Publications

Agriculture

The 2020 edition of the annual SOFA report focuses on water. To achieve the SDGs, more productive and sustainable use of freshwater and rainwater in agriculture must be ensured, the report states.

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Finance

Only a small amount of the money invested in climate action globally is provided to support smallholder farming, despite these farmers urgently needing more support to sustain their livelihoods in the face of climate…

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This report reviews achievements in agricultural policy, identifies gaps that African decision-makers still need to address, and discusses the broader institutional, regulatory, and political factors that condition…

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Biodiversity

There is a dramatic decline in animal species populations all over the world. On land, species are declining mainly because of habitat loss and degradation driven by food production.

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Women

This report puts the spotlight on women's role in agrifood systems. "Rural women are the pillars of our food systems and agents of change for food security and climate justice," UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed…

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Climate change

This report highlights the urgency of climate action in Africa and the current state of capacity. The risks are becoming more severe.

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Trade

Exports from emerging and developing countries are on the rise, this report states. Increased efforts are needed to include smallholder farmers in modern food value chains to boost their incomes.

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Trade

The third annual report of the Africa Agriculture Trade Monitor (AATM), last September, finds that African exports are expanding into emerging and fast-growing countries.

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Biodiversity

UN’s Global Biodiversity Outlook 5 report offers an authoritative overview of the state of nature. It is a final report card on progress against the 20 global biodiversity targets agreed in 2010 with a 2020 deadline, and…

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SDGs

This report on food and agriculture indicators underscores lack of progress in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

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