Publications
Before it’s too late
2018
This study identifies approaches that can enhance the economic value of wildlife resources for local communities and governments in the Western Congo Basin to contribute to poverty reduction, economic development, and conservation at regional and national levels.
Handbook of the EAF-Nansen Project Training Course on the Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries
2017
A university-level training course on the ecosystem approach to fisheries (EAF) that it has already run in partnership with a number of universities in Africa.
Promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment in fisheries and aquaculture
2017
This fact sheet presents an overview of current gender equality and women’s empowerment issues in the fisheries sector. Women’s engagement in fisheries can be viewed from social, political and technical perspectives, all of which show that the role of women is often underestimated. This inadequate recognition of women’s contributions hampers...
Assessment of innovation capacities - A scoring tool
2017
Capacity development interventions in support of agricultural innovation are more effective when based on systematic and participatory assessments of existing skills and capacity needs. Recognizing that, an instrument has been developed in the context of the Capacity Development for Agricultural Innovation Systems (CDAIS) project. It consists of a capacity scoring...
The work of FAO to enhance national capacities to report on climate change agriculture, forestry and other land use
2017
This infographic booklet shows what the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), through both the REDD+/National Forest Monitoring teams and Mitigating Agriculture GHG Emissions Towards Wider Opportunities (MAGHG-2) project under the Mitigation of Climate Change in Agriculture (MICCA) Programme, provides to its member countries regarding the Measurement, Reporting and Verification (MRV) framework....
Sustainable Land Management (SLM) in practice in the Kagera Basin: Lessons learned for scaling up at landscape level
2017
This book features 26 papers and case studies based on the practical experiences of local practitioners and experts who supported the Kagera TAMP project, as well as guidance on what works, what is already being replicated and what needs to be scaled up for greater and sustained impact.
Art of Knowledge Exchange: A Results-Focused Planning Guide for the GEF Partnership
2017
This guide is a collection of case studies, examples and lessons learnt from successful knowledge exchange initiatives in GEF projects worldwide. It is also a how-to manual, providing knowledge brokers with tools and steps to effectively design, implement and monitor knowledge exchange in their projects.
Strategy for FAO’s work on climate change
2017
The FAO Strategy on Climate Change lays out an ambitious way forward that will require a decisive and collaborative effort in the coming years to deliver the transformational solutions that the agricultural sectors offer for climate action.
Addressing agriculture, forestry and fisheries in National Adaptation Plans
2017
Supplementary guidelines This document has been prepared to supplement the UNFCCC National Adaptation Plan Technical Guidelines.
Regional review on status and trends in aquaculture development in asia-pacific – 2015
2017
FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Circular No. 1135/5 - FIAA / C1135/5 (En)
Common Oceans — ABNJ: Global sustainable fisheries management and biodiversity conservation in the areas beyond national jurisdiction
2017
Oceans make up 70 percent of the planet’s surface and support the livelihoods for millions of people around the world. Despite their important role, numerous threats such as overfishing, destructive fishing practices, marine pollution and seabed mining are threatening the ability of the oceans to continue providing vital ecosystem services...
Towards gender-equitable small-scale fisheries governance and development
2017
A handbook. In support of the implementation of the Voluntary Guidelines for Securing Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries in the Context of Food Security and Poverty Eradication
Women's empowerment in aquaculture: Two case studies from Bangladesh
2017
This work is one part of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)-led initiative entitled Women’s empowerment in aquaculture production systems in Asia: Comparative case studies and synthesis from Bangladesh and Indonesia. It falls under the overall umbrella of the Blue Growth Regional Initiative for Asia and...
The charcoal transition: greening the charcoal value chain to mitigate climate change and improve local livelihoods
2017
The report presents policy options for creating a climate-smart charcoal sector, such as developing national policy frameworks for the sustainable management of the charcoal value chain; reforming land tenure and increasing resource access to attract new investments in a greener, healthier charcoal value chain; and making the charcoal value chain...
Towards gender-equitable small-scale fisheries
2016
Proceedings of the “Expert workshop on gender-equitable small-scale fisheries in the context of the implementation of the SSF Guidelines” 28–30 November 2016 Rome, Italy