The 2013 southern Africa regional dialogue on agriculture: brief presentation on the Regional Agricultural Policy (RAP), presented Martin Muchiero, SADC FANR, at
The 2013 Southern Africa Regional Dialogue on Agriculture,
05-06 November 2013
The document summarizes the status of CAADP implementation and the Agricultural Information Management System (AIMS) in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. It outlines the core functions and key result areas of SADC's Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Directorate, which facilitates issues related to CAADP. It also describes AIMS' objectives to integrate and rationalize agricultural information systems in support of food security and rural development, and provides details on its activities, components, and the development of a regional and national database.
Presentación de Nadia Puerta (Departamento Nacional de Planeación -Colombia), en el marco del “Second Regional Dialogue on Prevention and Reduction of Food Losses and Waste”, realizado el 17 y 18 de noviembre de 2016, en Saint George’s, Granada.
Presentation by Maximo Torero, Director of the Markets, Trade, and Institutions Division at the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) at the launch of the 2016 Global Food Policy Report, March 31, 2016 in Washington, DC
This document summarizes the acute food and nutrition insecurity situation in the Sahel and West Africa region based on a restricted meeting held in Paris. It finds that over 355 million people in the region could face crisis or worse levels of food insecurity between June-August 2022, with key affected areas being the Lake Chad region and the Liptako-Gourma zone. Rising prices, insecurity, drought, and the impacts of COVID-19 and the Ukraine-Russia conflict are worsening drivers. Governments and partners are recommended to accelerate response plans, lift border restrictions, implement measures to reduce inflation impacts, and strengthen security and resilience programs.
USAID/Cambodia's Feed the Future and Greater Climate Change programs have three integrated components to improve food security and natural resource management in Cambodia:
1) The programs focus on rice, fish, and horticulture sectors, as well as household agriculture, livelihood diversification, post-harvest activities, access to finance, and nutrition education to reduce food insecurity for 100,000 households in rural Tonle Sap.
2) Activities also aim to improve ability to adapt to climate change through agricultural/fisheries management, community-based natural resource management, and building national policy and research capacity.
3) The Tonle Sap region has the highest levels of food insecurity and poverty in
FAO provides tools and guidance to help countries implement the Convention on Biological Diversity and the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020. This includes tools grouped by the 20 Aichi Biodiversity Targets. FAO conducts assessments on various natural resources and generates knowledge to support member countries. Key tools listed are codes of conduct, management plans consistent with ecosystem approaches, guidelines on issues like invasive species, protected areas, and genetic resources. FAO works on sustainably intensifying agriculture and promoting sustainable use, management and conservation of biodiversity in food and agriculture.
The 2013 southern Africa regional dialogue on agriculture: brief presentation on the Regional Agricultural Policy (RAP), presented Martin Muchiero, SADC FANR, at
The 2013 Southern Africa Regional Dialogue on Agriculture,
05-06 November 2013
The document summarizes the status of CAADP implementation and the Agricultural Information Management System (AIMS) in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. It outlines the core functions and key result areas of SADC's Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Directorate, which facilitates issues related to CAADP. It also describes AIMS' objectives to integrate and rationalize agricultural information systems in support of food security and rural development, and provides details on its activities, components, and the development of a regional and national database.
Presentación de Nadia Puerta (Departamento Nacional de Planeación -Colombia), en el marco del “Second Regional Dialogue on Prevention and Reduction of Food Losses and Waste”, realizado el 17 y 18 de noviembre de 2016, en Saint George’s, Granada.
Presentation by Maximo Torero, Director of the Markets, Trade, and Institutions Division at the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) at the launch of the 2016 Global Food Policy Report, March 31, 2016 in Washington, DC
This document summarizes the acute food and nutrition insecurity situation in the Sahel and West Africa region based on a restricted meeting held in Paris. It finds that over 355 million people in the region could face crisis or worse levels of food insecurity between June-August 2022, with key affected areas being the Lake Chad region and the Liptako-Gourma zone. Rising prices, insecurity, drought, and the impacts of COVID-19 and the Ukraine-Russia conflict are worsening drivers. Governments and partners are recommended to accelerate response plans, lift border restrictions, implement measures to reduce inflation impacts, and strengthen security and resilience programs.
USAID/Cambodia's Feed the Future and Greater Climate Change programs have three integrated components to improve food security and natural resource management in Cambodia:
1) The programs focus on rice, fish, and horticulture sectors, as well as household agriculture, livelihood diversification, post-harvest activities, access to finance, and nutrition education to reduce food insecurity for 100,000 households in rural Tonle Sap.
