FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific

Publications from the Subregional Office for the Pacific

The FAO Subregional Office for the Pacific Islands (FAO SAP) is a technical hub which supports 14 countries in the Pacific. It is responsible for developing, overseeing and implementing programmes and projects to address food security, nutrition, agriculture and rural development priorities.

The member countries are the Cook Islands, Fiji, Federated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu. Tokelau is an Associate Member.

These publications are records of the some of the projects and activities done by the FAO in the Pacific region.

FAO in the Pacific 2021

2022, 42 p.

'FAO in the Pacific: 2021 Annual Report' presents the results that FAO-led projects and programmes contributed to the timely and effective joint response by the United Nations family, governments and other partners under various thematic clusters including climate change, emergencies, fisheries and aquaculture. It also looks at longer-term gains made in forestry, livestock, and nutrition and food safety work and highlights how statistics and policy programmes supported key data, reporting, planning and decision-making, including assisting several nations to develop various national censuses.

SIDS Solutions Forum Report

2021, 23 p.

The theme of the SIDS Solutions Forum was: “COVID-19 impacts on the economy and the potential of digitalization and innovation to accelerate progress on resilient agri-food systems; improved nutrition and health; and strengthened climate resilience adaptation within the context of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Reinforcing Pacific Food Systems for COVID-19 recovery – key impacts, responses and opportunities to build back better

2022, 64 p.

Published in conjunction with IFAD, UNICEF and WFP, and as part of the UN response to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19 on food systems across the Pacific Islands, this report offers a consolidated analysis of pre-COVID food security and nutrition challenges and outlines key actions needed to respond to the current impacts, inform medium- to long-term recovery planning, and better prepare for future crises.

Food Consumption in Kiribati: Based on analysis of the 2019/20 household income and expenditure survey

2021, 100 p.

Published in conjunction with SPC, this analysis found that on average one I-Kiribati in 12 does not have access to the amount of dietary energy needed to maintain a normal, active and healthy life.

Food consumption in the Marshall Islands: Based on the 2019/20 household income and expenditure survey

2021, 92 p.

This report, co-published with SPC, presents the main trends derived from the analysis of the food data collected in the 2019/20 HIES.

The role of diets and food systems in the prevention of obesity and non-communicable diseases in Fiji

2021, 160 p.

The aim of this report is to provide evidence and information to facilitate and enhance policy dialogue in various forums, to produce recommendations and a roadmap for policy change to prevent overweight, obesity and NCDs in Fiji. 

Food consumption in Solomon Islands: Based on the analysis of the 2012/13 Household Income and Expenditure survey

2021, 80 p.

Based on the analysis of the food data collected in the 2012/13 HIES around one person out of 10 was undernourished in Solomon Islands.

Backyard broiler/meat bird management: Tips on how to raise backyard meat birds

2021, 6p.

The pamphlet covers housing, spacing, feed and water and most importantly broiler or meat bird management from day old to slaughter weight.

Stocktake analysis of the agriculture sector in Solomon Islands. Final Report

2020, 132 p.

The stocktake presented here is based on a comprehensive desk review and consultations undertaken in July and August 2019 with key agriculture sector stakeholders in Honiara and two provinces (Guadalcanal and Western Province).

Pacific Nutrient Database (PNDB) User Guide

2020, 26 p.

The PNDB is designed to facilitate the use of data, primarily derived from Household Income and Expenditure Surveys, to conduct poverty, nutrition and food security oriented analysis in the Pacific region. 

Food security and food consumption in Samoa based on the analysis of the 2018 Household Income and Expenditure Survey

2020, 82 p.

This report is one of the outputs of the Technical Cooperation Programme project (TCP/SAP/3705).It is aimed at strengthening the capacity of Pacific island countries to monitor SDG Target 2.1.


Pacific Island Food Security Profiles

Vanuatu food security profile

2021, 4 p.

This brochure summarizes data on food consumption, demography and food prices in Vanuatu.

2021, 4 p.

This brochure summarizes data on food consumption, demography and food prices in Marshall Islands.

2021, 4 p.

This brochure summarizes data on food consumption, demography and food prices in Kiribati.

Solomon Islands food security profile

2020, 4 p.

Succinct data on food consumption, health and lifestyle for the Solomon Islands is presented in this publication.

Tuvalu Food Security Profile

2020, 4 p.

This brochure summarizes data on food consumption, demography and food prices in Tuvalu.

Samoa Food Security Profile

2019, 4 p.

This brochure summarizes data on food consumption, demography and food prices in Samoa.

Tonga Food Security Profile

2019, 4 p.

This brochure summarizes data on food consumption, demography and food prices in Tonga.


Fisheries Publications

Improving Livelihoods through sustainable nearshore fisheries in the PacificFiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Palau, Samoa, Tuvalu and Vanuatu
2020, 6 p.
The specific outcomes of FAO activities to improve livelihoods, cooperatives, FADs and safety are summarized.

 Resilient islands, resilient communities – Kiribati

2019, 5 p.

This flyer presents a summary of the project to improve biodiversity conservation and landscape/seascape level management to enhance socioecological resilience to climate variability and change.


Country Gender Assessments

Country Gender Assessment of Agriculture and the Rural Sector in Vanuatu
2020, 80 p.
Published jointly with SPC, this report examines how gender issues interact with social, economic and environmental development in Vanuatu.

Country gender assessment of agriculture and the rural sector in Tonga
2019, 80 p.
The assessment seeks to identify gender inequalities in access to critical productive resources, assets, services and opportunities.

Country gender assessment of agriculture and the rural sector in Samoa
2019, 68 p.
The Assessment seeks to identify gender inequalities in access to critical productive resources, assets, services and opportunities. 

Country Gender Assessment of Agriculture and the Rural Sector in Solomon Islands
2019, 60 p.
The assessment looks at the priorities, needs and constraints of both women and men in agricultural and rural communities, and the gaps that exist in responding to these issues.

Country Gender Assessment of Agriculture and the Rural Sector in Fiji
2019, 74 p.
This FAO-SPC Country Gender Assessment of ARD in Fiji has identified gaps between women and men in access to information, quality of livelihoods and opportunities to benefit from development outcomes.