Study on the linkages between protected areas and the conservation of biodiversity for food and agriculture - Thematic Study for The State of the World’s Biodiversity for Food and Agriculture

06/2020

This thematic study has been prepared as a contribution to the FAO publication, The State of the World’s Biodiversity for Food and Agriculture. The study is an initial analysis of the contribution of protected areas to the conservation of biodiversity for food and agriculture and particularly of wild species used for food.

FAO Strategy on Mainstreaming Biodiversity across Agricultural Sectors

02/2020

The FAO strategy on mainstreaming biodiversity was approved at the FAO Conference in 2019, in view of preparations for the post-2020 global biodiversity framework. The Strategy aims to mainstream biodiversity across agricultural sectors at national, regional and international levels in a structured and coherent manner, taking into account national priorities, needs, regulations and policies and country programming frameworks.

Asia Regional Synthesis for The State of the World’s Biodiversity for Food and Agriculture

12/2019

The Asia Regional Synthesis for The State of the World’s Biodiversity for Food and Agriculture summarizes the state of biodiversity for food and agriculture in the region, based largely on information provided in eight country reports submitted to FAO as part of the reporting process for the report on The State of the World’s Biodiversity for Food and Agriculture.

Latin America and the Caribbean Regional Synthesis for The State of the World’s Biodiversity for Food and Agriculture

11/2019

The Latin America and the Caribbean Regional Synthesis for The State of the World’s Biodiversity for Food and Agriculture summarizes the state of biodiversity for food and agriculture in the region, based largely on information provided in fourteen country reports submitted to FAO as part of the reporting process for the report on The State of the World’s Biodiversity for Food and Agriculture.

Europe and Central Asia Regional Synthesis for The State of the World’s Biodiversity for Food and Agriculture

11/2019

The Europe and Central Asia Regional Synthesis for The State of the World’s Biodiversity for Food and Agriculture summarizes the state of biodiversity for food and agriculture in the region, based largely on information provided in nineteen country reports submitted to FAO as part of the reporting process for the report on The State of the World’s Biodiversity for Food and Agriculture.

ABS Elements Elements to Facilitate Domestic Implementation of Access and Benefit-Sharing for Different Subsectors of Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture with Explanatory Notes

11/2019

This document contains the explanatory notes, as welcomed by the Commission and the FAO Conference in 2019, in shaded boxes to complement the ABS Elements.

Near East and North Africa Regional Synthesis for The State of the World’s Biodiversity for Food and Agriculture

10/2019

This report summarizes the state of biodiversity for food and agriculture in Near East and North Africa based on the information provided in country reports submitted to FAO as part of the reporting process for The State of the World’s Biodiversity for Food and Agriculture.

Voluntary Guidelines for the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Farmers' Varieties/Landraces

08/2019

These guidelines, intended as reference materials for preparing a National Plan for the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Farmers’ Varieties/Landraces, will contribute to addressing this continuing loss of diversity. The guidelines are therefore a useful tool for development practitioners, researchers, students and policymakers who work on the conservation and sustainable use of these valuable resources.

Developing sustainable value chains for small-scale livestock producers

08/2019

These guidelines take the user through the different steps of value chain development, highlighting the particularities of the smallholder livestock sector, such as multi-functionality, specific production cycles or food safety issues, through concrete examples.

The State of the World’s Aquatic Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture

07/2019

The State of the World’s Aquatic Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture is the first ever global assessment of these resources, with the scope of this first Report being limited to cultured AqGR and their wild relatives, within national jurisdiction. The Report draws on 92 reports from FAO member countries and five specially commissioned thematic background studies.