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Book (series)World Food and Agriculture – Statistical Yearbook 2023 2023
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No results found.This publication offers a synthesis of the major factors at play in the global food and agricultural landscape. Statistics are presented in four thematic chapters, covering the economic importance of agricultural activities, inputs, outputs and factors of production, their implications for food security and nutrition and their impacts on the environment. The Yearbook is meant to constitute a primary tool for policymakers, researchers and analysts, as well as the general public interested in the past, present and future path of food and agriculture. -
Book (series)The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2025
Addressing high food price inflation for food security and nutrition
2025Also available in:
No results found.While some progress and recovery have been made in recent years, the world is still above pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels and far from eradicating hunger and food insecurity by 2030 (SDG Target 2.1). Similarly, despite some progress in the global nutrition targets, the world is not on track to achieve SDG Target 2.2. Among other factors, persistent food price inflation has slowed this momentum.The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2025 highlights how elevated inflation in many countries has undermined purchasing power and, especially among low-income populations, access to healthy diets. The report documents how high food price inflation is associated with increases in food insecurity and child malnutrition. Vulnerable groups, including low-income households, women, and rural communities, can be particularly affected by food price inflation, risking setbacks in the fight against hunger and malnutrition.In response to these challenges and to prevent future price shocks, the report examines policy measures adopted by countries, and outlines what is necessary going forwards. It stresses the importance of coherent implementation of fiscal and monetary policies to stabilize markets, promote open and resilient trade, and protect vulnerable populations. Additionally, it calls for better data systems and sustained investment in resilient agrifood systems to build long-term food security and nutrition. These coordinated actions are vital to reignite progress towards ending hunger and malnutrition by 2030. -
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. -
DocumentNon-wood news
An information bulletin on Non-Wood Forest Products
2007Also available in:
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. -
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.
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Book (series)Guide pour la planification de la gestion forestière multifonctionnelle à l’intention des petites et moyennes entreprises forestières 2025
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Cette publication présente la planification de la gestion forestière, en mettant l'accent sur la gestion forestière multifonctionnelle des petites et moyennes entreprises forestières. Cette planification traduit les politiques forestières en un programme coordonné de gestion intégrant les dimensions environnementales, économiques et sociales. Elle peut servir de base juridique, d'accord de concession ou d'outil de gestion durable. La gestion forestière multifonctionnelle valorise les services écosystémiques des forêts au-delà du bois: régulation de l’eau, atténuation du changement climatique, conservation de la biodiversité et valeurs culturelles.La planification de la gestion forestière peut renforcer la durabilité et les bénéfices tirés des forêts. Les petites et moyennes entreprises forestières jouent un rôle clé dans les économies forestières et les moyens de subsistance. Cependant, elles sont confrontées à des obstacles tels que des cadres politiques inadéquats, le manque d’outils de soutien et des défis de gestion. La planification permet de les surmonter en garantissant le respect des lois, en atténuant les risques, en promouvant la durabilité et en soutenant le développement de la chaîne de valeur. Le processus comprend la collecte d’informations, la définition des objectifs, l’élaboration des plans et la mise en place d’un système de suivi. La mobilisation des parties prenantes et la recherche du consensus renforcent la qualité de la prise de décision.Ce guide propose un cadre étape par étape pour la planification de la gestion forestière, adaptable aux contextes nationaux et locaux, conforme aux exigences réglementaires en vigueur. -
Book (stand-alone)Agriculture and wetlands: Maintaining and restoring wetlands for sustainable food production and ecosystem health
Technical Report 13
2025Also available in:
No results found.Agriculture and Wetlands: Maintaining and Restoring Wetlands for Sustainable Food Production and Ecosystem Health highlights how food security and wetland conservation can - and must - work together. Developed by the Scientific & Technical Review Panel (STRP) of the Convention on Wetlands and FAO this technical report shares policy lessons drawn from case studies from Ramsar regions, covering rice paddies in Sri Lanka, organic farms in Thailand’s Yom River Basin, conservation tillage in Türkiye and prairie pothole restoration in Canada. The report explains why agriculture depends on wetlands for water regulation, soil fertility, carbon storage and biodiversity - and how unsustainable farming is eroding those very services. It demonstrates how healthy wetlands regulate water, store carbon, and nurture biodiversity - services that underpin crop yields and climate resilience - while detailing how poorly managed farming still drives wetland loss. With tools for efficient resource use, and multi-stakeholder governance, this publication is an important roadmap for decision-makers seeking to safeguard wetlands while securing sustainable agrifood systems. -
Policy briefAgriculture and wetlands: Supporting farmers and practitioners towards ssustainable food systems and healthy catchments
Policy brief 8
2025Also available in:
No results found.Agriculture and wetlands: Supporting farmers and practitioners towards sustainable food systems and healthy catchments shares guidance from the Convention on Wetlands’ Scientific and Technical Review Panel. Drawing on 18 case studies and Technical Report 13, the brief explains how wetland degradation—driven by drainage, over-abstraction and agrochemical runoff—undermines the very water regulation, nutrient cycling and biodiversity on which farming depends.The brief sets out five priority actions and implementing them will strengthen food security, climate resilience and biodiversity while safeguarding wetlands for future generations. The brief also flags evidence gaps—especially for small-scale, under-documented farming systems—and calls for research on nature-based solutions, detailed technical guidance for specific production systems, and tools that balance ecosystem-service trade-offs at catchment scale.By placing wise-use principles at the centre of agricultural development, this policy brief provides Contracting Parties, practitioners and investors with a clear roadmap for achieving sustainable food production in wetland landscapes. -
BookletStatut et dynamique des forêts en Afrique de l’Ouest 2025
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Ce résumé présente une synthèse des principales conclusions sur l’estimation des surfaces forestières, leur évolution, ainsi que les moteurs directs et sousjacents de la déforestation et de la dégradation des forêts, produits dans le cadre du projet financé par la Suède intitulé Transformation mondiale des forêts pour les populations et le climat en Afrique de l’Ouest. Mis en oeuvre par l’Organisation des Nations Unies pour l’alimentation et l’agriculture (FAO), en collaboration étroite avec la Communauté économique des États de l’Afrique de l’Ouest (CEDEAO) et les institutions nationales, le projet soutient 15 pays d’Afrique de l’Ouest dans le renforcement de leurs systèmes de suivi forestier et de l’utilisation des terres. -
Book (stand-alone)Tackling forest crime in West Africa
Training of trainers curriculum
2025Also available in:
No results found.This publication presents a comprehensive training of trainers curriculum designed to strengthen the capacity of forestry enforcement officers in West Africa to effectively combat forest crime. Developed under the regional project “Global Transformation of Forests for People and Climate: A Focus on West Africa”, the curriculum addresses key challenges identified in seven West African countries through legal assessments, stakeholder interviews, and literature reviews.Structured into four core modules, the curriculum covers: (1) an overview of forest crimes and their socioeconomic and environmental impacts; (2) the role of international legal frameworks, with a focus on the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES); (3) investigative techniques and evidence gathering; and (4) transboundary cooperation and lessons learned from regional implementation.The curriculum emphasizes participatory learning and includes case studies, exercises, and discussion prompts to encourage engagement and contextual adaptation. It integrates the use of innovative forest monitoring tools and provides guidance on aligning national legislation with international obligations. Trainers are equipped to tailor content to local realities, facilitate interactive sessions, and promote institutional coordination among enforcement bodies.This resource aims to foster more consistent, informed, and cooperative responses to forest crime in West Africa, contributing to stronger legal frameworks, improved governance, and the protection of forest ecosystems and communities dependent on them.