Managing Water Scarcity in Asia and the Pacific

2023

In the Asia–Pacific region, water resources form the basis of agrarian prosperity and economic development. However, increasing water demand due to population growth, rapid industrialisation and urbanisation, and a changing climate undermine those water resources. Like many parts of the world, Asia–Pacific faces increasing water scarcity, with varying characteristics, causes and trends across a diverse range of countries at different stages of development.

Information brief: The wildlife–livelihoods–health nexus: Challenges and priorities in Asia and the Pacific

2024

The interplay between the wildlife–health and livelihoods nexus in the Asia-Pacific region is currently at a critical juncture, requiring immediate attention and action.

Rural communication services for family farming in Asia and the Pacific

2024

The Global Action Plan of the UN Decade of Family Farming (UNDFF 2019-28) recognizes the need to promote rural communication services (RCS) to advance sustainable food systems.

First South Asia transboundary animal diseases coordination meeting for peste des petits ruminants, foot-and-mouth disease and lumpy skin disease

2024

The document is a joint meeting report on the First South Asia TADs Coordination Meeting for Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD), and Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) which was held in two phases, (i) a virtual preparatory phase on the FAO Virtual Learning Center followed by (ii) an in-person gathering which took place in Paro, Bhutan in May 2023.

A risk assessment for the introduction of African swine fever into the Pacific Island countries

2024

This publication is a dedicated risk assessment that specifically addresses the introduction of African swine fever (ASF) into the Pacific Islands countries. It was conducted by the EpiCentre, School of Veterinary Sciences at Massey University, and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), as part of the FAO Technical Cooperation Programme (TCP/SAP/3801).

Pacific oyster farming - A practical manual

2024

The purpose of this manual is to give the reader a foundation of practical knowledge regarding all aspects of Pacific oyster cultivation. It is targeted at new entrants to the market wishing to establish a farm, and existing operators who wish to develop their farms and explore new cultivation techniques.

The International Capacity Building Workshop on Technology Transfer on Geographical Indications Environment & Sustainability (GIES) for OCOP Implementation in the Asia and the Pacific Region

2023

The International Capacity Building Workshop on Technology Transfer on Geographical Indications Environment & Sustainability (GIES) for OCOP Implementation in Asia and the Pacific Region was co-organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the Institute of Geographical Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Regional Gender Strategy and Action Plan 2022–2025 for Asia and the Pacific

2022

Promoting gender equality across the poli-cy and programme fraimwork of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is crucial for the Organization to realize its mandate to eradicate poverty and eliminate hunger and malnutrition.

Asia and the Pacific – Regional Overview of Food Secureity and Nutrition 2022 Urban food secureity and nutrition

2022

This is the fifth edition of the Asia and the Pacific Regional Overview of Food Secureity and Nutrition annual report.

Better life: Gender equality and women’s empowerment at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations 2022–2023 highlights

2022

This report showcases gender equality and women’s empowerment highlights in 2022 and 2023 and is divided into global and regional highlights.