2) Activities also aim to improve ability to adapt to climate change through agricultural/fisheries management, community-based natural resource management, and building national policy and research capacity.
3) The Tonle Sap region has the highest levels of food insecurity and poverty in
FAO provides tools and guidance to help countries implement the Convention on Biological Diversity and the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020. This includes tools grouped by the 20 Aichi Biodiversity Targets. FAO conducts assessments on various natural resources and generates knowledge to support member countries. Key tools listed are codes of conduct, management plans consistent with ecosystem approaches, guidelines on issues like invasive species, protected areas, and genetic resources. FAO works on sustainably intensifying agriculture and promoting sustainable use, management and conservation of biodiversity in food and agriculture.
The document discusses climate smart agriculture (CSA) policy and coordination in the East African Community (EAC). It outlines the EAC's role in developing CSA policies and programs to improve agricultural productivity and food security while reducing emissions. Key points include:
1) The EAC has developed a CSA policy framework to guide adaptation and mitigation efforts across the region.
2) Challenges to scaling up CSA include weak institutions, lack of technical capacity and information sharing, and limited funding.
3) Opportunities include mainstreaming CSA into development plans, policies and strategies with support from initiatives like CAADP and efforts to mobilize climate finance.
4) The EAC
Presentation by Shenggen Fan, Director General at the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) at the launch of the 2016 Global Food Policy Report, March 31, 2016 in Washington, DC
The Brussels Development Briefing n. 59 on “Agroecology for Sustainable Food Systems” organised by CTA, the European Commission/EuropeAid, the ACP Secretariat, CONCORD and IPES-FOOD was held on Wednesday 15 January 2020 (9h00-13h00) at the ACP Secretariat, Avenue Georges Henri 451, 1200 Brussels.
The briefing brought various perspectives and experiences on agroecological systems to support agricultural transformation. Experts presented trends and prospects for agroecological approaches and what it implies for the future of the food systems. Successes and innovative models in agroecology in different parts of the world and the lessons learned for upscaling them were also discussed.
This is a Key NOTE Presentation to COP21- EAC Side Event: 4th December 2015.The presentation looks at the changing climate in East Africa and the climate-smart tools available.
The document discusses the need for a sustainable global food system by 2030 to meet the UN Sustainable Development Goal of ending hunger and malnutrition. It outlines a vision for increasing food production by 35% while reducing greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture by 25%. However, current trends are projected to fall short, with only a 13% increase in food and a 0.5% increase in undernourishment by 2030. The global food system needs reforms across producers, processors, and consumers to shift from exacerbating problems to delivering improved nutrition, health, and sustainability outcomes for all.
Fao leg technical_workshop_malawi_2017_draft (002)NAP Events
FAO is working on climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction, and climate resilience in agriculture. Activities include supporting adaptation plans, assessing climate impacts and developing early warning systems. FAO also helps integrate agriculture into national climate plans and supports the use of climate-smart agriculture practices. Some examples of climate impacts on crops include lower yields from temperature changes, heavy rainfall and drought. Adaptation options for crops involve improved water management, soil conservation, and using climate-resilient varieties.
The document discusses food security challenges in the Near East and North Africa region. It notes that the region faces issues like limited water resources, high population growth, and dependence on food imports. To address these challenges, the document recommends a three pillar approach: 1) strengthening safety nets and access to resources, 2) enhancing domestic food supplies through investment, and 3) reducing market volatility through improved infrastructure and financial instruments. The global community has made reducing hunger a priority, and organizations like FAO are taking an integrated approach focused on sustainable resource management and nutrition to help food insecure regions.
Kazal 3f the policy and institutional framework for food securitySizwan Ahammed
The document discusses the policy and institutional framework for food security in Bangladesh. It outlines the national food policy's goals of ensuring dependable food security for all through a multi-sectoral approach involving several ministries and agencies. Key elements of the policy include increasing food availability through production, access through income and markets, and utilization through nutrition. The policy is implemented through various government bodies including the Food Planning and Monitoring Committee, Food Policy Working Group, Food Planning and Monitoring Unit, and Thematic Teams.
This document discusses measuring progress toward goals in the Malabo Declaration in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. It proposes a health systems sensitive resilience index to supplement existing indicators. The approach develops a resilience capacities index considering health systems capacity and economic/country factors. Results show regional differences and rank country resilience. Incorporating this index with an existing Malabo indicator shifts some country rankings. The author concludes replicating high-resilience models and early identification of vulnerable countries could help direct resources to avert crises.
