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The book of the month pag. 1
Study on small-scale family farming in the Near East and North Africa region.
The magazine of the month pag. 2 CIHEAM Bari Project brochures pag. 3 FAO Repository library: new releases pag. 4 - 10 Bioversity International: new releases pag. 11 - 13 IFOAM: new releases pag. 14 Garden library pag. 15
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Synthesis Type of publication: Book Author(s): Jacques Marzin, Pascal Bonnet, Omar Bessaoud, Christine Ton-Nu FAO Supervising Officier: Alfredo Impiglia Publishing house: FAO ; CIRAD ; CIHEAMIAMM Year of publication: Cairo, 2017 Pages: xxvi, 186 p. ISBN (FAO): 978-92-5-109502-7 ISBN: 978-92-5-209502-6 Also available in French Agrovoc: family farming; small scale farming; smallholders; sustainable agriculture; agricultural policies; Middle East; North Africa. Abstract: This report provides an overview of a study conducted in the NENA region in 20152016 in partnership with FAO, CIRAD, CIHEAM-IAMM and six national teams, each of which prepared a national report. In the six
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countries under review in the NENA region (Egypt, Lebanon, Morocco, Mauritania, Sudan and Tunisia), agriculture is carried out primarily by small-scale family farmers, the majority of whom run the risk of falling into the poverty trap, largely due to the continuous fragmentation of inherited landholdings. As such, the development of small-scale family farming can no longer be based solely on intensifying agriculture, as the farmers are not able to produce sufficient marketable surplus due to the limited size of their landholdings. An approach based strictly on agricultural activity is also insufficient (as small-scale family farms have already diversified their livelihoods with off-farm activities). In fact, developing smallscale farming cannot be achieved by focusing strictly on the dimension of production. Abstract: Les agricultures des six pays étudiés de la région Nena (Egypte, Liban, Maroc, M a u r i t a n i e , S o u d a n e t Tu n i s i e ) s o n t majoritairement le fait de petits agriculteurs familiaux. La plupart d'entre eux sont dans un processus de précarisation lié au morcellement de leur patrimoine foncier héritage des transmissions intergénérationnelles. Aider au développement de cette petite agriculture familiale ne peut plus aujourd'hui se baser sur la seule intensification agricole (car la faiblesse de la taille des exploitations ne permet pas de dégager suffisamment d'excédents commercialisables), ni sur une approche strictement agricole (car ces petites exploitations familiales ont déjà diversifié leurs sources de revenus hors de l'agriculture), pas plus que sur une dimension strictement productive (les transferts sociaux, notamment pour les retraites des aînés agriculteurs, ou pour les ménages les plus pauvres se justifient en termes d'équité et de solidarité intergénérationnelle). Download file Cite this publication as: Marzin, J., Bonnet, P., Bessaoud, O., Ton-Nu, C. 2018. Study on small-scale family farming in the Near East and North Africa region. Synthesis. Rome, FAO ; Paris, CIRAD ; Montpellier, CIHEAMIAMM.
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The magazine of the month Nature's mission statement: First, to serve scientists through prompt publication of significant advances in any branch of science, and to provide a forum for the reporting and discussion of news and issues concerning science. Second, to ensure that the results of science are rapidly disseminated to the public throughout the world, in a fashion that conveys their significance for knowledge, culture and daily life. Nature Awards: Nature currently supports two awards. The Nature Awards for Mentoring in Science are run by Nature, and recognise key scientists who have made outstanding contributions to mentoring younger scientists. In addition, Nature supports the Eppendorf Young European Investigator Award, which is given annually to a young scientist who is chosen by an independent scientific panel.
Nature : a weekly illustrated journal of science. - Vol. 1, n. 1 (nov./apr. 1869/70)-. - London : Macmillan Publishers, 1869-. - v. : ill. ; 28 cm. - Settimanale. - Il complemento del titolo varia: the international weekly journal of science (1983-). - ISSN 0028-0836 Full Journal Title: Nature JCR Abbrev. Title: NATURE Editors-in-Chief: Philip Campbell ISSN: 0028-0836 Issues/Year: 51 Language: ENGLISH Journal Country/Territory: ENGLAND Publisher: Macmillan Publishers Limited, part of Springer Nature Subject Categories: BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES, CHEMICAL SCIENCES, COMMUNITY AND SOCIETY, EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, PHYSICAL SCIENCES. Impact Factor: 38.138 5-Year Impact Factor: 41.458 Availabile in MAIB Organic Agriculture Library Aims & Scope: Nature is a weekly international journal publishing the finest peer-reviewed research in all fields of science and technology on the basis of its originality, importance, interdisciplinary interest, timeliness, accessibility, elegance and surprising conclusions. Nature also provides rapid, authoritative, insightful and arresting news and interpretation of topical and coming trends affecting science, scientists and the wider public.
