En el 29/septiembre/2025, se publicó en la Gaceta Oficial de la República de Cuba el DECRETO 128 DE LA AGROECOLOGÍA Este Decreto acompaña la Política Pública de Agroecología presentada desde marzo del 2021 y representa un paso normativo de gran importancia, ya que dota al paradigma agroecológico de un...

This publication provides a comprehensive analysis of mitigation and adaptation actions for agrifood systems in the nationally determined contributions (NDCs) of Europe and Central Asia, focusing on progress since the latest NDC Policy Analysis Report from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in 2021. As the...

Mali, a largely rural West African country with a young population, faces interconnected challenges of poverty, conflict, and climate shocks that threaten rural livelihoods and food security. Given these conditions, effective communication is crucial to empower communities, bridge information gaps, and enhance resilience, and this factsheet examines Mali’s media and...

West Africa’s ecosystems are transforming, reshaping its vast savannas into forest islands or arable lands. This change, mainly driven by human activity, has profound implications for soil health and ecosystem sustainability.

Belarus has eliminated extreme poverty, and economic growth and a stable system of social benefits mean that the national poverty rate is low. However, gender and spatial disparities still exist, with the rural population at greater risk of income poverty. In terms of individual poverty levels, women fare better than...

Atrilogy of short stories from Quito, Ecuador illuminates the importance of urban agriculture in cities, where people often lack connection with nature and its cycles as well as with other people. Community projects are transformational in how they connect people with each other through food, and these connections often have...

This issue of Unasylva will be dedicated to the restoration of degraded forest ecosystems in the Mediterranean region. Ten years after the last issue on Mediterranean forests, this volume will provide a status of Mediterranean forest resources with a specific focus on restoration efforts, recent developments, and opportunities to achieve...

The publication emphasizes the critical role women play in agriculture, especially in the face of rapid changes such as climate change. Despite their significant contributions, women often face various disadvantages. In 2019, women constituted a substantial part of the agricultural workforce, with significant regional differences ranging from 36 percent in...

Este documento elaborado en el marco del Proyecto “Gestión económica de pequeños y medianos sistemas productivos porcinos vinculados al Centro de Información de Actividades Porcinas” (vigente desde marzo 2024) presenta estimaciones sobre comportamientos de resultados económicos de modelos productivos y tiene como propósito aportar información que favorezca la inclusión de...

Este artículo muestra cómo las mujeres Wayúu están siendo agentes activos de cambio: transforman adversidad en esperanza y resiliencia, usando saberes ancestrales, técnica e instituciones colaborativas para garantizar una vida más digna en territorios afectados por sequía, pobreza y exclusión.

This report provides the latest updates on hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition in Europe and Central Asia, including the cost and affordability of healthy diets. It also explores the central theme of water security, highlighting its critical connections to agriculture, food security and nutrition.While the region has made progress in...

A series of high-level parliamentarians’ fora on inclusive investments in food systems for gender equality and zero hunger have been organized by FAO over the last years. The National Capacity Development Workshop for Parliamentarians and High-Level Multi-Stakeholder Policy Dialogue on Gender Equality and Investments in Agriculture and Food Security aimed...

Se entiende por Buenas Prácticas Ganaderas en Producción Porcina (BPG-P) a todas las acciones involucradas en la producción porcina, su comercialización y transporte en pos de obtener productos inocuos, que promuevan la sustentabilidad social, ambiental y económica del sistema. Son el resultado del trabajo conjunto de la comunidad de interesados...

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations conducted a nationwide survey of 2 612 agricultural enterprises across 23 oblasts of Ukraine between October and November 2024. The survey covered crop and livestock producers of all sizes, excluding areas that were inaccessible at the time of data collection. The...

Way back yesterdayIn the glow of night time firesWe sat around steamy bowlsCarving up mounds of foo fooThen dipping our hands in hot soupsMouths long open await the feastWith every bite our tongues knew the sourceJolly jolly bellies, happy happy heartsWe danced our way through the nightThese days we line...

Aquatic foods hold a unique potential to contribute to a much-needed transformation of food systems thanks to their high nutritional value, cultural significance, and relatively low environmental impact. However, realizing this potential requires a transformative approach to help overcome two grand challenges: sustainably increasing the production of nutritious aquatic foods...

This e-learning course explores the complex linkages between food trade and nutrition, providing evidence of how trade can affect nutrition by addressing both its benefits and challenges. It examines the intersection of trade policies and nutrition measures to equip policymakers and agrifood sector stakeholders with knowledge and tools to promote...

Niger, a landlocked Sahelian country with a predominantly rural and youthful population, faces persistent challenges including poverty, food insecurity, climate shocks, and displacement due to recurrent droughts, floods, and insecurity. In this setting, communication is key to strengthening resilience and community engagement, and this factsheet examines Niger’s media landscape to...

The response to the global call for more data on children’s and adolescents’ diets and nutrition is limited by the lack of straightforward practical indicators to track their diet quality. On the basis of a food group score compiled from 10 food groups (FGS-10), the minimum dietary diversity for women,...

En el marco del Día Internacional de la Mujer compartimos con las mujeres de la nacionalidad Shuar que conforman la Asociación Tsapau y habitan la región centro-sur de la Amazonía ecuatoriana. Este fue un encuentro marcado por espacios de diálogo entre mujeres y hombres sobre la importancia de la igualdad,...