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Book (series)Respecting free, prior and informed consent
Practical guidance for governments, companies, NGOs, indigenous peoples and local communities in relation to land acquisition
2014Improving governance of tenure is the objective of the Voluntary Guidelines on the Responsible Governance of Tenure of Land, Fisheries and Forests in the Context of National Food Security (Guidelines), which serve as a reference and set out principles and internationally accepted standards for responsible practices. The Guidelines state that responsible investments should do no harm, safeguard against dispossession of legitimate tenure right holders and environmental damage, and should respect human rights. This technical guide on Respecting free, prior and informed consent (FPIC) sets out practical actions for government agencies to respect and protect FPIC and for civil society organizations, land users and private investors globally to comply with their responsibilities in relation to FPIC, as endorsed by the Guidelines. -
Book (series)Compulsory acquisition of land and compensation 2008
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No results found.Compulsory acquisition is the power of government to acquire private rights in land without the willing consent of the owner or occupant in order to benefit society and is often necessary for social and economic development and the protection of the natural environment. The exercise of these powers is frequently contentious and problematic. The guide explains what compulsory acquisition and compensation are, and what constitutes good practice in this area, examining the consequences of poor legi slation, procedures and implementation. It is likely to be of most use in countries that are seeking to understand good practice in this area and to improve their own legislation, procedures and implementation in compulsory purchase and compensation in the interests of society as a whole. -
Book (stand-alone)Free Prior and Informed Consent: An indigenous peoples’ right and a good practice for local communities 2016
This Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) Manual is designed as a tool for project practitioners of a broad range of projects and programmes of any development organization, by providing information about the right to FPIC and how it can be implemented in six steps.
In an FPIC process, the “how”, “when” and “with and by whom”, are as important as “what” is being proposed. For an FPIC process to be effective and result in consent or lack of it, the way in which the process is conducted is paramount. The time allocated for the discussions among the indigenous peoples, the cultural appropriateness of the way the information is conveyed, and the involvement of the whole community, including key groups like women, the elderly and the youth in the process, are all essential. A thorough and well carried FPIC process helps guarantee everyone’s right to self-determination, allowing them to participate in decisions that affect their lives.
This FPIC Manual will ena ble field practitioners to incorporate FPIC into project and programmes’ design and implementation, ensuring that indigenous peoples’ rights are duly respected. FPIC can be considered the “gold standard” because it allows for the highest form of participation of local stakeholders in development projects.
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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.
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Book (stand-alone)مرتبط سازی مناطق، مردم و محصوالت آنان
راهنمای ترویج و ارتقای کیفیت مرتبط با مبدأ جغرافیایی و نشانههای جغرافیایی پایدار ویراست دوم
2023ترویـج ارتباطـات میـان مـردم، مناطـق و محصـوالت غذایی-کشـاورزی میتوانـد بـه ابـزاری بـرای توسـعه پایــدار روســتایی در بســیاری از جوامــع روســتایی جهــان تبدیــل شــود. در واقــع، محصــوالت مبدأمحــور ویژگیهـای کیفـی مرتبـط بـا مـردم و مناطـق جغرافیایـی را بعنـوان نتیجـه دانـش تجربـی محلـی و منابـع طبیعـی خـاص آن منطقـه بـه نمایـش میگذارنـد و در گـذر زمـان، شـهرت جمعـی سـاخته میشـود کـه بــا نشــانه جغرافیایــی شــناخته خواهــد شــد. تعریــف ایــن کیفیــت خــاص بنــا بــه شــیوهنامه و مدیریــت جمعــی سیســتم نشــانه جغرافیایــی، ابــزاری اساســی بــرای شناســایی و حفــظ منابــع طبیعــی و انســانی و متعاقبــا بهبــود تأثیــرات اقتصــادی، اجتماعــی و زیســت محیطــی میباشــد. هــدف از ایــن کتــاب راهنمــا عبارتســت از ارائــه چارچــوب مفهومــی، توضیحــات عینــی و روشــهای ارتقــا و حفــظ محصــوالت باکیفیــت مرتبــط بــا یــک مبــدأ جغرافیایــی و اجــرای برنامــه مدیریــت نشــانههای جغرافیایـی بـرای دسـت انـدرکاران محلـی اسـت. در راهنمـای مذکـور، فراینـد چهـار مرحلـهای بـه منظـور تقویــت چرخــه ســالم کیفیــت مبدأمحــور پیشــنهاد شــده اســت. مطالــب ارائــه شــده در ایــن کتــاب از تجــارب میدانــی فائــو و ســینر-چی اســتخراج شــدهاند. شناسـایی ارتباطـات میـان محصـول دارای کیفیـت خـاص و منابـع محلـی، مدیریـت کیفیـت محصـولمطابــق بــا شــیوهنامه و شناســایی نشــانه جغرافیایــی بعنــوان دارایــی جمعــی مبتنــی بــر ســرزمین، بهرهمنــدی از عوایــد بــا اســتفاده از رویکردهــای بازاریابــی و بازتولیــد منابــع محلــی در رویکــردی درازمــدت همگــی گامهایــی کلیــدی هســتند کــه باعــث پایــداری اقتصــادی، اجتماعی-فرهنگــی و زیســت محیطــی سیســتم تولیــد مبدأمحــور میگردنــد. -
