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FAO PUBLICATIONS28 JUNE – 4 JULY 2021

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PUBLICATIONS AVAILABLE IN E-BOOK FORMAT

NEWSLETTERS

BROCHURES

COVID-19 POLICY BRIEFS AND RESOURCES

Africa Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition 2020 – Transforming food systems for affordable healthy dietsThis report notes that nearly three-quarters of the African population cannot afford a healthy diet. Essential interventions to transform food systems include increased investment in research and the adoption of modern farming technologies.(Accra, 168 pp. Also available in French) FAO, ECA & AUC – Regional Overview of Food Insecurity, Africa | Press releaseDOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb4831en

FAO Investment Centre – Annual review 2020The FAO Investment Centre supports countries to make more and better investments in food and agriculture. Alongside its partners, the centre designed 38 new projects in investment and contributed to 31 agricultural strategies and 18 policy and analytical studies over the past year. (80 pp.) Press releaseDOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb5035en

Myanmar | Agricultural livelihoods and food security in the context of COVID-19This report indicates that the economic shock induced by COVID-19 restrictions is the likely cause of income interruptions, which have seriously impacted household food security and nutrition in Myanmar.(52 pp.) FAO & WFPDOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb5218en

Food systems and COVID-19 in Latin America and the Caribbean – How to strengthen urban food systems(Santiago, 16 pp. Also available in Spanish ) FAO & ECLACDOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb5312en

Hacia una agricultura sostenible y resiliente en América Latina y el Caribe – Análisis de siete trayectorias de transformación exitosasMOBI | E-PUB

Indigenous Peoples’ food systems – Insights on sustainability and resilience from the front line of climate changeMOBI | E-PUB

FPMA bulletin 9 June 2021 – Issue No.5(8 pp. Arabic. Also available in Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish)

Action commune de Koronivia pour l’agriculture: Résumé de l’atelier sur le thème 2(f) – Dimension socioéconomique et dimension liée à la sécurité alimentaire du changement climatique dans le secteur agricole(2 pp. Also available in English and Spanish)

RESSOURCE Project newsletterJanuary to June 2021– Issue No.7(4 pp. Also available in Arabic and French)

Activity Book – Our actions are our future: Better production, better nutrition, a better environment and a better life(24 pp., Italian. Also available in English, French and Spanish)

International Year of Plant Health newsletterJune 2021 – Issue No.13

Banana market review – Preliminary results 2020(16 pp.)

Risk profile - Group B Streptococcus (GBS) – Streptococcus agalactiae sequence type (ST) 283 in freshwater fishMOBI | E-PUB

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STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE

Centre d’investissement de la FAO – Aperçu 2020(2 pp. Also available in Arabic, Chinese, English, Russian and Spanish)

Guyana’s wildlife management regulations and you – Sustainable Wildlife Management (SWM) Programme(16 pp.)

Disinfection of market premises(Kabul, 2 pp.)

Programme de gestion durable de la faune sauvage (SWM Programme) – Gabon. Département du Mulundu(6 pp.)

El sistema nacional de monitoreo forestal proporciona mejores datos y mejora la capacidad en Papúa Nueva Guinea(2 pp. Also available in English)

Trichinellose (Trichinose) – Parasitoses d’origine alimentaire(Bangkok, 2 pp. Also available in English and Spanish) FAO, OIE & WHO

Soil electrical conductivity (soil/water, 1:5)(12 pp., Arabic. Also available in English)

Collection and consumption of wild forest fruits in rural Zambia(8 pp.)

Improving efficiency of small ruminants production for reduction of the greenhouse gas (GHG) emission intensity – GCP/SEC/014/TUR – FAO-Turkey Partnership Programme on Food and Agriculture (FTPP II)(6 pp.)

Empowering women in fisheries for sustainable food systems(Lilongwe, 2 pp.)

Sustainable management of Kharga oasis agro-ecosystems(Cairo, 4 pp., Arabic. Also available in English)

Franja de oportunidades – Corredor Seco en El Salvador, Guatemala y Honduras(14 pp.)

