Progress on the level of water stress Mid-term status of SDG Indicator 6.4.2 and acceleration needs, with special focus on food security, 2024

01/01/2025

The global indicator on water stress tracks the level of pressure that human activities exert over natural freshwater resources, indicating the environmental sustainability of the use of water resources.

Ecosystem-based adaptation and climate change resilience in the Central American Dry Corridor and the arid zones of the Dominican Republic.

01/01/2025

Colombia: Raw sugar cane

09/12/2024

This document addresses the situation in Colombia. The OCOP product is raw sugar cane (panela). Colombia is not only preserving a key element of its agricultural heritage but also contributing to global sustainability goals by fostering green development, improving community resilience, and ensuring the long-term viability of raw sugar cane production.

Ecuador: Cocoa

09/12/2024

This document addresses the situation in Ecuador. The OCOP product is cocoa, a crop of great cultural and economic significance. Ecuador is renowned for its high-quality cocoa, and by focusing on this product, the initiative aims to strengthen sustainable cocoa production practices, increase its global market presence, and improve the livelihoods of local farmers, all while promoting environmental stewardship and climate resilience.

Belize: Coconut

09/12/2024

Belize's coconut industry benefits from ideal growing conditions and increasing global demand for coconut products. With over 15 000 acres of plantations managed by 1 000 farmers, the sector exports to key markets like the United States of America, Canada, and Europe, where coconut oil and other by-products are recognized for their nutritional value.

Trinidad and Tobago: Cocoa

09/12/2024

This report highlights the significance of cocoa production in Trinidad and Tobago under the One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) initiative. Despite contributing less than 1 percent to the nation’s GDP, Trinidad and Tobago is internationally recognized for its premium-quality cocoa

Mexico: Amaranth

09/12/2024

This document addresses the situation in Mexico. The OCOP product is amaranth. This report emphasizes the significance of amaranth as a priority crop in Mexico, rooted in the country’s pre-Hispanic heritage and recognized as a superfood by the United Nations. Grown by small-scale farmers in central and southern regions, amaranth thrives in rain-fed systems and showcases resilience to drought, salinity, and high temperatures.