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Nature/EF Innovation Forum: Nature and Entrepreneur First, in collaboration with Innovate UK, have launched a project to train a selection of young researchers to come up with ideas for start-ups. At a presentation day, the participants get the opportunity to discuss those ideas with a panel of investors, experienced entrepreneurs and researchers from industry. About the cover: (Iissue 542(7642): 392-512) MichaĂŤl Gillon et al. report the results of a photometric monitoring campaign of the star TRAPPIST-1 from the ground and space. They reveal that at least seven planets with sizes and masses similar to Earth revolve around this Jupiter-sized star. These planets all have equilibrium temperatures low enough to make it possible for liquid water to exist on their surfaces. The cover shows an artist's interpretation of the seven planets and their relationship with TRAPPIST-1. Cover art: NASA/JPL-Caltech/Robert Hurt (IPAC). The journal is also available in electronic format: for access ask to inchingolog@iamb.it
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NEMO EGYPT: Rural Coastal communities development in Egypt The NEMO project is engaged with Matrouh coastal communities to transform fishery and coastal resources into sustainable livelihood opportunities. Matrouh Governorate is an axcellent example of how the potential hidden within a territory can be maximized to become an opportunity of sustainable coastal development through the enhancement of key sectors such as fishery, agriculture and tourism. NEMO has partnered with local associations to identify strategic value chains, and worked to enhance collective resource management. To help local fishermen reach formal and niche market standards, the NEMO project has provided capacity building and equipment to help maintain fish quality between harvest, processing, storing, and sale. As a result, all actors in the value chain (including public research institutions, local cooperatives and associations, traders, and owners of shops and restaurants) have had opportunities to comunicate with each other. A fully integrated fish supply chain helps set higher, fairer proces, benefitting previously undervalued fisherman and other producers. In the agricultural sector the project supported and assisted local farmers through tecnical and legal assistance for the creation of a local agricultural cooperative to become one of the key actors for the donor community in the area of development. Training and equipment for the marketing of their products and actions to foster.
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Making forest concessions in the tropics work to achieve the 2030 Agenda: Voluntary Guidelines
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Type of publication: Book Author(s): Y.T. Tegegne, J. Van Brusselen, M. Cramm, T. Linhares-Juvenal, P. Pacheco, C. Sabogal and D. Tuomasjukka Publishing house: FAO Other Entities Involved: European Forest Institute Year of publication: 2018 Pages: 130 p. Serial Title: FAO Forestry Paper (FAO) ; 180 ISBN: 978-92-5-130547-8 Agrovoc: guidelines; forest cover; tropical forests; forest land use; forest management. Abstract: The decision to develop a set of voluntary guidelines for forest concessions in the tropics, in the context of the 2030 Agenda, stems from the need to advance the implementation of sustainable forest management (SFM). In tropical countries, where deforestation rates are decreasing but remain alarming, and public production forests represent a large share of total production forests, the impact of forest concessions as a policy instrument can be significant. They can determine either unsustainable or sustainable behaviour, depending on the commitment and capacity of those implementing the concessions, and the regulatory and economic environment. To date, forest concessions have delivered mixed results, as demonstrated by the various regional studies and reports conducted under the Forest Concessions Initiative (FCI). However, this negative perception is not only associated with the effectiveness of forest concessions in meeting conservation and development goals, but also with timber production. The specific objective of these Voluntary Guidelines is to promote the sustainable management of public production natural forests in tropical countries through forest concessions, thereby fulfilling their potential contribution to the achievement of Agenda 2030. Forest concession regimes are treated here as forest policy instruments, and should be aligned with the sustainable forest management objectives agreed by countries in the UNFF. The current Guidelines intend to serve as guidance for making forest concessions an effective economic instrument of forest policy in the context of the 2030 Agenda, transforming them into an instrument capable of delivering sustainable forest management in all its dimensions, and generating socio-economic benefits to relevant stakeholders. Download file Cite this publication as: Tegegne, Y.T., Van Brusselen, J., Cramm, M., Linhares-Juvenal, T., Pacheco, P., Sabogal, C., Tuomasjukka, D. 2018. Making forest concessions in the tropics work to achieve the 2030 Agenda: Voluntary Guidelines. Rome, FAO.
