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Book (series)Respecting free, prior and informed consent
Practical guidance for governments, companies, NGOs, indigenous peoples and local communities in relation to land acquisition
2014Improving governance of tenure is the objective of the Voluntary Guidelines on the Responsible Governance of Tenure of Land, Fisheries and Forests in the Context of National Food Security (Guidelines), which serve as a reference and set out principles and internationally accepted standards for responsible practices. The Guidelines state that responsible investments should do no harm, safeguard against dispossession of legitimate tenure right holders and environmental damage, and should respect human rights. This technical guide on Respecting free, prior and informed consent (FPIC) sets out practical actions for government agencies to respect and protect FPIC and for civil society organizations, land users and private investors globally to comply with their responsibilities in relation to FPIC, as endorsed by the Guidelines. -
Book (series)Compulsory acquisition of land and compensation 2008
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No results found.Compulsory acquisition is the power of government to acquire private rights in land without the willing consent of the owner or occupant in order to benefit society and is often necessary for social and economic development and the protection of the natural environment. The exercise of these powers is frequently contentious and problematic. The guide explains what compulsory acquisition and compensation are, and what constitutes good practice in this area, examining the consequences of poor legi slation, procedures and implementation. It is likely to be of most use in countries that are seeking to understand good practice in this area and to improve their own legislation, procedures and implementation in compulsory purchase and compensation in the interests of society as a whole. -
Book (series)The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2023
Urbanization, agrifood systems transformation and healthy diets across the rural–urban continuum
2023This report provides an update on global progress towards the targets of ending hunger (SDG Target 2.1) and all forms of malnutrition (SDG Target 2.2) and estimates on the number of people who are unable to afford a healthy diet. Since its 2017 edition, this report has repeatedly highlighted that the intensification and interaction of conflict, climate extremes and economic slowdowns and downturns, combined with highly unaffordable nutritious foods and growing inequality, are pushing us off track to meet the SDG 2 targets. However, other important megatrends must also be factored into the analysis to fully understand the challenges and opportunities for meeting the SDG 2 targets. One such megatrend, and the focus of this year’s report, is urbanization. New evidence shows that food purchases in some countries are no longer high only among urban households but also among rural households. Consumption of highly processed foods is also increasing in peri-urban and rural areas of some countries. These changes are affecting people’s food security and nutrition in ways that differ depending on where they live across the rural–urban continuum. This timely and relevant theme is aligned with the United Nations General Assembly-endorsed New Urban Agenda, and the report provides recommendations on the policies, investments and actions needed to address the challenges of agrifood systems transformation under urbanization and to enable opportunities for ensuring access to affordable healthy diets for everyone. -
Book (stand-alone)Free Prior and Informed Consent: An indigenous peoples’ right and a good practice for local communities 2016
This Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) Manual is designed as a tool for project practitioners of a broad range of projects and programmes of any development organization, by providing information about the right to FPIC and how it can be implemented in six steps.
In an FPIC process, the “how”, “when” and “with and by whom”, are as important as “what” is being proposed. For an FPIC process to be effective and result in consent or lack of it, the way in which the process is conducted is paramount. The time allocated for the discussions among the indigenous peoples, the cultural appropriateness of the way the information is conveyed, and the involvement of the whole community, including key groups like women, the elderly and the youth in the process, are all essential. A thorough and well carried FPIC process helps guarantee everyone’s right to self-determination, allowing them to participate in decisions that affect their lives.
This FPIC Manual will ena ble field practitioners to incorporate FPIC into project and programmes’ design and implementation, ensuring that indigenous peoples’ rights are duly respected. FPIC can be considered the “gold standard” because it allows for the highest form of participation of local stakeholders in development projects.
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Book (series)The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2022
Towards Blue Transformation
2022The 2022 edition of The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture coincides with the launch of the Decade of Action to deliver the Global Goals, the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development and the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. It presents how these and other equally important United Nations events, such as the International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture (IYAFA 2022), are being integrated and supported through Blue Transformation, a priority area of FAO’s new Strategic Framework 2022–2031 designed to accelerate achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in food and agriculture. The concept of Blue Transformation emerged from the Thirty-fourth Session of the FAO Committee on Fisheries in February 2021, and in particular the Declaration for Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture, which was negotiated and endorsed by all FAO Members. The Declaration calls for support for “an evolving and positive vision for fisheries and aquaculture in the twenty first century, where the sector is fully recognized for its contribution to fighting poverty, hunger and malnutrition.” In this context, Part 1 of this edition of The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture reviews the world status of fisheries and aquaculture, while Parts 2 and 3 are devoted to Blue Transformation and its pillars on intensifying and expanding aquaculture, improving fisheries management and innovating fisheries and aquaculture value chains. Blue Transformation emphasizes the need for forward-looking and bold actions to be launched or accelerated in coming years to achieve the objectives of the Declaration and in support of the 2030 Agenda. Part 4 covers current and high-impact emerging issues – COVID-19, climate change and gender equality – that require thorough consideration for transformative steps and preparedness to secure sustainable, efficient and equitable fisheries and aquaculture.