Youth for climate transparency in the agriculture and land use sectors – Empowering youth to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement(2 pp.)

Soil paste extract(12 pp., Arabic. Also available in English)

Colombia: Building the capacities of MSMEs to supply legal timber to the domestic market – FAO-EU FLEGT Programme: Success story(2 pp.)

Mali | Response overview (May 2021)(2 pp. Also available in French)

Établissement d’un système national de suivi des forêts polyvalent pour améliorer les capacités de suivi de l’utilisation des terres au Ghana(2 pp. Also available in English and Spanish)

Soil mapping for the Lao People’s Democratic Republic – Part of the Land Resources Information Management System (LRIMS)(8 pp., Lao. Also available in English)

Global Soil Laboratory Network: Basic guidelines on how to produce a soil sample for proficiency testing(8 pp., Turkish. Also available in English and Spanish)

BOOKS

Food loss analysis for grapes value chains in EgyptThis study finds that the critical loss points of the Egyptian grapes value chain are at harvesting, wholesale markets and retail markets. Solutions to address grape loss include establishing quality standards for the market and improving post-harvest infrastructures.(Cairo, 64 pp.)DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb4676en

La metáfora del pozo – Agroecología y desarrollo rural sustentable en CubaFinca Marta is a family agroecological project which integrates ecological, economic and social factors to make rural life more attractive. This story shows that it is feasible to build an economically sustainable project while ensuring harmony with nature.(Havana, 260 pp.)

AGRICULTURE

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Soluciones agroambientales para la agenda de desarrollo en países del Sistema de la Integración Centroamericana (SICA) – Experiencias de los países para intercambiar a través de la Cooperación Sur-SurThis document provides innovative solutions to the threats of climate change, societal and environmental vulnerability and enrichment of the agrifood value chains. Good practices include stronger intersectoral coordination and increased agricultural investment.(86 pp., Panama City) FAO & IICADOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb4508es

Climate change vulnerability in Serbia – An assessment of exposure, susceptibility and capacity at municipal levelThis assessment reveals that high temperatures and drought are the biggest challenges for Serbian municipalities. More investment in local adaptation measures and infrastructure is needed to support climate change preparedness and lead to wider benefits for the community.(Budapest, 76 pp.)DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb4916en

Agricultural sector review in LebanonThis study details Lebanon’s agricultural and food systems, including their current governance and specific policies. It proposes strategies that could be applied to drive improvement of the sector and the development of a renewed national agricultural strategy.116 pp.) FAO Agricultural Development Economics Technical StudiesDOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb5157en

Evaluation of the project “Developing capacity for strengthening food security and nutrition in selected countries of the Caucasus and Central Asia”The project aims to promote cross-sectoral collaboration among the agricultural, educational and social protection sectors. According to this evaluation, operational capacity among stakeholders is growing but high-level coordination may need more time to materialize.(116 pp.) Project Evaluation Series

Evaluation of the project “Integrating Agriculture into National Adaptation Plans (NAP-Ag)”This evaluation finds that the project directly influenced the integration of agriculture adaptation options into countries’ plans and policies, and supported countries in accessing climate finance. It recommends applying a results-based management approach for future implementation.(116 pp.) Project Evaluation Series

United Nations Decade of Family Farming 2019–2028, Regional Action Plan to Implement the UNDFF and Achieve the SDGs in South AsiaThis Action Plan identifies priorities, strategies and actions to support family farming customization in South Asia. These include developing an enabling policy environment, supporting youth, promoting gender equality and improving socio-economic inclusion.(246 pp.) SAC, FAO, AFA & ICA-APDOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb5030en

Intégration de la foresterie et de l’agroforesterie dans les plans d’adaptation nationaux – Directives complémentairesThe document provides technical guidance for integrating forestry and agroforestry in National Adaptation Plans. It also emphasizes the alignment of policy and engagement with vulnerable groups in decision-making.(134 pp. Also available in English and Spanish) FAO & CGIARDOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb1203fr

