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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 (series)Perspectives de récolte et situation alimentaire
Rapport mondial triennal, no. 2, juillet 2024
2024Le rapport Perspectives de récoltes et situation alimentaire, publié trois par an, fournit une analyse prospective de la situation alimentaire à travers le monde, en mettant l'accent sur les perspectives de production céréalière, la situation des marchés et les conditions de sécurité alimentaire, en accordant une attention particulière aux pays à faible revenu et à déficit vivrier.Selon les évaluations de la FAO, 45 pays, dont 33 en Afrique, neuf en Asie, deux en Amérique latine et Caraïbes, et un en Europe, ont besoin d’une aide alimentaire extérieure. Les niveaux les plus graves d’insécurité alimentaire aiguë sont observés dans les territoires en proie à des conflits, y compris la Palestine (bande de Gaza) et le Soudan, où les populations locales sont également confrontées à des risques de famine. Les conditions de sécheresse en Afrique australe devraient aggraver l’insécurité alimentaire aiguë en 2024. Les disponibilités céréalières mondiales en 2023/24 restent confortables; les perspectives préliminaires concernant la production de blé en 2024 sont favorables. -
Book (stand-alone)كتاب الأنشطة - الحق في الأغذية 2024يعني الحق في الغذاء أنه ينبغي لنا جميعًا أن نكون قادرين على الانتفاع بالأغذية المغذية فننمو ونعيش حياة نشطة. وتعتمد بعض الخيارات الغذائية على التفضيلات أو الثقافة أو الوقت أو مهارات الطهي. ولكن هناك أمران مهمان للغاية يؤثران على ما يقرر الكثيرون تناوله وهما كلفته ومدى سهولة توفره. ومن خلال كتاب الأنشطة الخاص بيوم الأغذية العالمي لهذا العام، استكشفوا أهمية الأغذية كحق من حقوق الإنسان، والأنماط الغذائية الصحية، والتحديات العالمية التي تؤثر على نظمنا الغذائية، والحلول التي تعتمد على أعمالنا. وبغضّ النظر عن عمرنا، يمكن لكل واحد منا أن يتعلم كيف يمكن لخياراتنا أن تساهم في بناء عالم يحصل فيه كل فرد على ما يكفي من الأغذية المتنوعة والمغذية والآمنة، من دون ترك أي أحد خلف الركب.
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Book (stand-alone)كتاب الأنشطة للأطفال - قصة بلوزة 2024يتوجه هذا الإصدار من كتاب الأنشطة إلى الأطفال اعتبارًا من عمر 5 سنوات لتشجيع عقول الغد الفتيّة على المبادرة إلى العمل وبناء مستقبل باهر. وفي كتاب "قصة بلوزة"، يصطحب السيد Matteo Ward، وهو بطل من أبطال الأغذية وناشط في مجال الأزياء المستدامة، الشباب معه في رحلة إلى عالم الملابس والمنسوجات والتي يعود أصل الكثير منها إلى الحقول والمراعي. ويعرض الكتاب موضوع الأزياء المستدامة ويدعو الأطفال الصغار إلى التفكير في أهمية رعاية الموارد الطبيعية اللازمة لإنتاج الملابس التي نرتديها.
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Book (stand-alone)World Agriculture Watch operational guidelines 2024
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No results found.This technical book provides operational and simple guidelines to produce data sets at farm/household level to characterize the diversity of family farms. It is structured around three main sections. The first section presents the World Agriculture Watch (WAW) harmonized analytical framework to characterize the diversity of family farms including a subsection linking farm level with landscape and territorial approaches; The second section provides simple and robust guidance to engage into data production at farm/family (household) level. The third section gives orientations on how to use data sets to help define inclusive and targeted investments strategies and programs to strengthen the productive capacities of family farms using data sets to define typologies and information systems to monitor the effects of the investments. -
Book (stand-alone)Institutional strengthening of small-scale fisheries organizations
Training course
2024Also available in:
No results found.This training module has been drafted based on the Voluntary Guidelines for Securing Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries in the Context of Food Security and Poverty Eradication (hereafter, SSF Guidelines) and the Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management Training Manual. This training course on Institutional strengthening of small-scale fisheries organizations is designed as a complete training course for strengthening the capacity of small-scale fisheries organizations and members to support awareness of the SSF Guidelines, community-based resource management and social development of small-scale fisheries communities. It is targeted at small-scale fisheries organizations and local institutions and community small-scale fisheries leaders, facilitators and other stakeholders engaged in the planning and management of small-scale fisheries.This training is designed to be applicable to many small-scale fisheries contexts around the world (including overlapping marine/freshwater fishery systems).