Webinar Wednesday 14 July at 14.00 (CEST) – accessing FAO resources on food safety and nutrition
Ahead of the Food Systems Summit, learn about where to find FAO publications and how to re-use these materials. The first of five Knowledge Sessions will cover Action Track 1: Ensure access to safe and nutritious food for all.
The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2021
Transforming food systems for food security, improved nutrition and affordable healthy diets for all
This report presents the first global assessment of food insecurity and malnutrition for 2020 as well as new estimates of the cost and affordability of healthy diets. It highlights the need for a deeper reflection on how to address the global food security and nutrition situation.
This edition notes that the global agri-sector has shown resilience during the pandemic, but income losses and a spike in food prices caused undernourishment to rise. It also assesses the global commodity markets over the coming decade, including fish and biofuel.
Insights on sustainability and resilience from the front line of climate change
This publication features eight Indigenous Peoples' food systems profiles, showcasing their diverse territorial management practices, climates, culture and traditional knowledge. It also examines the forces and pressures that Indigenous Peoples withstand to maintain their livelihoods.
This study focuses on public sector policies, legislation and institutional innovations that have successfully addressed poverty and malnutrition. These include promoting employment by supporting start-up businesses, improving productivity through agricultural technologies, and leveraging pricing policies to facilitate supply–demand balance.
Business models for investing in sustainable mechanization
To ensure that business models for mechanization hire services are profitable, sustainable and inclusive, this study analyses five typical agri-hire business models, identifying their success factors and providing entry points for investment.
Building agricultural resilience to natural hazard-induced disasters
Insights from country case studies
This report argues for a shift from coping with the impacts of disasters to an ex-ante approach that focuses on prevention, mitigation and recovery. It recommends that governments provide consistent information and training for farmers to cope with natural hazard risks.
2021 FAO Crop and Food Supply Assessment Mission (CFSAM) to the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste
This report shows that the production of main staple crops increased due to favourable rainfall throughout the cropping season.
It is estimated that the 2021 production of maize, rice and root crops is at about 136 400 tonnes, nearly 8 percent above the past five-year average.
Near East and North Africa Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition 2020
Enhancing resilience of food systems in the Arab States
This report notes that nearly 137 million people in the region did not have regular access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food in 2019. Proposed policy directions to strengthen food systems include diversifying trade partners and improving local logistics.
Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition in Latin America and the Caribbean 2020
Food security and nutrition for lagging territories
This report analyses child overweight and stunting in Latin America and Caribbean countries, while identifying which territories are lagging behind. It also warns about the increase in overweight and obesity that has occurred in all age groups.
South Sudan Emergency Livelihood Response Programme 2021–2023
This document presents FAO’s multi-year programme to address severe food insecurity in South Sudan. The strategy focuses on life-saving interventions, conditional assistance, and livelihood support.
Review of the techno-economic performance of the main global fishing fleets
This report sheds light on the pandemic's effects on the aquaculture sector, showcasing best practices and mitigation approaches, including financial support programmes, national aquaculture strategies and timely provision of subsidies.
Small-scale fisheries and the human right to adequate food
Making the connection: exploring synergies in the implementation of the SSF Guidelines and the Right to Food Guidelines
This document identifies complementarities and potential synergies of jointly implementing the SSF Guidelines and Right to Food Guidelines, including ensuring better access to resources for vulnerable and marginalized groups.
Country gender assessment of the agriculture and rural sector
Palestine
The study suggests that the role of women in Palestine tends to be focused on agricultural production and food preparation, whereas women have limited access to financial resources. It suggests FAO strengthen its technical support and capacity building to bridge gender gaps.
