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Sharing the benefits of plant genetic diversity: The Benefit-sharing Fund
29/11/2022
This brochure shows the approach, achievements and impact of the Benefit-sharing Fund. It can be shared with a wide range of stakeholders that work with plant genetic diversity.
Mainstreaming biodiversity in forestry
03/10/2022
This study is a collaboration between FAO and the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR), lead centre of the CGIAR research programme on Forests, Trees and Agroforestry (FTA). Illustrated by eight country case-studies, the report reviews progress and outlines the technical and policy tools available for countries and stakeholders, as well as the steps needed, to effectively mainstream biodiversity in forestry.
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FAO and marine biological diversity beyond national jurisdiction (BBNJ) process
01/08/2022
FAO is actively engaged in areas beyond national jurisdiction (ABNJ) through projects and initiatives for which it provides assistance to Member Nations and relevant international organizations. This document presents information on the work of FAO that is relevant to the BBNJ process, including ongoing processes and initiatives, and lessons learned, which may be informative and useful for BBNJ Delegates and others.
Asia-Pacific roadmap for primary forest conservation
04/07/2022
The purpose of the roadmap is to delineate and inform the process by which decision makers and actors can evaluate the status, diversity and trends of primary forests in the region. This report suggests a practical process in four steps, through which the recommendations can be articulated at different scales (from regional to local) and adapted to the specific context, priorities and needs of various forest types, countries and categories of actors.
Framework for Action on Biodiversity for Food and Agriculture
01/05/2022
The Framework for Action on Biodiversity for Food and Agriculture was endorsed by the FAO Council in 2021.
Restoration of productive aquatic ecosystems by small-scale fisheries and aquaculture communities in Asia
01/03/2022
This report showcases examples of actions taken by small-scale fishers and aquaculture farmers in Asia to restore the productivity of aquatic ecosystems.
Making way: developing national legal and policy frameworks for pastoral mobility
01/02/2022
This handbook calls for the legal recognition and securing of pastoral mobility as a way of safeguarding and facilitating a continuous stream of economic and social benefits for pastoralists, countries, and the environment. It facilitates a deeper understanding of pastoral mobility through examples and case studies drawn from various parts of the world and identifies considerations to be borne in mind when legislating for mobility.
Climate change, biodiversity and nutrition nexus
01/12/2021
This paper identifies entry points within agrifood systems to improve biodiversity and diets, such as sustainable use of genetic resources, climate-smart agriculture, sustainable management of marine ecosystems, and consumer education.
Addressing the human-wildlife conflict to improve people’s livelihoods
01/11/2021
Human population growth increases the demand for natural resources in many parts of the world. This has led to the degradation and fragmentation of wildlife habitats, with humans and livestock encroaching on natural habitats. Wildlife is increasingly competing with humans for limited natural resources resulting in an increase in human and wildlife conflicts (HWCs).
Report on monitoring schemes and data collection on biodiversity for food and agriculture in Eastern Europe and Central Asia
01/10/2021
Biodiversity protection encompasses key aspects directly related to the sustainability of our food systems: BFA provides a diverse and heterogenous biological basis for diverse and resilient production systems, for the pollination of cultures, for increased diversity of food, and is strongly linked to local and indigenous knowledge on local crops and breeds acknowledged as cultural heritage.
Global Dialogue on the Role of Food and Agriculture in the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework Summary Report of the Virtual Meeting – 6–7 July 2021
01/10/2021
The Global Dialogue on the Role of Food and Agriculture in the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework was convened virtually by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) on 6 and 7 July 2021. This is the summary report of the meeting.
Legislating for an ecosystem approach to fisheries – Revisited
01/09/2021
The present work supports the legal implementation of an EAF for a holistic, integrated and innovative way of managing fisheries that promotes the participation of all relevant stakeholders and the use of best available knowledge for decision making, whilst balancing the human dimensions with the care for the environment, habitats, ecosystems and biodiversity related with fishery resources on which they depend.
Principles for ecosystem restoration to guide the United Nations Decade 2021–2030
01/09/2021
This brochure presents ten principles for ecosystem restoration including a first principle that orients restoration in the context of the UN Decade, followed by nine best-practice principles. These best-practice principles detail the essential tenets of ecosystem restoration that should be followed to maximize net gain for native biodiversity, ecosystem health and integrity, and human health and well-being, across all biomes, sectors and regions.
Joint report of the co-chairs of the Global Dialogue on the Role of Food and Agriculture in the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework
01/09/2021
The Global Dialogue on the Role of Food and Agriculture in the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework was convened virtually by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) on 6 and 7 July 2021. This joint report presents the co-chairs’ summary of the global dialogue.
Keep soil alive, protect soil biodiversity
01/08/2021
This document is also based on the Report of the State of Knowledge of Soil Biodiversity: Status, Challenges and Potentialities, and is complemented by a book of proceedings, which presents extended abstracts of the various parallel sessions presented during the symposium.
Regional Dialogue on Biodiversity Mainstreaming across Agricultural Sectors in the Asia and the Pacific Region
01/07/2021
This report concisely introduces FAO’s work on biodiversity mainstreaming, including the regional consultations on the subject that took place in 2018 and 2019. It particularly focuses on the Regional Dialogue on Biodiversity Mainstreaming across Agricultural Sectors in Asia and the Pacific, held in Bangkok, Thailand, in July 2019.
Biodiversity for Food and Agriculture – Frequently asked questions
01/07/2021
The issue of biodiversity loss is attracting increasing attention worldwide. Yet, information related to biodiversity, particularly in the context of food and agriculture, can be challenging to communicate. Based on information found in FAO’s report on The State of the World’s Biodiversity for Food and Agriculture published in 2019, this document provides simple answers to key questions about biodiversity for food and agriculture.
The pollination services of forests – Forest and landscape interventions and their benefits
01/07/2021
This infographic is based on a related publication to highlight the importance, at the forest and landscape scales, of employing pollination-friendly management practices. It provides a visually easy-to-retain overview of the publication, with recommendation on measures for maintaining pollinator in forests and landscapes.
2021-23 Action plan for the implementation of the FAO strategy on mainstreaming biodiversity across agricultural sectors
01/07/2021
The action plan for the implementation of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations strategy on mainstreaming biodiversity across agricultural sectors was approved at the 166th FAO Council in 2021 in view of preparations for the post-2020 global biodiversity framework.
Ecosystem restoration for people, nature and climate
03/06/2021
The UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration provides a unique opportunity to transform food, fibre and feed production systems to the needs of the 21st century, and to eradicate poverty, hunger and malnutrition. This report presents the case for why we all must throw our weight behind a global restoration effort.