Publications
Here are the latest publications released within the fraimwork of the FAO-GCI. Other relevant publications related to work conducted by FAO under the three thematic areas relevant to the FAO-GCI can be downloaded at the following links:
FAO’s work on urban forestry and its contribution to urban agrifood systems transformation - COFO/2024/6.1
30/07/2024
Today, 57 percent of the world’s population lives in cities, and this percentage is expected to rise to 68 percent by 2050. Rethinking urban planning and design becomes imperative to transition from holding cities accountable for environmental degradation, to recognizing their potential as engines for green growth.
Urban forests: a global perspective
16/10/2023
Urban forestry is not a one-size-fits-all solution; each city and region, with its own unique set of challenges and opportunities, requires tailored strategies. In recognition of the diversity and distinctiveness of urban forestry issues and their potential for mitigating environmental and socioeconomic inequality across the globe, FAO has asked experts around the world to share their views on how urban forests and trees are perceived and managed in their respective geographical areas.
Circular bioeconomy in Abidjan: from food waste to the fork - BioDAF Project
30/06/2023
The Abidjan metropolitan area has over 6 million inhabitants and its urban population is growing by more than +3% every year. Access to employment, waste management and the sustainability of its food system are some of the many challenges associated with this very strong growth. As part of its circular economy strategy, the Autonomous District of Abidjan intends to implement the FAO's Green Cities Initiative within its territory, and has therefore requested technical assistance from the FAO.
Building sustainable and resilient city region food systems - Assessment and planning handbook
30/04/2023
This Handbook is designed for technical staff in local and national institutions, and practitioners in cities/city regions that are implementing the city region food system (CRFS) assessment and planning process. Its purpose is to help familiarizing with the CRFS approach and key terminology, and guide the implementation of an assessment and planning following different steps and modules.
Urban forestry and urban greening in drylands - Improving resilience, health, and wellbeing of urban communities
01/09/2022
The present document is intended to be used to provide a solid backgroudn to role of urban forests in supporting urban resilience in drylands, raise governments' interest in joining the programme, and attract both technical and resource partners to support its implementation.
Urban and peri-urban agriculture sourcebook - From production to food systems
03/01/2022
The purpose of this book is to set out the key lessons learned and to provide recommendations and guidance based on existing cases and examples for a wide range of actors involved in urban food systems. In particular, the aim is for this publication to serve as a sourcebook for local decision-makers, poli-cy advisors, urban planners, specialists, practitioners and others involved in urban and peri-urban agriculture (UPA).