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Book (series)Terminal evaluation of the project “Pesticide Risk Reduction in Malawi”
Project code: GCP/MLW/052/GFF - GEF ID: 5109
2024Also available in:
No results found.This evaluation report of project GCP/MLW/052/GFF highlights the economic, environmental and social risks and challenges associated with the use of chemical pesticides in the agricultural sector in Malawi and provides a comprehensive assessment of the contribution of the project to reduce these risks, as well as to promote sustainable agricultural systems. The information comes from investigations conducted by a team of independent evaluators through a detailed analysis of project documents, interviews with project stakeholders and field visits. The report highlights the strengths and weaknesses of the project in terms of design, implementation, and achievement of results. It draws lessons and identifies the conditions to be put in place or strengthened to promote the consolidation of achievements, progress towards impact and sustainability in the context of Malawi. Recommendations addressed to the actors concerned are formulated in the report for this purpose. -
Book (stand-alone)Proceedings of the FAO Global Conference on Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization
Rome, 27–29 September 2023
2024Also available in:
No results found.The Global Conference on Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization (GAMC) organized by FAO from 27 to 29 September 2023 provided a neutral platform for global stakeholders to discuss sustainable agricultural mechanization for agrifood systems transformation. The conference covered various themes like crop production, post-harvest and agroprocessing, climate change and resilience, digitalization and automation, supply chain and standards, models and multistakeholder engagement, and creating an enabling environment. The proceedings feature abstracts of speeches and presentations and culminate in a compelling call to action to guide future efforts for promoting sustainable agricultural mechanization towards 2030 and beyond. -
Book (stand-alone)Prospecto – Programa de capacitación pesquera de la FAO en apoyo de la aplicación de los instrumentos internacionales 2024En 2017, la FAO puso en marcha su Programa mundial de desarrollo de la capacidad en apoyo de la aplicación del Acuerdo sobre medidas del Estado rector del puerto destinadas a prevenir, desalentar y eliminar la pesca ilegal, no declarada y no reglamentada y los instrumentos internacionales, mecanismos regionales y herramientas complementarios para combatir la pesca ilegal, no declarada y no reglamentada. El Programa tiene como objetivo contribuir a los esfuerzos nacionales, regionales y mundiales dirigidos a prevenir, desalentar y eliminar la pesca ilegal, no declarada y no reglamentada. Para la correcta ejecución del Programa, la FAO desarrolló un marco de capacitación pesquera, basado en un enfoque modular, que ha resultado de incalculable valor a la hora de armonizar los cursos impartidos en el ámbito del programa. Este enfoque modular también ofrece flexibilidad para la creación de nuevos cursos que respondan a necesidades específicas. Este prospecto ofrece una perspectiva general de los módulos que incluye el marco de capacitación pesquera de la FAO, con una descripción detallada de cada uno de ellos, las lecciones correspondientes y los resultados de aprendizaje previstos. Por otra parte, proporciona información pormenorizada sobre cada uno de los cursos que se ofrecen actualmente, incluidos sus objetivos, los participantes a los que van dirigidos y los resultados generales de aprendizaje previstos, así como otra información pertinente.
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Book (stand-alone)Rural women and financial inclusion
Technical Guidance Note
2024Also available in:
No results found.Improving the gender-responsiveness of design and delivery of rural finance interventions through innovative approaches and mechanisms is important for promoting rural women’s economic empowerment. This document highlights practical and actionable approaches from the sector in order to guide the work of practitioners engaging at country level to pursue the above objective. Part I of this Technical Guidance Note provides an overview of the main barriers and constraints that inhibit rural women’s financial inclusion. Part II offers a step-by-step approach to analysing the state of gender equality within a specific country or context, with the purpose of diagnosing potential entry points for interventions that aim to increase rural women’s financial inclusion. It then offers a summary of best practices for addressing the main barriers to rural women’s access to and use of financial services, and offers various case studies to illustrate these best practices in action. The annex contains additional guidance and tools for conducting gender-focused diagnostic assessments and analysis. -
Book (stand-alone)Note d'information: Programme de formation de la FAO dans le domaine des pêches en appui à la mise en œuvre des instruments internationaux 2024En 2017, la FAO a lancé son Programme mondial de développement des capacités pour soutenir la mise en œuvrede l'Accord relatif aux mesures du ressort de l'État du port visant à prévenir, contrecarrer et éliminer la pêche illicite, non déclarée et non réglementée et des instruments internationaux complémentaires, des mécanismes régionaux et des outils de lutte contre la pêche illicite, non déclarée et non réglementée (INDNR). Le programme vise à contribuer aux efforts nationaux, régionaux et mondiaux de prévention, de dissuasion et d'élimination de la pêche INDNR. Pour la bonne mise en oeuvre du programme, la FAO a développé son cadre de formation dans le domaine des pêches, basé sur une approche modulaire, qui s'est avérée très utile pour harmoniser les cours dispensés dans le cadre du programme. Cette approche modulaire permet également de créer de nouveaux cours pour répondre à des besoins spécifiques. Cette publication fournit une vue d'ensemble des modules proposés dans le cadre de la formation de la FAO dans le domaine des pêches, avec notamment une description détaillée de chaque module, des conférences correspondantes et des résultats d'apprentissage attendus. Elle donne également des informations détaillées sur chacun des cours actuellement offerts, leurs objectifs, les participants ciblés et les résultats d'apprentissage escomptés, ainsi que d'autres informations pertinentes.