The document provides an overview of the key challenges and opportunities for achieving food security in Asia. It discusses that (1) Asia's past poverty reduction was driven by agricultural growth supported by high-yielding varieties and infrastructure investments, (2) agriculture growth continues to be critical but attention and funding is declining, and (3) food security faces stresses from population growth, climate change, and natural disasters. It argues for filling knowledge gaps, scaling innovative solutions, and creating cooperative partnerships to address these challenges.
Second International Conference on Nutrition (ICN2) Next StepsFAO
Second International Conference on Nutrition (ICN2) Next Steps: Work Programme of the UN
Decade of Action on Nutrition in the era of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Co-Chairs: Anna Lartey, Director, Nutrition and Food Systems division, FAO, and Francesco Branca
The document discusses the Aichi Biodiversity Targets, which are 20 targets agreed upon by parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity in 2010 to take action on biodiversity loss by 2020. The targets address reducing habitat loss, overfishing, pollution, invasive species, and restoring degraded areas. Countries agreed to integrate biodiversity into planning, eliminate harmful subsidies, and increase protected land and ocean areas to 17% and 10% respectively. The targets provide a framework until 2020 for biodiversity conservation efforts at both the national and global levels.
Presentación realizada en la VIII Reunión del Grupo de Trabajo 2025 de la Iniciativa América Latina y Caribe sin Hambre, que tuvo lugar entre el 30 y 31 de julio en México.
http://www.rlc.fao.org/es/iniciativa/seguimiento/gt2025/viii-reunion-del-gt2025/
The document outlines a regional dialogue on hunger eradication in the Caribbean that took place in Antigua and Barbuda from August 1-2, 2013. It discusses the formation, objectives, structure, and lessons learned from the Parliamentary Front Against Hunger of Latin America and the Caribbean, which was formed in 2009 with the goal of realizing the right to food and eradicating hunger through improved governance. The dialogue covered developing regulatory frameworks, institutions, allocating resources, political dialogue, knowledge sharing, and awareness raising on these issues. Lessons learned include the importance of political commitment, institutionalizing parliamentary fronts, partnerships, and coordinated efforts between governments and other groups.
The document discusses climate smart agriculture (CSA) policy and coordination in the East African Community (EAC). It outlines the EAC's role in developing CSA policies and programs to improve agricultural productivity and food security while reducing emissions. Key points include:
1) The EAC has developed a CSA policy framework to guide adaptation and mitigation efforts across the region.
2) Challenges to scaling up CSA include weak institutions, lack of technical capacity and information sharing, and limited funding.
3) Opportunities include mainstreaming CSA into development plans, policies and strategies with support from initiatives like CAADP and efforts to mobilize climate finance.
4) The EAC
Presentation by Shenggen Fan, Director General at the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) at the launch of the 2016 Global Food Policy Report, March 31, 2016 in Washington, DC
The Brussels Development Briefing n. 59 on “Agroecology for Sustainable Food Systems” organised by CTA, the European Commission/EuropeAid, the ACP Secretariat, CONCORD and IPES-FOOD was held on Wednesday 15 January 2020 (9h00-13h00) at the ACP Secretariat, Avenue Georges Henri 451, 1200 Brussels.
The briefing brought various perspectives and experiences on agroecological systems to support agricultural transformation. Experts presented trends and prospects for agroecological approaches and what it implies for the future of the food systems. Successes and innovative models in agroecology in different parts of the world and the lessons learned for upscaling them were also discussed.
This is a Key NOTE Presentation to COP21- EAC Side Event: 4th December 2015.The presentation looks at the changing climate in East Africa and the climate-smart tools available.
The document discusses the need for a sustainable global food system by 2030 to meet the UN Sustainable Development Goal of ending hunger and malnutrition. It outlines a vision for increasing food production by 35% while reducing greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture by 25%. However, current trends are projected to fall short, with only a 13% increase in food and a 0.5% increase in undernourishment by 2030. The global food system needs reforms across producers, processors, and consumers to shift from exacerbating problems to delivering improved nutrition, health, and sustainability outcomes for all.
Fao leg technical_workshop_malawi_2017_draft (002)NAP Events
FAO is working on climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction, and climate resilience in agriculture. Activities include supporting adaptation plans, assessing climate impacts and developing early warning systems. FAO also helps integrate agriculture into national climate plans and supports the use of climate-smart agriculture practices. Some examples of climate impacts on crops include lower yields from temperature changes, heavy rainfall and drought. Adaptation options for crops involve improved water management, soil conservation, and using climate-resilient varieties.