The State of the World's Forests 2018. Forest pathways to sustainable development Type of publication: Book Publishing house: FAO Year of publication: 2018 Pages: 139 p. Serial Title: The State of the World's Forests ISBN: 978-92-5-130561-4 Agrovoc: forests; deforestation; sustainable forestry; sustainable agriculture. Abstract: Nearly three years ago, world leaders agreed to the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – the central framework for guiding development policies throughout the world. This edition of The State of the World's Forests is aimed at enhancing our understanding of how forests and their sustainable management contribute to achieving several of the SDGs. Time is running out for the world's
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forests: we need to work across sectors, bring stakeholders together, and take urgent action. The State of the World's Forests 2018 identifies actions that can be taken to increase the contributions of forests and trees that are necessary to accelerate progress towards the SDGs. It is now critical that steps be taken to work more effectively with the private sector, and the informal forest sector must be transformed in order to bring broader economic, social and environmental benefits. Seventy years ago, when FAO completed its first assessment of the world's forest resources, the major concern was whether there would be enough timber to supply global demand; now we recognize the greater global relevance of our forests and trees. For the first time, The State of the World's Forests 2018 provides an assessment of the contribution of forests and trees to our landscapes and livelihoods. The purpose of this publication is to provide a much wider audience with an understanding of why forests and trees matter for people, the planet and posterity.
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FAO Yearbook of Forest Products 2016 Type of publication: Book Publishing house: FAO Year of publication: 2018 Pages: 358 p. ISBN: 978-92-5-130642-0 Agrovoc: forest products; statistics; annuals; statistical data; FAO. Abstract: The FAO Yearbook of Forest Products is a compilation of statistical data on basic forest products for all countries and territories of the world. It contains series of annual data on the volume of production and the volume and value of trade in forest products. It includes tables showing direction of trade and average unit values of trade for certain products. Statistical information in the yearbook is based primarily on data provided to the FAO Forestry Department by the countries through questionnaires or official publications. In the absence of official data, FAO makes an estimate based on the best information available. Download file Cite this publication as: FAO. 2018. FAO Yearbook of Forest Products 2016. Rome.
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The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2018. Meeting the sustainable development goals Type of publication: Book Publishing house: FAO Year of publication: 2018 Pages: 227 p. Serial Title: The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture ISBN: 978-92-5-130562-1 Agrovoc: fisheries development; fishery production; food security; nutrition; climate change. Abstract: The 2018 edition of The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture emphasizes the sector's role in achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals, and measurement of progress towards these goals. It notes the particular contributions of inland and small-scale fisheries, and highlights the importance of rights-based governance for equitable and inclusive development. As in past editions, the publication begins with a global analysis of trends in fisheries and aquaculture production, stocks, processing and use, trade and consumption, based on the latest official statistics, along with a review of the status of the world's fishing fleets and human engagement and governance in the sector. Topics explored in Parts 2 to 4 include aquatic biodiversity; the ecosystem approach to fisheries and to aquaculture; climate change impacts and responses; the sector's contribution to food security and human nutrition; and issues related to international trade, consumer protection and sustainable value chains. Global developments in combating illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, selected ocean pollution concerns and FAO's efforts to improve capture fishery data are also discussed. The issue concludes with the outlook for the sector, including projections to 2030. As always, The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture aims to provide objective, reliable and up-to-date information to a wide audience, including policy-makers, managers, scientists, stakeholders and indeed all those interested in the fisheries and aquaculture sector. Download file Cite this publication as: FAO. 2018. The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2018. Meeting the sustainable development goals. Rome.
FAO Yearbook. Fishery and Aquaculture Statistics 2016 Type of publication: Book Publishing house: FAO Year of publication: 2018 Pages: 108 p. Serial Title: FAO Yearbook. Fishery and Aquaculture Statistics ISBN: 978-92-5-130636-9 Agrovoc: fisheries; aquaculture statistics; FAO; annuals. Abstract: The FAO Yearbook of fisheries and aquaculture statistics is a compilation of statistical data on capture fisheries and aquaculture production, employment, commodities production and trade, apparent fish consumption and fishing fleets. It is structured into a booklet (containing summary tables, notes on major trends, concepts, classifications and a map of FAO major fishing areas) and a USB card presenting the full yearbook package with all the key information and the complete set of statistical tables. Download file Cite this publication as: FAO. 2018. FAO yearbook. Fishery and Aquaculture Statistics 2016/FAO annuaire. Statistiques des pêches et de l'aquaculture 2016/ FAO anuario. Estadísticas de pesca y acuicultura 2016. Rome/Roma.
