This report presents the findings of a rapid geospatial flood impact assessment conducted by FAO in October 2023, following the devastating floods in eastern Libya in September. Using satellite data and advanced geospatial tools, the assessment evaluated the extent of flooding and its impact on infrastructure and agriculture.

This Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) outlines the methodology for assessing five key soil enzyme activities: β-Glucosidase, Arylsulfatase, N-acetyl-β-Glucosaminidase, Dehydrogenase, and Phosphomonoesterases.

This report provides insights into global and country-level progress on water-use efficiency.

The global water stress indicator measures the pressure exerted by human activities on natural freshwater resources, providing insight into the environmental sustainability of water use. In this report, you can learn more about the progress on the level water stress globally, by country and by major basin.

The Sahel holds great agricultural potential due to its vast land and favorable climate, but water scarcity limits its use. To achieve sustainable agriculture, new water sources and affordable power solutions are essential. This report reviews efforts to evaluate solar irrigation potential in the Sahel through spatial analysis.

This report was developed by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and partners as part of the project “Enabling Activities for Implementing UNCCD COP Drought Decisions.” The project, funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), is implemented in collaboration with the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD).

In the framework of the GEF-funded project "Enabling Activities for Implementing UNCCD COP Drought Decisions", the "Alignment of National Drought Plans with the national regulatory frameworks – A synthesis” brief outlines a phased strategy for the integration of the National Development Plans (NDPs) with sector-specific policy frameworks.

This preliminary report examines the status of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6, particularly indicators 6.4.1 and 6.4.2, within Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs). It assesses the significance of these indicators in the reporting process at both national and subregional levels. The goal is to enhance the VNR process, improve reporting on SDG 6, and strengthen accountability.

This paper explores the evolution of international standards for land cover and land use classification systems, emphasizing the importance of a standardized approach to address global challenges like food security and climate change. The paper demonstrates the potential of the ISO 19144 series to support global sustainability efforts.

A new report has unveiled a detailed land cover map of Tunisia, highlighting key agricultural areas such as cultivated land, olive trees, date palms, and orchards, while also integrating land water management practices. Using Sentinel-2 satellite imagery and existing water management data, the map offers regional and national statistics on land cover distribution.