The document discusses food security challenges in the Near East and North Africa region. It notes that the region faces issues like limited water resources, high population growth, and dependence on food imports. To address these challenges, the document recommends a three pillar approach: 1) strengthening safety nets and access to resources, 2) enhancing domestic food supplies through investment, and 3) reducing market volatility through improved infrastructure and financial instruments. The global community has made reducing hunger a priority, and organizations like FAO are taking an integrated approach focused on sustainable resource management and nutrition to help food insecure regions.
Kazal 3f the policy and institutional framework for food securitySizwan Ahammed
The document discusses the policy and institutional framework for food security in Bangladesh. It outlines the national food policy's goals of ensuring dependable food security for all through a multi-sectoral approach involving several ministries and agencies. Key elements of the policy include increasing food availability through production, access through income and markets, and utilization through nutrition. The policy is implemented through various government bodies including the Food Planning and Monitoring Committee, Food Policy Working Group, Food Planning and Monitoring Unit, and Thematic Teams.
This document discusses measuring progress toward goals in the Malabo Declaration in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. It proposes a health systems sensitive resilience index to supplement existing indicators. The approach develops a resilience capacities index considering health systems capacity and economic/country factors. Results show regional differences and rank country resilience. Incorporating this index with an existing Malabo indicator shifts some country rankings. The author concludes replicating high-resilience models and early identification of vulnerable countries could help direct resources to avert crises.
The document provides an overview of the key challenges and opportunities for achieving food security in Asia. It discusses that (1) Asia's past poverty reduction was driven by agricultural growth supported by high-yielding varieties and infrastructure investments, (2) agriculture growth continues to be critical but attention and funding is declining, and (3) food security faces stresses from population growth, climate change, and natural disasters. It argues for filling knowledge gaps, scaling innovative solutions, and creating cooperative partnerships to address these challenges.
Second International Conference on Nutrition (ICN2) Next StepsFAO
Second International Conference on Nutrition (ICN2) Next Steps: Work Programme of the UN
Decade of Action on Nutrition in the era of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Co-Chairs: Anna Lartey, Director, Nutrition and Food Systems division, FAO, and Francesco Branca
The document discusses the Aichi Biodiversity Targets, which are 20 targets agreed upon by parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity in 2010 to take action on biodiversity loss by 2020. The targets address reducing habitat loss, overfishing, pollution, invasive species, and restoring degraded areas. Countries agreed to integrate biodiversity into planning, eliminate harmful subsidies, and increase protected land and ocean areas to 17% and 10% respectively. The targets provide a framework until 2020 for biodiversity conservation efforts at both the national and global levels.
Presentación realizada en la VIII Reunión del Grupo de Trabajo 2025 de la Iniciativa América Latina y Caribe sin Hambre, que tuvo lugar entre el 30 y 31 de julio en México.
http://www.rlc.fao.org/es/iniciativa/seguimiento/gt2025/viii-reunion-del-gt2025/
The document outlines a regional dialogue on hunger eradication in the Caribbean that took place in Antigua and Barbuda from August 1-2, 2013. It discusses the formation, objectives, structure, and lessons learned from the Parliamentary Front Against Hunger of Latin America and the Caribbean, which was formed in 2009 with the goal of realizing the right to food and eradicating hunger through improved governance. The dialogue covered developing regulatory frameworks, institutions, allocating resources, political dialogue, knowledge sharing, and awareness raising on these issues. Lessons learned include the importance of political commitment, institutionalizing parliamentary fronts, partnerships, and coordinated efforts between governments and other groups.
T6: Economic Irrigation Efficiency in Jordan Valley Region FAO
Economic Irrigation Efficiency in Jordan Valley Region, By Eng. Qasem Abdou, Deputy Minister Assistant for Natural Resources Affairs, Land and Water Days in Near East & North Africa, 15-18 December 2013, Amman, Jordan
Regional Integration Bodies: Coordination and dialogue opportunities between ...FAO
This document summarizes regional and global organizations involved in food and nutrition security as well as the policy framework and actions being taken in the Caribbean region. At the regional level, CARICOM and its clusters focus on issues like agriculture, water, and climate change. The Regional Food and Nutrition Security Policy and Action Plan were adopted in 2010-2011 to reduce hunger and shift to sustainable food production. Current projects address areas like post-harvest losses and policy development. Recommendations include establishing multi-sectoral mechanisms and prioritizing the action plan's implementation.
Poster: Using ropes to detect Foot-and-Mouth Disease virus infection in pigsFAO
Rope sampling is a non-invasive method of oral fluid collection which allows samples to be tested for various infectious agents and assist with disease surveillance. It is an easy and effective method for surveillance of FMD.
