Publications
Pacific oyster farming - A practical manual
2024
The purpose of this manual is to give the reader a foundation of practical knowledge regarding all aspects of Pacific oyster cultivation. It is targeted at new entrants to the market wishing to establish a farm, and existing operators who wish to develop their farms and explore new cultivation techniques.
First South Asia transboundary animal diseases coordination meeting for peste des petits ruminants, foot-and-mouth disease and lumpy skin disease
2024
The document is a joint meeting report on the First South Asia TADs Coordination Meeting for Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD), and Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) which was held in two phases, (i) a virtual preparatory phase on the FAO Virtual Learning Center followed by (ii) an in-person gathering which took place in Paro, Bhutan in May 2023.
Managing Water Scarcity in Asia and the Pacific
2023
In the Asia–Pacific region, water resources form the basis of agrarian prosperity and economic development. However, increasing water demand due to population growth, rapid industrialisation and urbanisation, and a changing climate undermine those water resources. Like many parts of the world, Asia–Pacific faces increasing water scarcity, with varying characteristics, causes and trends across a diverse range of countries at different stages of development.
Statistics and Trends
2023
This digital report is an update on the statistics and trends of the fifth edition of the Asia and the Pacific Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition annual report published by FAO’s Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (RAP).
The International Capacity Building Workshop on Technology Transfer on Geographical Indications Environment & Sustainability (GIES) for OCOP Implementation in the Asia and the Pacific Region
2023
The International Capacity Building Workshop on Technology Transfer on Geographical Indications Environment & Sustainability (GIES) for OCOP Implementation in Asia and the Pacific Region was co-organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the Institute of Geographical Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences.
Regional Gender Strategy and Action Plan 2022–2025 for Asia and the Pacific
2022
Promoting gender equality across the policy and programme framework of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is crucial for the Organization to realize its mandate to eradicate poverty and eliminate hunger and malnutrition.
Asia and the Pacific – Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition 2022 Urban food security and nutrition
2022
This is the fifth edition of the Asia and the Pacific Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition annual report.
Better life: Gender equality and women’s empowerment at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations 2022–2023 highlights
2022
This report showcases gender equality and women’s empowerment highlights in 2022 and 2023 and is divided into global and regional highlights.
Adopting anticipatory action and shock responsive social protection to strengthen disaster preparedness and resilience: Learning from the ASEAN region
2022
This regional study and four country case studies – Cambodia, Myanmar, the Philippines, and Viet Nam – found that significant progress has been made, but also uncovered some surprising and challenging questions.
UNDFF Regional Action Plan for strengthening family farming in South Asia 2021–2028
2022
A joint publication of FAO, AO, SAC, AFA , COOP, this Regional Action Plan aims at facilitating and accelerating the process of developing national action plans through inclusive multi-stakeholder processes, not only putting family farmers at the centre but recognizing them as critical partners.