Publications

Population

The latest edition of the Human Development Report takes a look at inequality. Business as usual will not solve a new generation of inequalities, it states.

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Forestry

Drylands cover 41 per cent of the Earth's land surface. This publication presents the results of the first global assessment of trees, forests and land-use on these lands.

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Gender

A new report highlights the need for gender equality to achieve agricultural growth goals in Africa.

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Food security

Climate change is projected to have negative impacts on yields in the Asia-Pacific region. Increased investments in agriculture and rural development are necessary to counter these impacts and to end hunger in the…

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Trade

Bold policy changes are needed to make African businesses ready to reap benefits from the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), this year’s edition of the Africa's Development Dynamics report states.

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Food security

Moving beyond numbers, this report provides an insight into how the right to food and nutrition has advanced and evolved over the past year.

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Trade

This report provides a comprehensive analysis around the main challenges and opportunities that could favour or hinder regional trade throughout Africa.

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Women

This report focuses on the pivotal role women play in food systems and economies. The authors point out that sexist ideas and practices have kept their roles and specific needs hidden from the general public eye.

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A major step forward in reducing food loss and waste is critical to achieving the SDGs underlines the FAO in the 2019 edition of its annual State of Food and Agriculture report. The report provides new estimates of food…

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Ocean

The latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Special Report highlights the urgency of prioritising timely, ambitious and coordinated action to address unprecedented and enduring changes in the ocean and…

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