(c) Wilna Vosloo / EuFMD (eufmd@fao.org)
The document summarizes regional and global organizations involved in food and nutrition security and agriculture development. It then describes the machinery and policy framework for food and nutrition security at the regional level in the Caribbean, including the Regional Food and Nutrition Security Policy and Action Plan. The plan aims to reduce hunger and shift to sustainable food production systems. It was developed through participation of member states and institutions to coordinate efforts to address food insecurity in the region.
This document discusses mainstreaming biodiversity for food and nutrition (BFN) based on experiences from the GEF Biodiversity for Food and Nutrition project. It outlines three key approaches to mainstreaming BFN at the national and local level: 1) policy and program design, such as integrating BFN into national biodiversity strategies and food security policies, 2) research on food composition and nutrition functional diversity, and 3) implementation through nutrition-sensitive agriculture and value chains as well as awareness activities. Case studies from Brazil and Kenya demonstrate mainstreaming BFN through revising national biodiversity plans and school food procurement programs. Effective mainstreaming requires collaboration across sectors, resources, and champions to integrate the link between biodiversity and nutrition outcomes
The contribution of GEF 'Biodiversity for food and nutrition' country experiences
Presentation given by Danny Hunter, Global Project Coordinator, Bioversity International at the side event ' Mainstreaming biodiversity for improved human nutrition and well-being: moving from global initiatives to local action' on the occasion of the 15th Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture, Rome, Italy - January 20th 2015
Find out more about the initiative here:
http://www.bioversityinternational.org/research-portfolio/diet-diversity/biodiversity-for-food-and-nutrition/
Visit the B4FN website:
http://www.b4fn.org/home.html
Contributions of the BFN Project to mainstreaming - country experiencesTeresa Borelli
Through its national partners, the Biodiversity for Food and Nutrition Initiative is contributing to greater policy and public awareness of the role of local, neglected and underutilised foods in achieving more nutritious and varied diets
1. Papua New Guinea has a population of 8.5 million that is growing at 2.7% annually. Agriculture makes up 23% of GDP but productivity is low. 28% of the population lives below the poverty line.
2. Climate change poses serious threats to PNG's agricultural systems through increasing temperatures, changing rainfall patterns, and more extreme weather events. Crop suitability is changing, which impacts food security.
3. Responses are needed to help smallholders adapt, including technologies to increase resilience, understanding and responding to changes in pests and diseases, crop diversity, and efficient harvesting and storage. Making transitions requires developing adapted seed varieties and crops, assessing options for intensification, and strengthening local institutions
Summary report, presentations and exercises from SIANI/FAO Workshop:
“Discover new Opportunities with the Ex-Ante Carbon Balance Tool”
7-8 December 2011, Stockholm
Main workshop objectives:
Presenting the tool and spreading its usage
Assessing the needs/demand related to CC mitigation for further development of the tool
Building partnerships
The Ex-Act tool:
The tool is a multi-functional software. Ex-Act has the capability to perform, amongst others, Carbon Footprint Analysis, illustrating which agricultural and forestry activities are CO2 emitters or Carbon sinks.
The results can be used to measure and manage environmental impact and for communication purposes.
Presentation delivered by IFPRI Director General Shenggen Fan on April 23, 2012 for the launch of the 2011 Global Food Policy Report at IFPRI's Headquarters in Washington, DC.
This document discusses food security and sustainable development issues to be addressed at the Rio+20 Conference. It provides context on challenges to food security in the Arab region including limited natural resources and effects of climate change and desertification. It summarizes international commitments around food security, such as from the Rome Declaration and CSD-17. The document proposes that Rio+20 address new issues like climate adaptation and establish sustainable development goals around food including increasing agricultural efficiency and reducing land degradation. It argues a green economy approach can help balance environmental, social and economic dimensions of sustainable land management and food security.
The document discusses the role of academia in supporting sustainable agriculture to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It notes that the 17 SDGs require an integrated approach and partnerships at all levels. Sustainable agriculture is key to achieving several food-related SDGs. New challenges like climate change, biodiversity loss, and unsustainable practices threaten food systems. Academia can help through research-driven solutions, building capacities, knowledge exchange, and monitoring progress on SDG targets. Opportunities exist in the Mediterranean region given its food and land challenges. Universities are encouraged to actively support the SDGs through research, education, partnerships, and embodiment of SDG principles.
http://www.fao.org/indigenous-peoples/en/
General presentation on the work FAO is doing with indigenous peoples. This work has been structured in 6 pillars, which emanate from a meeting between FAO senior management, FAO staff and indigenous peoples’ representatives in February 2015.
