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Abstract: This paper provides an overview of the endorsed methodology of the indicator by the Inter-Agency and Expert Group on SDG indicators (IAEG-SDG). Importantly, it provides a protocol for the collection of the required data via a dedicated survey questionnaire.
Lead authoring unit/office: Statistics Division (ESS)
Abstract: This FAO Statistics working paper presents a new methodological approach aimed at measuring progress towards sustainable agriculture in countries and across agri-food systems typologies, by measuring socio-economic and environmental dimensions with available national statistics, with sixteen indicators defined and constructed from FAOSTAT data. A trend analysis is carried out at country level over the time series 1961-2018, with country results aggregated by four agri-food systems typologies: traditional; land-intensive and capital-intensive mixed systems; and modern food systems. The analysis provides a novel framework for the analysis of progress in achieving sustainable agriculture by country and agri-food system type, that can be implemented effectively and allows for exploring solutions across development pathways.
Lead authoring unit/office: Statistics Division (ESS)
Abstract: This document reflects the latest reference metadata information available on SDG-indicator 2.5.1.b "Number of animal genetic resources for food and agriculture secured in medium or long term conservation facilities". Last updated: March 2021.
Lead authoring unit/office: FAO
Abstract: This document reflects the latest reference metadata information available on SDG-indicator 2.5.1.a "Number of palnt genetic resources for food and agriculture secured in medium or long term conservation facilities". Last updated: March 2021.
Lead authoring unit/office: FAO
Abstract: This document reflects the latest reference metadata information available on SDG-indicator 2.1.1 "Prevalence of undernourishment". Last updated: February 2021.
Lead authoring unit/office: FAO
Abstract: This document reflects the latest reference metadata information available on SDG-indicator 2.1.2 "Prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity in the population, based on the Food Insecurity Experience Scale". Last updated: February 2021.
Lead authoring unit/office: FAO
Abstract: This document reflects the latest reference metadata information available on SDG-indicator 2.3.1 "Volume of production per labour unit by classes of farming / pastoral / forestry enterprise size". Last updated: February 2021.
Lead authoring unit/office: FAO
Abstract: This document reflects the latest reference metadata information available on SDG-indicator 2.3.2 "Average income of small-scale food producers, by sex and indigenous status". Last updated: February 2021.
Lead authoring unit/office: FAO
Abstract: This document reflects the latest reference metadata information available on SDG-indicator 2.4.1 "Proportion of agricultural area under productive and sustainable agriculture". Last updated: March 2021.
Lead authoring unit/office: FAO
Abstract: This document reflects the latest reference metadata information available on SDG-indicator 2.5.2 "Proportion of local breeds classified as being at risk of extinction". Last updated in March 2021.
Lead authoring unit/office: FAO