Book (series)Review of the state of the world fishery resources
Inland fisheries
2024Also available in:
No results found.The FAO Fishery and Aquaculture Circular C942 Revision 4 (C942 Rev. 4) builds on previous revisions of the circular and represents an important baseline document for current global understanding of the status of inland capture fisheries. This fourth revision reviews the status and trends of inland capture fisheries at global, continental and subcontinental levels. It placesthese fisheries in the context of overall global fish production, drawing on available information to highlight contributions in terms of food production, nutrition, employment, economies withrespect to those countries, regions and subregions where they are particularly important. The information presented reveals the enduring and adaptive nature of inland capture fisheries andtheir continued relevance and potential in respect to meeting global development goals. -
BookletPathways for agrifood systems transformation and regional cooperation in the Mediterranean
Executive brief
2024Also available in:
No results found.Focusing on the Mediterranean, this executive brief explores unique challenges and opportunities for transforming agrifood systems in this region, emphasizing the need for region-specific strategies. Key challenges include environmental degradation, food security issues, and political fragmentation. However, the region's rich biodiversity, dietary traditions, and strategic location offer significant opportunities for collaborative efforts. The brief underscores the importance of policy coherence, leadership and governance, data analysis, sustainable finance, and collaborative networks for achieving agrifood systems transformation. It highlights the role of the UN Food Systems Summit process in uniting global participants to foster resilient, equitable, and sustainable food systems. National Pathways for Food Systems Transformation documents, derived from multi-stakeholder dialogues, are essential for guiding countries in their transformation efforts. The brief also discusses the support needed to enhance policy coherence, leadership capacities, data management, and sustainable finance. Collaborative networks are crucial for shared learning and translating knowledge into impactful actions. The SFS-MED Platform, a multi-stakeholder initiative, is instrumental in facilitating dialogue, knowledge sharing, and regional cooperation, promoting sustainable agrifood systems across the Mediterranean. -
Book (stand-alone)Assessing agricultural innovation systems: a training manual 2022
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No results found.This training manual, which is based on a methodology developed by FAO’s Office of Innovation, presents a training course on assessing AIS consisting of eight modules. After completing the training, trainees will achieve the following specific objectives: be familiar with the concept of agricultural innovation systems (AIS) and the Tropical Agriculture Platform’s (TAP) approach to capacity development on AIS; Be familiar with the FAO framework on assessment of AIS and the approaches and tools to use in each step, and; be able to plan and carry out an assessment of AIS and using results in policies and programmes. The training manual is part of FAO’s portfolio of knowledge products on capacity development for AIS, which serve FAO’s member countries’ agricultural transformation. It contributes to FAO’s SO4. Enable more inclusive and efficient agriculture and food systems. -
Book (stand-alone)Rural women and financial inclusion
Technical Guidance Note
2024Also available in:
No results found.Improving the gender-responsiveness of design and delivery of rural finance interventions through innovative approaches and mechanisms is important for promoting rural women’s economic empowerment. This document highlights practical and actionable approaches from the sector in order to guide the work of practitioners engaging at country level to pursue the above objective. Part I of this Technical Guidance Note provides an overview of the main barriers and constraints that inhibit rural women’s financial inclusion. Part II offers a step-by-step approach to analysing the state of gender equality within a specific country or context, with the purpose of diagnosing potential entry points for interventions that aim to increase rural women’s financial inclusion. It then offers a summary of best practices for addressing the main barriers to rural women’s access to and use of financial services, and offers various case studies to illustrate these best practices in action. The annex contains additional guidance and tools for conducting gender-focused diagnostic assessments and analysis.