This document summarizes key points from the 2017 Global Food Policy Report and its relevance to the MENA region. The main takeaways are:
1) National food security strategies should integrate urban development and nutrition education programs to boost outcomes. Investing in rural areas provides benefits for both rural and urban populations.
2) As economies grow and urbanize, governments must focus on post-farm food value chains and enable private sector involvement to support food security. Food safety standards will become more important in developing domestic markets.
3) Informal food markets are important sources of affordable food for urban poor. Governments should upgrade markets, improve hygiene through education, and engage vendors in reforming legislation.
Mitigate+: Research for low-emission food systemsCIFOR-ICRAF
Presented by Christopher Martius, CIFOR-ICRAF, at "Leveraging the Glasgow Leader’s Declaration on Forests and Land Use to accelerate climate actions - Bonn Climate Change Conference", on 14 Jun 2022
Presentation by Dr Joyce Mitti from FAO Zimbabwe, at the Regional planning meeting on ‘Scaling-Up Climate-Smart Agricultural Solutions for Cereals and Livestock Farmers in Southern Africa – Building partnership for successful implementation’,13–15 September 2016, Johannesburg, South Africa
This document discusses the challenges of meeting food security needs while addressing climate change through sustainable agriculture. It summarizes the key challenges of hunger, water availability, land degradation, weather impacts, poverty and food waste. It then outlines the recommendations of the Commission on Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Change, including integrating food security and sustainable agriculture into global and national policies, significantly raising global investment in sustainable agriculture, sustainably intensifying agricultural production while reducing emissions, and targeting vulnerable populations and sectors. Examples of relevant programs and policies in Brazil, Kenya, China and Ethiopia are provided.
The immediate, medium-term, and longterm impact of COVID-19 on food poverty, ...Francois Stepman
1 June 2020. Webinar. COVID-19 emergency response: the African nutrition perspectives.
Presentation "The immediate, medium-term, and longterm impact of COVID-19 on food poverty, and nutrition outcomes" by
Paul Amuna University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ghana
Agricultural Transformation Agenda in GTP II
Presented by Dereje Biruk (ATA) at the Ethiopia - CGIAR Research Programs (CRPs) Country Collaboration and Site Integration Meeting, Addis Ababa, 11 December 2015
This document summarizes key points from a presentation on G20's implicit commitment to strengthening the global seed sector and navigating international seed trade standards. Some key points include:
- G20 recognizes the importance of diverse, nutritious seed varieties for food security and calls for research collaboration on biofortified and climate-resilient seeds.
- Specific initiatives like MAHARISHI aim to facilitate research on millet and ancient grain production.
- Regulations should be updated to ensure seed quality, safety, and sustainability while supporting innovation.
- An EU audit report identified gaps in documentation and production controls between Indian and EU seed standards.
- Future metrics could measure how seed systems contribute to sustainable food systems goals
Similar to State of Food and Agriculture in the Near East and North Africa Region (20)
Agenda of the 5th NENA Soil Partnership meetingFAO
The Fifth meeting of the Near East and North African (NENA) Soil Partnership will take place from 1-2 April 2019 in Cairo, Egypt. The objectives of the meeting are to consolidate the NENA Soil Partnership, review the work plan, organize activities to establish National Soil Information Systems, agree to launch a Regional Soil Laboratory for NENA, and strengthen networking. The meeting agenda includes discussions on soil information systems, a soil laboratory network, and implementing the Voluntary Guidelines for Sustainable Soil Management. The performance of the NENA Soil Partnership will also be assessed and future strategies developed.
This document summarizes the proceedings of the first meeting of the Global Soil Laboratory Network (GLOSOLAN). GLOSOLAN was established to harmonize soil analysis methods and strengthen the performance of laboratories through standardized protocols. The meeting discussed the role of National Reference Laboratories in promoting harmonization, and how GLOSOLAN is structured with regional networks feeding into the global network. Progress made in 2018 included registering over 200 laboratories, assessing capacities and needs, and establishing regional networks. The work plan for 2019 includes further developing regional networks, standard methods, a best practice manual, and the first global proficiency testing. The document concludes by outlining next steps to launch the regional network for North Africa and the Near East.
A review of the growth of the Israel Genealogy Research Association Database Collection for the last 12 months. Our collection is now passed the 3 million mark and still growing. See which archives have contributed the most. See the different types of records we have, and which years have had records added. You can also see what we have for the future.
This document provides an overview of wound healing, its functions, stages, mechanisms, factors affecting it, and complications.
A wound is a break in the integrity of the skin or tissues, which may be associated with disruption of the structure and function.
Healing is the body’s response to injury in an attempt to restore normal structure and functions.