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Report of the FAO Expert Consultation on Trade in Fisheries and Aquaculture Services, Gothenburg, Sweden, 20-22 March 2018 Type of publication: Report Publishing house: FAO Year of publication: 2018 Pages: 25 p. Serial Title: FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Report (FAO) ; 1230 ISBN: 978-92-5-130621-5 Agrovoc: fisheries; fishery products; trade policies. Abstract: At its thirty-second session, in July 2016, the FAO Committee on Fisheries (COFI) underlined the importance of trade in fisheries services and welcomed the work of the FAO on conducting a literature review on the subject. In September 2017, during its sixteenth session, the FAO Sub-Committee on Fish Trade (COFI:FT) was invited to note the literature review and to make recommendations for future work on the topic. On this occasion, the Sub-Committee agreed to hold an expert consultation on trade in fisheries services that would allow a more detailed analysis, within a clear scope. This report is the result of the first Expert Consultation on Trade in Fisheries Services. The Expert Consultation was convened by FAO with the financial support of the Government of Sweden, in Gothenburg, Sweden, from 20 to 22 March 2018. The Expert Consultation was tasked to deliberate in a definition on trade in fisheries services, possible classification and methodologies for assessing its extension and impact. In addition, the Expert Consultation also suggested follow-up developments by FAO to enhance the work of the Organization. Download file Cite this publication as: FAO. 2018. Report of the FAO Expert Consultation on Trade in Fisheries and Aquaculture Services, Gothenburg, Sweden, 20-22 March 2018. Rome.
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Hire Services as a Business Enterprise. A Training Manual for Small-Scale Mechanization Service Providers Type of publication: Book Author(s): Brian Sims, David Kahan, Joseph Mpagalile, Martin Hilmi, Santiago Santos Valle Publishing house: FAO and CIMMYT Year of publication: 2018 Pages: 138 p. ISBN: 978-92-5-130513-3
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Agrovoc: agricultural mechanization; business enterprises; training materials. Abstract: This manual is specifically designed to help train actual and potential farm mechanization service providers, in order to increase access to sustainable farm power to raise the productivity of smallholder farmers. It focuses on two crucial aspects: the provision of farm mechanization services as a viable business opportunity for entrepreneurs, and the essential criteria of raising productivity in an environmentally sensitive and responsible way i.e. that includes conservation agriculture. Practical guidance on the essential business development and management skills required to successfully run a mechanization service provision business are presented, with a focus on the equipment required to offer services compatible with conservation agriculture. The manual will be of particular interest to policymakers' intent on achieving sustainable intensification in the agricultural sector. It is also a valuable resource for trainers charged with increasing the supply of welltrained and well-equipped entrepreneurial mechanization service providers through the implementation of training courses tailored to the specific course locations. Download file Cite this publication as: Sims, B., Kahan, D., Mpagalile, J., Hilmi, M., Santos Valle, S. 2018. Hire Services as a Business Enterprise. A Training Manual for Small-Scale Mechanization Service Providers. Rome, FAO. Oilcrops complex: policy changes and industry measures. Annual compendium 2017 Type of publication: Book Publishing house: FAO Year of publication: 2018 Pages: 63 p. ISBN: 978-92-5-130533-1 Agrovoc: oil crops; oilseeds; agricultural policies; market regulations; trade policies. Abstract: The 2017 compendium offers an overview of salient government policies and related private sector measures concerning global and national markets for oilcrops and derived products. Its purpose is to facilitate the work of policy makers, market experts, analysts and other interested stakeholders by providing a short, concise overview of policy developments relevant to the sector. Detailed news items are presented in tabular form (in English only), preceded by a brief discussion of the key policy trends observed in the year under review. Download file Cite this publication as: FAO. 2018. Oilcrops complex: policy changes and industry measures. Annual compendium 2017. Rome.
