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      Regional fisheries management organizations and advisory bodies: activities and developments, 2000-2017

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      Provides an overview of the activities and developments of regional fisheries management organisations (RFMOs) and regional fisheries advisory bodies (RFABs) from 2000 to 2017, based on a compilation of data…

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      Turkey: Syrian Refugee Resilience Plan 2018-2019

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      Presents FAO’s guiding document to support the Government of Turkey in addressing the needs of Syrians under Temporary Protection (SuTPs) and vulnerable host communities in Turkey. The plan is based…

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      Developing gender-sensitive value chains: a guiding framework

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      This publication aims to facilitate the systematic integration of gender equality dimensions into value chain (VC) development programmes. It raises awareness about gender inequalities and discusses the importance of addressing…

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      Africa - regional overview of food security and nutrition 2019: containing the damage of economic slowdowns and downturns to food security in Africa

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      Looks at how, despite a recent slowdown in undernourishment, food insecurity is rising due to economic downturns, conflict and climate extremes. This report suggests that countries should develop policies and…

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      2019 regional overview of food security and nutrition in Latin America and the Caribbean: towards healthier food environments that address all forms of malnutrition

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      Promoting true development requires the guarantee of an adequate healthy diet. This can only be achieved through the commitment of States, which is why governments of the region have begun…

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      Oilcrops complex: policy changes and industry measures, annual compendium 2019

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      Offers an overview of government policies and related private sector measures concerning global and national markets for oilcrops and derived products. The book’s purpose is to facilitate the work of…

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      The global action for Fall Armyworm control: action framework 2020-2022, working together to tame the global threat

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      Presents the Global Action for Fall Armyworm Control, FAO’s new initiative aimed at mobilizing USD 500 million from 2020 to 2022, for radical, direct and coordinated measures to strengthen monitoring…

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      Global Conference on Tenure and User Rights in Fisheries 2018: achieving sustainable development goals by 2030, Yeosu, Republic of Korea, 10-14 September 2018

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      Looks at how tenure and rights-based approaches can harmonize the concepts of responsible fisheries, social and economic development, and the fair and equitable application of user rights in capture fisheries.

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      Report of the Special Meeting on Urgent Food Problems, May 20-27, 1946

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      The future of food and agriculture: trends and challenges

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      Sheds light on the challenges that agriculture and food systems are facing now and into the 21st century. This report’s analysis of 15 global trends provides insights into what is…

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      Europe and central Asia regional overview of food insecurity: the food insecurity transition

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      The Regional overviews of food insecurity provide an overview of key trends in food security and nutrition across FAO’s five official regions.

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      The charcoal transition: greening the charcoal value chain to mitigate climate change and improve local livelihoods

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      What are the climate change impacts of current practices in charcoal production and consumption worldwide? What is the potential of sustainable charcoal production in reducing GHG emissions? What are the…

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      Soil organic carbon: the hidden potential

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      Provides an overview to decision-makers and practitioners of the main scientific facts and information regarding the current knowledge and knowledge gaps on soil organic carbon. It highlights how better information…

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      FAO social protection framework: promoting rural development for all

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      In a world where three quarters of poor and chronically undernourished people reside in rural areas, this publication demonstrates how social protection can strengthen food security, nutrition, agricultural development, rural…

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      Unlocking the potential of soil organic carbon - outcome document: of the Global Symposium on Soil Organic Carbon 2017, 21-23 March 2017 - FAO Headquarters, Rome, Italy

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      FAO organised a symposium to review the role of soils and SOC in the context of climate change, sustainable development and land degradation neutrality. The outcomes will contribute to building…

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      Trade and food standards

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      This book focuses on the close relationship between food standards and trade, and aims to raise awareness of international food standards.

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      Proceedings of a technical workshop: development of voluntary guidelines for the sustainability of the Mediterranean diet in the Mediterranean region, 14-15 March 2017, CIHEAM-Bari, Valenzano (Bari)

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      The Mediterranean diet is attracting increasing attention internationally not only as a healthy diet but also as a sustainable one.