Healing can occur in two ways: Regeneration and Repair
There are 4 phases of wound healing: hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling. This document also describes the mechanism of wound healing. Factors that affect healing include infection, uncontrolled diabetes, poor nutrition, age, anemia, the presence of foreign bodies, etc.
Complications of wound healing like infection, hyperpigmentation of scar, contractures, and keloid formation.
How to Setup Warehouse & Location in Odoo 17 InventoryCeline George
In this slide, we'll explore how to set up warehouses and locations in Odoo 17 Inventory. This will help us manage our stock effectively, track inventory levels, and streamline warehouse operations.
Strategies for Effective Upskilling is a presentation by Chinwendu Peace in a Your Skill Boost Masterclass organisation by the Excellence Foundation for South Sudan on 08th and 09th June 2024 from 1 PM to 3 PM on each day.
This slide is special for master students (MIBS & MIFB) in UUM. Also useful for readers who are interested in the topic of contemporary Islamic banking.
How to Make a Field Mandatory in Odoo 17Celine George
In Odoo, making a field required can be done through both Python code and XML views. When you set the required attribute to True in Python code, it makes the field required across all views where it's used. Conversely, when you set the required attribute in XML views, it makes the field required only in the context of that particular view.
Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering.pptxDenish Jangid
Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering
Syllabus
Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
Linear Measurements: Instruments used. Linear Measurement by Tape, Ranging out Survey Lines and overcoming Obstructions; Measurements on sloping ground; Tape corrections, conventional symbols. Angular Measurements: Instruments used; Introduction to Compass Surveying, Bearings and Longitude & Latitude of a Line, Introduction to total station.
Levelling: Instrument used Object of levelling, Methods of levelling in brief, and Contour maps.
Chapter 4
Buildings: Selection of site for Buildings, Layout of Building Plan, Types of buildings, Plinth area, carpet area, floor space index, Introduction to building byelaws, concept of sun light & ventilation. Components of Buildings & their functions, Basic concept of R.C.C., Introduction to types of foundation
Chapter 5
Transportation: Introduction to Transportation Engineering; Traffic and Road Safety: Types and Characteristics of Various Modes of Transportation; Various Road Traffic Signs, Causes of Accidents and Road Safety Measures.
Chapter 6
Environmental Engineering: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Acts and Regulations, Functional Concepts of Ecology, Basics of Species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Hydrological Cycle; Chemical Cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen & Phosphorus; Energy Flow in Ecosystems.
Water Pollution: Water Quality standards, Introduction to Treatment & Disposal of Waste Water. Reuse and Saving of Water, Rain Water Harvesting. Solid Waste Management: Classification of Solid Waste, Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Solid. Recycling of Solid Waste: Energy Recovery, Sanitary Landfill, On-Site Sanitation. Air & Noise Pollution: Primary and Secondary air pollutants, Harmful effects of Air Pollution, Control of Air Pollution. . Noise Pollution Harmful Effects of noise pollution, control of noise pollution, Global warming & Climate Change, Ozone depletion, Greenhouse effect
Text Books:
1. Palancharmy, Basic Civil Engineering, McGraw Hill publishers.
2. Satheesh Gopi, Basic Civil Engineering, Pearson Publishers.
3. Ketki Rangwala Dalal, Essentials of Civil Engineering, Charotar Publishing House.
4. BCP, Surveying volume 1
This presentation includes basic of PCOS their pathology and treatment and also Ayurveda correlation of PCOS and Ayurvedic line of treatment mentioned in classics.
How to Fix the Import Error in the Odoo 17Celine George
An import error occurs when a program fails to import a module or library, disrupting its execution. In languages like Python, this issue arises when the specified module cannot be found or accessed, hindering the program's functionality. Resolving import errors is crucial for maintaining smooth software operation and uninterrupted development processes.
Traditional Musical Instruments of Arunachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh - RAYH...
State of Food and Agriculture in the Near East and North Africa Region
1. FAO Regional Conference for the Near East
Thirty-Second Session
24 – 28 February 2014, Rome, Italy
State of Food and Agriculture in the
Near East and North Africa Region
Agenda Item 9: NERC/14/4
NERC-32
For a Resilient and a Food Secure Region
2. Outline of presentation
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Undernourishment and Malnutrition in the Region
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Major Challenges for Food Security and Nutrition
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Elements of a Regional Strategy for Food Security and
Nutrition
- at the national level
- at the regional level
- at the international level
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Guidance Sought
NERC-32
For a Resilient and a Food Secure Region
3. Undernourishment and Malnutrition in the
Region
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Seven countries have achieved MDG1 target of halving the
proportion of undernourishment: Algeria, Azerbaijan,
Djibouti, Jordan, Kuwait, Kyrgyz Republic and
Turkmenistan
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The number of chronically undernourished people in the
Region in 2010-13 reached 79.4 million (11.2% of the
population); higher than in the 2008-2010
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An estimated 43.4% of children under five are stunted
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It is estimated that about one quarter of the population in
the Region is obese
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The double burden of malnutrition is common in the
NENA Region
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4. Major Challenges
Demographic trends
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High annual population growth rate (2%)
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Nearly one-third of the population is under 15 years of age
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High and rapidly increasing urbanization: people living in
cities represent 58% of the total population in the region;
and is projected to reach 70% by 2050.