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The pollination of cultivated plants: a compendium for practitioners. Volume 1
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Type of publication: Book Editor(s): David Ward Roubik Publishing house: FAO Year of publication: 2018 Pages: 324 p. ISBN: 978-92-5-130512-6 Agrovoc: pollination; pollinators; case studies; crops. Abstract: More than twenty years ago, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations contributed to the growing recognition of the role of pollination in agricultural production, with the publication of “The Pollination of Cultivated Plants in the Tropics”. Since that time, the appreciation of pollinators has grown, alongside the realization that we stand to lose them. But our knowledge and understanding of crop pollination, pollinator biology, and best management practices has also expanded over this time. This volume is the first of two “compendiums for practitioners”, sharing expert knowledge on all dimensions of crop pollination in both temperate and tropical zones. The focus in this first volume is on applied crop and system-specific pollination. Download file Cite this publication as: Roubik, D.W. (ed). 2018. The pollination of cultivated plants: a compendium for practitioners. Volume 1. Rome, FAO.
The pollination of cultivated plants: a compendium for practitioners. Volume 2 Type of publication: Book Editor(s): David Ward Roubik Publishing house: FAO Year of publication: 2018 Pages: 266 p. ISBN: 978-92-5-130506-5 Agrovoc: pollination; pollinators; case studies; crops. Abstract: More than twenty years ago, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations contributed to the growing recognition of the role of pollination in agricultural production, with the publication of “The Pollination of Cultivated Plants in the Tropics”. Since that time, the appreciation of pollinators has grown, alongside the realization that we stand to lose them. But our knowledge and understanding of crop pollination, pollinator biology, and best management practices has also expanded over this time. This volume is the second of two “compendiums for practitioners”, sharing expert knowledge on all dimensions of crop pollination in both temperate and tropical zones. The focus in this second volume is on management, study and research tools and techniques. Download file Cite this publication as: Roubik, D.W. (ed). 2018. The pollination of cultivated plants: a compendium for practitioners. Volume 2. Rome, FAO.
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Developing gender-sensitive value chains. Guidelines for practitioners Type of publication: Book Publishing house: FAO Year of publication: 2018 Pages: 115 p. ISBN: 978-92-5-130516-4
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Agrovoc: gender; gender equity; guidelines; data analysis; assessment. Abstract: These guidelines aim to respond to these questions and support practitioners in translating the Gender-Sensitive Value Chain Framework, developed by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) into action (FAO, 2016a). Building on FAO's comparative advantage on gender in agriculture and food security, these guidelines are primarily intended to assist practitioners in designing and implementing interventions that provide women and men with equal opportunities to benefit from agrifood value chain development. They offer practical tools and examples of successful approaches to foster a more systematic integration of gender equality dimensions in value chain interventions in the agricultural sector and enhance the social impact of these interventions. The guidelines are targeted to practitioners in a wide range of organizations and institutions, including national governments, international and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), research institutes and the private sector. The publication consists of two main sections: Part 1: Gender-sensitive analysis of the value chain presents tools and resources to assess and select value chains from a gender perspective, and guides practitioners in the identification of the gender-based constraints (GBCs) that undermine both the performance of the chain and women's opportunities for economic empowerment. Part 2: Actions for addressing GBCs in value chain interventions considers the key constraints that practitioners are likely to encounter when analysing agrifood value chains from a gender perspective, and explores possible solutions to address them as an integral part of the value chain upgrading strategy. Download file Cite this publication as: FAO. 2018. Developing gender-sensitive value chains. Guidelines for practitioners. Rome. Digital Object Identifiers for food crops. Descriptors and guidelines of the Global Information System Type of publication: Book Author(s): Alercia, A., López, F.M., Sackville Hamilton, N.R., Marsella, M. Publishing house: FAO Year of publication: 2018 Pages: 32 p. ISBN: 978-92-5-130418-1 Agrovoc: germplasm conservation; genetic resources conservation; biodiversity conservation; biodiversity; agrobiodiversity; documentation; information exchange; standard ontology; metadata standard; standardizing; standards; Abstract: Currently, millions of accessions are conserved in germplasm collections and breeding pools; many of them are duplicates with valuable information that is lost when the material is transferred from one holder to another. Additionally, different user communities such as plant breeders, data curators, researchers and extensionists, often follow different methods to assign identifiers, according to their needs. The lack of standardization had prevented the community from exchanging PGRFA data worldwide which had been for years one of the main challenges for the effective conservation and sustainable use of PGRFA. By using the DOIs standards adopted by the Governing Body of the International Treaty, users will be able to identify and document their plant material uniquely and permanently and will facilitate data interoperability among different systems. The booklet helps readers to understand how DOIs can be adopted in their daily work and integrated into their institutional workflow, including what data needs to be provided and how to do it. It has to parts: Part I of the Manual includes the Guidelines for the optimal use of Digital Object Identifiers as permanent unique identifiers for PGRFA - v.2 and Part II, Data required for the assignation of Digital Object Identifiers in the Global Information System v.2.1. Download file Cite this publication as: Alercia, A., López, F.M., Sackville Hamilton, N.R., Marsella, M. 2018. Digital Object Identifiers for food crops. Descriptors and guidelines of the Global Information System. Rome, FAO.
