Publications
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Locusts and Transboundary Plant Pests and Diseases
10/2022
Over the years, FAO has played a fundamental role in tackling plant pests and diseases worldwide, including locusts. This publication is designed to provide technical officers, stakeholders, policymakers and donors with a better understanding of FAO's role in tackling transboundary plant pests and diseases (TPPDs), including FAO's actions and instruments for TPPDs early warning, prevention, and control.
Manual for the implementation of environmental, health, and safety standards for the control of locusts
07/2022
The Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Standard Operation Procedures (SOP) for the control of the Desert Locust define the procedures that should be followed in a Desert Locust control campaign to minimize the impact of the use of insecticides on human health and the environment.
How to invest in farmers? A guide for agriculture human capital investment projects
04/2023
Investing in farmers – or agriculture human capital – is crucial to addressing challenges in our agrifood systems. A global study carried that looks at agriculture human capital investments, from recent trends to promising initiatives.
Urban forestry and urban greening in drylands - Improving resilience, health, and wellbeing of urban communities
03/2023
As a contribution to the new FAO Green Cities programme, the Forestry Division has developed in close collaboration with the Regional Offices in Africa, Asia and the Near East a new global programme: the Green Urban Oases Programme.
Plant health and climate change
03/2021
Climate change has an impact on plant health. Alterations in weather conditions may lead to biological changes in pests and diseases, and also impact plant physiology and structure, which may increase vulnerability of plants towards pests and diseases.