Avances de la metodología de escuelas sostenibles en los programas de alimentación escolar en Mesoamérica – Estudio de caso en El Salvador, Guatemala y Honduras – 2021This study highlights how the School Feeding Programme facilitates a shift in the school nutrition paradigm. To advance its sustainability, it recommends incorporating educational indicators and encouraging social participation.(Panama City, 68 pp.)DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb4986es

DO GOOD: SAVE FOOD! – EDUCATION MATERIAL ON FOOD WASTE REDUCTION FOR PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS

Age group 1 (five to seven years old)(Colombo, 128 pp., Sinhala; Sinhalese. Also available in Albanian, Croatian, English, French, Hungarian and Lithuanian)

Age group 2 (eight to nine years old)(Colombo, 144 pp., Sinhala; Sinhalese. Also available in Albanian, English, French and Lithuanian)

Age group 3 (ten to thirteen years old)(Colombo, 164 pp., Sinhala; Sinhalese. Also available in Albanian, English, French and Turkish)

This package of educational materials aims to educate children on how to reduce food waste, thereby alleviating the associated economic, environmental and social impacts. The content can be easily adapted for different target audiences, whether from developed or developing countries.

CLIMATE CHANGE

ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

EVALUATIONS

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Overview of mitigation measures to reduce the incidental catch of vulnerable species in fisheriesThis publication seeks to address the incidental catch of highly mobile species and depredation caused by dolphins. The selected mitigation measures are grouped by types of fishing gear, trawls, purse seines, traps and pots.(136 pp.) General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) – Studies and reviewsDOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb5049en

PIC CIRCULAR LIII (53) – June 2021The Circular aims to provide all Parties with the information required in Articles 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 13, and 14 of the Rotterdam Convention, such as information exchange on exports, export notifications and information to accompany exported chemicals.(116 pp.) FAO & UNEP, Rotterdam Convention PIC CircularDOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb5321en

Restaurar la tierra – El próximo decenio. Unasylva No. 252, Vol. 71 2020/1This issue showcases forest and landscape restoration opportunities and recent developments that have the power to upscale restoration. It also presents innovative technical approaches, such as assisted natural regeneration (ANR) to increase the adoption of forest and landscape restoration.(152 pp. Also avilable in English and French)DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb1600es

Courier – Restoring biodiversity, reviving lifeThis issue of the Courier invites people to be re-enchanted by nature and to reconnect with it.(Paris. 56 pp. Also available in French)

Food consumption in Solomon Islands – Based on the analysis of the 2012/13 Household Income and Expenditure surveyThis study finds that one in ten people are undernourished in the Solomon Islands. It indicates that dietary energy is not equally distributed among the population as the poorest households and vulnerable groups have limited access to a healthy diet.(Honiara, 80 pp.) FAO & SPCDOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb4459en

Regional Consultative Workshop Strengthening Aquaculture Governance for Sustainable Development in Asia-Pacific – Bangkok, Thailand, 5–6 November 2019The workshop identified constraints in aquaculture governance, including inadequate legislative and regulatory instruments and a lack of monitoring and surveillance for compliance. It calls for the development of new rules and updates of existing regulations.(Bangkok, 176 pp.)DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb4463en

FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE

FOOD SAFETYFORESTRY

STATISTICS

RECENT RELEASE FROM OTHER UN AGENCIES AND IGOS

UNITED NATIONS EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATION – UNESCO

Terminal evaluation of the project “Integration of climate resilience in agricultural and pastoral production for food security in vulnerable rural areas through the farmer field school approach”The project aimed to strengthen the agricultural and pastoral sectors’ climate change adaptation capacities in the Niger. The evaluation emphasizes that FAO should improve project management and mobilization of co-financing mechanisms as well as develop a long-term partnership with farmer organizations.(78 pp.) Project Evaluation Series