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Mainstreaming Agrobiodiversity in Sustainable Food System. Scientific Foundations for an Agrobiodiversity Index Type of publication: Book Editor(s): Walter de Boef, Marie Haga, Lindiwe Sibanda, MS Swaminathan, Paul Winters Publishing house: Bioversity International Year of publication: 2017 Pages: 157 p. ISBN: 978-92-9255-070-7 Agrovoc: biodivesity; food systems; nutrition; nutrition policies; human nutrition; farming systems; agrobiodiversity; sustainability. Abstract: As the United Nations Decade on Biodiversity (2011–2020) reaches its midpoint, the UN Decade of Action on Nutrition has just begun (2016–2025). This five-year overlap of global action offers a rare opportunity to bring together biodiversity and nutrition in novel ways for positive benefits to both. When people think of good nutrition, and about the diverse food groups that should be in a balanced diet, they rarely think about where those foods come from. By the same token, when people think about biological diversity, they may think about our animals, plants and birds in the wild, but they may not make the link to the amazing diversity that contributes to our food systems – the awe-inspiring diversity of species and varieties of cereals, pulses, fruits, vegetables, animals and fish – which have been developed by farmers over millennia and which are adapted to local customs and to different environments. Those links between production and consumption are important to sustainable food systems in order to have the richest possible food diversity on plates, sustainably sourced from the biological diversity that underpins agricultural systems. The Convention on Biological Diversity – with partners including Bioversity International – has spearheaded for ten years a Cross-cutting Initiative on Biodiversity for Food and Nutrition. Much progress has been made in bridging agricultural biodiversity and nutrition in these ten years, but more can be done to integrate these two agendas. Silo thinking still prevails in many cases, leaving nutrition practitioners and agricultural practitioners blind to the benefits of agricultural biodiversity to healthy, year-round diets and to resilient, adapted farming systems. The Sustainable Development Goals provide a renewed impetus for a focus on using biodiversity for food and nutrition and linking that to the sustainability of farming systems. Mainstreaming biodiversity in sustainable food systems is vital if we are to achieve those Goals by 2030. Using biodiversity for sustainable farming systems that produce diverse, nutritious foods will contribute to the conservation of these precious resources; conserving biodiversity resources will make them available for future climate scenarios and today's nutrient needs. For this reason, the creation of an Agrobiodiversity Index, which can help bring production and consumption together for sustainable biodiversity-based solutions could go a long way to raise awareness about the multiple links between biodiversity, healthy nutrition and sustainable food production and, thereby, help promote the multiple aspects of sustainable food systems. Download file Cite this publication as: Bioversity International, 2017. Mainstreaming Agrobiodiversity in Sustainable Food Systems: Scientic Foundations for an Agrobiodiversity Index. Bioversity International, Rome, Italy. Tropical fruit tree diversity. Good practices for in situ and on-farm conservation Type of publication: Book Editor(s): Bhuwon Sthapit, Hugo A.H. Lamers, V. Ramanatha Rao and Arwen Bailey Publishing house: Bioversity International Year of publication: 2016 Pages: 456 p. Journal/Series: Issues in Agricultural Biodiversity ISBN: 978-1-138-78127-6 Agrovoc: sustainability; agricultural systems; crops; biodiversity; plants; guidelines. Abstract: Farmers have developed a range of agricultural practices to sustainably use and maintain a wide diversity of crop species in many parts of the world. This book documents good practices innovated by farmers and collects key reviews on good practices from
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global experts, not only from the case study countries but also from Brazil, China and other parts of Asia and Latin America. A good practice for diversity is defined as a system, organization or process that, over time and space, maintains, enhances and creates crop genetic diversity, and ensures its availability to and from farmers and other users. Drawing on experiences from a UNEP-GEF project on "Conservation and Sustainable Use of Wild and Cultivated Tropical Fruit Tree Diversity for Promoting Livelihoods, Food Security and Ecosystem Services", with case studies from India, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, the authors show how methods for identifying good practices are still evolving and challenges in scaling-up remain. They identify key principles effective as a strategy for mainstreaming good practice into development efforts. Few books draw principles and lessons learned from good practices. This book fills this gap by combining good practices from the research project on tropical fruit trees with chapters from external experts to broaden its scope and relevance. Download file Cite this publication as: Sthapit, B., Lamers, H., Ramanatha Rao, V., Bailey, A. (eds.) 2016. Tropical fruit tree diversity. Good practices for in situ and on-farm conservation. Bioversity International, Rome, Italy.