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      The state of food and agriculture 2017: leveraging food systems for inclusive rural transformation

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      Examines rural change within the context of economy-wide structural transformation, showing how rural areas are just as important a contributor to alleviating poverty as urban areas. A distinguishing feature of…

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      Putting the voluntary guidelines on tenure into practice: a learning guide for civil society organizations

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      This learning guide is designed to give civil society and grassroots organizations a deeper understanding of the Voluntary Guidelines on the Responsible Governance of Tenure of Land, Fisheries and Forests…

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      Food outlook: biannual report on global food markets, November 2017

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      According to the latest issue of this biannual outlook, food commodity markets remain well supplied.

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      Improving the performance of Tilapia: perspective from bioeconomic modelling

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      Tilapia is the world’s most popular aquaculture species, farmed mostly in earthen ponds.

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      Rift Valley Fever surveillance

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      Provides risk-based guidance for designing, planning and implementing effective participatory and syndromic surveillance of Rift Valley fever (RVF). The manual shows how to tailor this guidance to the epidemiological needs…

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      Women’s participation and leadership in fisherfolk organizations and collective in fisheries: a review of evidence on enablers, drivers and barriers

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      Despite increased recognition of the range and importance of roles played by women in the fisheries sector, there is still a very low presence of women in fisherfolk organizations around…

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      Dynamic development, shifting demographics and changing diets: the story of the rapidly evolving food system in Asia and the Pacific and why it is constantly on the move

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      Looks at the implications of the societal changes that are transforming Asia and the Pacific. The region is experiencing major demographic shifts and urbanizing rapidly. According to this report, solutions…

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      Discovering forests: learning guide (age 10-13)

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      This beautifully illustrated learning guide aims to introduce students aged 10-13 to the many aspects and roles of forests.

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      Report of the sessions organized by the FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Department and the IUCN Fisheries Expert Group at the fourth International Marine Protected Areas Congress (IMPAC4): La Serena, Chile 5-8 September 2017

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      Covers protection of vulnerable marine ecosystems in the high seas from bottom fishing impacts and the linkages between marine protected areas and food security. The role of regional fisheries management…

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      Making forest concessions in the tropics work to achieve the 2030 Agenda: voluntary guidelines

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      These current Guidelines show that forest concessions are an effective economic instrument of forest policy in the context of the 2030 Agenda, transforming them into an instrument capable of delivering…

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      The state of the world’s forests 2018: forest pathways to sustainable development

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      This latest edition offers new information on the interlinkages between forests and trees and the Sustainable Development Goals, with thematic metrics that bring together concrete data and evidence from a…

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      The state of agricultural commodity markets 2018: agricultural trade, climate change and food security

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      Focuses on the complex and underexplored intersection between agricultural trade, climate change and food security. The report makes an important contribution to the policy debates on climate change adaptation and…

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      The state of food and agriculture 2018: migration, agriculture and rural development

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      Analyses migratory flows - internal and international - and how they are linked to processes of economic development, demographic change, and natural-resource pressure. The focus is on rural migration, the…

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      Oilcrops complex: policy changes and industry measures, annual compendium 2017

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      Offers an overview of salient government policies and related private sector measures concerning global and national markets for oilcrops and derived products. Its purpose is to facilitate the work of…

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      Report of the Expert Workshop on Means and Methods for Reducing Marine Mammal Mortality in Fishing and Aquaculture Operations: Rome, Italy, 20-23 March 2018

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      Reviews the current state of knowledge on the issue of marine mammal bycatch, and evaluates the efficacy of different strategies and measures for mitigating bycatch and their implementation. This publication…

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      Report of the technical consultation on marking of fishing gear: Rome, 5-9 February 2018

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      Discusses the need to monitor and retrieve abandoned, lost or otherwise discarded fishing gear (ALDFG), improve disposal of fish aggregation devices (FADs), and facilitate communication between different fishing fleets.

