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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
2020, 4 p.
This brochure summarizes data on food consumption, demography and food prices in Tuvalu.
2019, 4 p.
This brochure summarizes data on food consumption, demography and food prices in Samoa.
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 Pacific: Fiji, 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.