Farmers' crop varieties and farmers' rights: challenges in taxonomy and law Type of publication: Book Editor(s): Michael Halewood Publishing house: Bioversity International Year of publication: 2016 Pages: 405 p. Journal/Series: Issues in Agricultural Biodiversity Series editors: Michael Halewood and Danny Hunter ISBN: 978-1-84407-890-5 Agrovoc: food security; genetic processes; sustainability; agricultural systems; crops; biodiversity; farmers; guidelines. Abstract: Over the last 50 years there has been a growing appreciation of the important role that farmers play in the development and conservation of crop genetic diversity, and the contribution of that diversity to agro-ecosystem resilience and food security. This book examines policies that aim to increase the share of benefits that farmers receive when others use the crop varieties that they have developed and managed, i.e., 'farmers varieties'. In so doing, the book addresses two fundamental questions. The first question is 'how do farmer management practices - along with other factors such as environment and the breeding systems of plants - affect the evolution and maintenance of discrete farmers' varieties?' The second question is 'how can policies that depend on being able to identify discrete plant varieties accommodate the agricultural realities associated with the generation, use and maintenance of farmers' varieties?' This focus on discreteness is topical because there are no fixed, internationally recognized taxonomic or legal definitions of farmers' varieties. And that presents a challenge when developing policies that involve making specific, discrete farmers' varieties the subject of legal rights or privileges. Download file Cite this publication as: Halewood, M. (ed.) 2016. Farmers' crop varieties and farmers' rights: challenges in taxonomy and law. Bioversity International, Rome, Italy.
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Community seed banks: origins, evolution and prospects Type of publication: Book Editor(s): Ronnie Vernooy, Pitambar Shrestha, Bhuwon Sthapit Publishing house: Bioversity International Year of publication: 2015 Pages: 270 p. Journal/Series: Issues in Agricultural Biodiversity Series editors: Michael Halewood and Danny Hunter ISBN: 978-0-415-70805-0 Agrovoc: gene banks; food security; genetic processes; sustainability; agricultural systems; seeds; biodiversity. Abstract: Community seed banks first appeared towards the end of the 1980s, established with the support of international and national non-governmental organizations. This book is the first to provide a global review of their development and includes a wide range of case studies. Countries that pioneered various types of community seed banks include Bangladesh, Brazil, Ethiopia, India, Nepal, Nicaragua, the Philippines and Zimbabwe. In the North, a particular type of community seed bank emerged known as a seed-savers network. Such networks were first established in Australia, Canada, the UK and the USA before spreading to other countries. Over time, the number and diversity of seed banks has grown. In Nepal, for example, there are now more than 100 self-described community seed banks whose functions range from pure conservation to commercial seed production. In Brazil, community seed banks operate in various regions of the country. Surprisingly, despite 25 years of history and the rapid growth in number, organizational diversity and geographical coverage of community seed banks, recognition of their roles and contributions has remained scanty. The book reviews their history, evolution, experiences, successes and failures (and reasons why), challenges and prospects. It fills a significant gap in the literature on agricultural biodiversity and conservation, and their contribution to food sovereignty and security. Download file Cite this publication as: Vernooy, R., Shrestha, P., Sthapit, B. (ed.) 2015. Community seed banks: origins, evolution and prospects. Bioversity International, Rome, Italy.
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Leading change, organically : 2017 consolidated annual report of IFOAM Organics International Type of publication: Book Publishing house: IFOAM - Organics International Year of publication: 2018 Pages: 32 p. Agrovoc: Sustainability; Organic Farming; Food policies; Food quality; Human nutrition; Organic products
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Abstract: IFOAM - Organics International is active all around the world, working hard to increase the global uptake of Organic Agriculture. The annual reports show the impact we have had in numerous projects and mark our achievements to date. In the report, you'll find our highlights from 2017, including: The Organic World Congress in India; Legitimizing Organic 3.0; Publishing the Global Policy Toolkit; Growing our number of affiliates, staff and budget; Increasing project activities. Download file Cite this publication as: IFOAM. 2018. Leading change, organically: 2017 consolidated annual report of IFOAM Organics International. Bonn.