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      Biophysical and socio-economic baselines: the starting point for action against desertification

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      Presents the main results of the Action Against Desertification project in support of eight states from the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group in the sustainable management and restoration of degraded…

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      Asia and the Pacific regional overview of food security and nutrition 2018: accelerating progress towards the SDGs

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      This report seeks to accelerate progress toward the goals of a healthy and hunger-free Asia and the Pacific region in light of the slowdown that has become evident over the…

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      Home-grown School Feeding Resource Framework: technical document

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      A guidance tool for stakeholders involved in programme design, implementation and monitoring of Home-Grown School Feeding Programmes and the related policy and institutional environment, including governments and development partners, civil…

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      Strengthening nutrition action: a resource guide for countries based on the policy recommendations of the Second International Conference on Nutrition (ICN2)

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      Provides guidance to countries for translating the 60 recommended policy options and actions of the Second International Conference of Nutrition’s Framework of Action into country-specific commitments for action. The process…

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      World food and agriculture statistical pocketbook 2018

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      Presents, at a glance, selected key indicators on agriculture and food security, and is meant to serve as an easy-to- access and quick reference for all stakeholders and partners involved…

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      World programme for the census of agriculture 2020: Vol. 2: Operational guidelines

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      FAO has supported member countries in carrying out their national agricultural censuses since 1945, through the development and dissemination of international standards, concepts, definitions and methodologies as well as technical…

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      Report of the Second Meeting of the Part 6 Working Group established by the Parties to the Agreement on Port State Measures to Prevent, Deter and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing: 5-6 July 2018, Rome

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      During this meeting, the Working Group discussed the requirements of developing States for the implementation of the Port State Measures Agreement (PSMA), noting legal, operational, and technical challenges and identifying…

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      Guide to the classical biological control of insect pests in planted and natural forests

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      Explains the why and how of classical biological control in forestry, and addresses the potential risks associated with such programmes. Written by a team of experts, this publication provides general…

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      Energy Challenge Badge

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      Designed to show the crucial role energy plays for life on our planet as well as for our daily lives. Energy Challenge Badge looks at the different sources of energy…

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      Report of the Expert Meeting on Methodologies for Conducting Fishing Fleet Techno-Economic Performance Reviews: Chennai, India, 18-20 September 2018

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      This expert meeting looked into the advantages and disadvantages of various methodologies for reviewing the economic and technical performance of fishing fleets, and discussed a general sampling/survey methodology for conducting…

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      Oilcrops complex: policy changes and industry measures, annual compendium 2018

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      Offers an overview of salient government policies and related private sector measures concerning global and national markets for oilcrops and derived products. Detailed news items are presented in tabular form…

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      Assessing the governance of tenure for improving forests and livelihoods: a tool to support the implementation of the voluntary guidelines on the responsible governance of tenure

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      Presents a tool for understanding the strengths and limitations of forest tenure reforms. The paper was developed to recognise the resource use rights of local communities, with the overall objective…

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      Access to markets for small actors in the roots and tubers sector: tailored financial services and climate risk management tools to link small farmers to markets

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      Provides a summary of the lessons learned, and related policy recommendations, from the case studies undertaken as part of the project Strengthening linkages between small actors and buyers in the…

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      Governance challenges for disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation convergence in agriculture - guidance for analysis: governance and policy support - discussion paper

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      This discussion paper aims to help practitioners work in a more informed and politically sensitive way to integrate actions on disaster risk reduction (DRR) and climate change adaptation (CCA) in…

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      World food and agriculture statistical pocketbook 2019

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      Presents at a glance, selected key indicators on agriculture and food security, and is meant to serve as an quick and easy-to-access reference for stakeholders and partners involved in policy…

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