Increasing food import dependency
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slow growth in domestic production: due to scarce natural
resource base and low productivity
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high food losses: estimated at 20%
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5. Major Challenges
High incidence of natural and man-made disasters
Frequent incidence of droughts and other natural disasters
High exposure to climate change threats
Transboundary animal and plant diseases and pests (e.g.
desert and highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI)
• The region exhibits the highest number and intensity of
conflicts in the world.
Policy and institutional framework
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The need to establish appropriate coordination of the multisectoral aspects of food security and nutrition
The need for focus on building long-term resilience to cope
with vulnerabilities.
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6. ELEMENTS FOR A REGIONAL
STRATEGY
Given the diversity of countries in the region, a set of policy
actions have been identified from which countries can draw
selectively.
To address food security and nutrition in a coherent manner,
the proposed policy actions are needed at three levels:
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National
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Regional
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International
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7. ELEMENTS FOR A REGIONAL
STRATEGY
- selected actions at the national level
Three strategic areas for action:
A - Enhancing domestic food supply and improving rural
livelihoods by addressing lagging productivity growth
through increased investment in research and development;
B - Reducing exposure to market volatility and other shocks by
improving supply chain efficiency;
C - Strengthening safety nets and promoting nutrition
education.
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8. ELEMENTS FOR A REGIONAL
STRATEGY
- selected actions at the national level
A- Enhancing domestic food supply and improving rural
livelihoods
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Increasing food productivity especially by smallholders
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Providing targeted support to farmers
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Investing in rural livelihoods and employment generation
for youth and women
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Managing water resources in a sustainable manner
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Reducing food losses and waste
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9. ELEMENTS FOR A REGIONAL
STRATEGY
- selected actions at the national level
B- Reducing exposure to market volatility and other shocks
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Managing risks and considering establishing food security
reserves
- Hedging instruments such as future contracts
- Establishing, as necessary, food security stocks
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Retaining flexibility in border protection for food trade
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Rationalizing land acquisitions
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10. ELEMENTS FOR A REGIONAL STRATEGY
- selected actions at the national level
C- Strengthening safety nets and promoting diet diversification
and nutrition education
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Promoting diet diversification and nutrition education
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Improving efficiency and effectiveness of social safety nets
(SSNs)
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Considering incentives and disincentive measures to reduce
malnutrition
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Relieving demographic pressures
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11. ELEMENTS FOR A REGIONAL STRATEGY
- selected policy actions at the regional level
Selected policy options at the regional level:
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Strengthening regional cooperation in agricultural and food
trade and investment
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Consider, as necessary, establishing regional food security
stocks
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Improving market information, coordination and knowledge
exchange
- Putting trade surveillance systems in place
- Promoting multi-stakeholder dialogue and knowledge
exchange at the regional level
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Cooperating in conflict resolution
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12. ELEMENTS FOR A REGIONAL STRATEGY
- selected policy actions at the international level
Selected policy options at the international level:
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Strengthening food assistance programmes
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Implementing the WTO Marrakesh Decision on LDCs and
NFIDCs
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Strengthening WTO disciplines on export restrictions for
food products
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Rationalizing biofuel mandates and related policies
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13. Guidance Sought
The Conference is invited to:
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note the persistence of high levels of undernourishment and
malnutrition in the Region, and the fact that conflicts and
civil insecurity are major factors aggravating the situation;
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take note of the proposed policy elements for a regional
strategy for food security and nutrition and encourage
countries to step up efforts for improved and coherent
policy frameworks for food security and nutrition at the
national and regional levels;
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14. Guidance Sought (cont.)
The Conference is invited to:
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welcome the launch by FAO of the regional initiative on
food security and nutrition and call on countries to support
the initiative, including through provision of extrabudgetary funding;
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call on countries to agree on an appropriate institutional
framework to host the regional coordination mechanism on
food security and nutrition proposed by the 31st NERC.
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