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Crisi idrica recupero e riuso delle acque reflue tra opportunità e criticità per una gestione sostenibile dell'acqua. Convegno, CIHEAM Bari, 26 ottobre 2017. a cura di: A.R. Somma, L. Sisto, N. Lamaddalena, W. Occhialini con la collaborazione di: F. La Notte, G. Inchingolo ed. CIHEAM Bari, 2018 ISBN: 978-2-85352-585-5 La disponibilità idrica, la qualità dell'acqua, la protezione della risorsa, il risparmio idrico e il recupero e riuso delle acque reflue sono temi sempre più centrali nelle politiche di ogni comunità, di ogni regione e di ogni città. Il CIHEAM Bari ha dedicato all'acqua e alla crisi idrica, in particolare nel Mediterraneo, molto spazio nel corso di questi anni come testimoniato dai numerosi progetti internazionali, dai convegni realizzati, e dalle centinaia di pubblicazioni prodotte nell'Istituto con tanti ricercatori e studiosi. Il tema della crisi idrica e della gestione sostenibile dell'acqua è stato da sempre particolarmente a cuore a Cosimo Lacirignola, il quale, in un suo volume di qualche anno fa dal titolo significativo “Preziosa più del petrolio”, aspetti tecnici, economici e politici del problema idrico nella regione mediterranea, evidenziava la centralità del problema idrico in quest'area, le principali criticità relative alla “gestione insostenibile” delle risorse e in particolare dell'acqua ma anche le opportunità offerte dal recupero e riuso delle acque reflue ricordando che “le acque reflue depurate possono essere utilizzate efficacemente non solo nell'agricoltura, ma anche nell'industria, negli agglomerati urbani, e per lo stesso uso potabile” e che “la strada obbligata è quella che porta all'uso sostenibile delle risorse naturali. Le condizioni necessarie sono: l'approfondimento delle conoscenze scientifiche finalizzate a migliorare l'efficienza nell'uso delle risorse; l'intervento sui fattori di crisi in particolare quelli economici e quelli socio-istituzionali; una cooperazione internazionale sostenuta da un forte spirito di solidarietà”.
Dissesto idrogeologico in Italia: pericolosità e indicatori di rischio Autori: Alessandro Trigila, Carla Iadanza, Martina Bussettini, Barbara Lastoria Coordinamento editoriale: Alessandro Trigila Referee: Prof. Giovanni Menduni (Politecnico di Milano) Coordinamento pubblicazione on line: Daria Mazzella ISPRA – Area Comunicazione ISPRA, Rapporti 287/2018 ISBN 978-88-448-0901-0 Abstract: I dati forniti dal Rapporto sono un importante contributo alla conoscenza del territorio e dei fenomeni di dissesto idrogeologico, in termini di distribuzione e di pericolosità, rappresentando il punto di partenza per pianificare e programmare adeguate politiche di mitigazione del rischio nel Paese. Rappresentano un utile strumento per la programmazione degli interventi strutturali di difesa del suolo e per la pianificazione di protezione civile. Il precedente Rapporto (2015) ha fornito dati che sono risultati fondamentali per l'individuazione delle priorità di intervento, la ripartizione dei fondi tra le Regioni nell'ambito del Piano stralcio aree metropolitane e urbane contro le alluvioni e del Piano nazionale di mitigazione e contrasto al rischio idrogeologico. In ambito europeo gli indicatori sono stati selezionati per la valutazione dell'efficacia delle misure dei Fondi strutturali 2014-2020. L'edizione 2018 del rapporto sul dissesto idrogeologico in Italia fornisce il quadro di riferimento aggiornato sulla pericolosità da frana, idraulica e sugli indicatori di rischio relativi a popolazione, famiglie, edifici, imprese e beni culturali per l'intero territorio italiano. Download file Citare questo documento come segue: Trigila A., Iadanza C., Bussettini M., Lastoria B. (2018) Dissesto idrogeologico in Italia: pericolosità e indicatori di rischio - Edizione 2018. ISPRA, Rapporti 287/2018.
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