone)FĂ UN BINE: SALVEAZĂ ALIMENTELE!
Pachet de materiale educaționale privind reducerea risipei alimentare în învățământul primar şi secundar - Pentru grupa de vârstă 14 (de la paisprezece ani în sus)
2024În prezent, se estimează că anual se pierd sau se irosesc 1,3 miliarde de tone din toate alimentele produse pentru consumul uman, ceea ce reprezintă un cost de peste 940 de miliarde de dolari pentru economia mondială, în timp ce aproximativ 815 milioane de persoane din întreaga lume suferă de malnutriție cronică şi peste 2000 de milioane de persoane suferă de carențe de micronutrienți.Educarea tinerilor pentru a prețui alimentele, în efortul de a reduce risipa de alimente, va contribui în mare măsură la schimbarea de comportament necesară pentru a stopa această problemă acum şi în viitor.“FĂ UN BINE: SALVEAZĂ ALIMENTELE” este un pachet educațional conceput în acest scop. Acest pachet educațional este rezultatul unui proces de dezvoltare cuprinzător, ştiințific şi incluziv, care a implicat contribuția atât a părților interesate din sectorul public, cât şi a celor din sectorul privat. Acesta răspunde cererii tot mai mari de informații din partea publicului cu privire la cauzele şi soluțiile de abordare a risipei de alimente şi încearcă să implice copiii în efortul global de reducere a risipei de alimente şi de atenuarea efectelor economice, de mediu şi sociale asociate acesteia.