Two important institutional milestones occurred in 2019: On May 1, the WorldVeg Korea Office opened at the National Institute of Horticultural and Herbal Science of the Korea Rural Development Administration (RDA) (page 10).
Trade, markets and food
Kyrgyzstan Annual Country Report 2019
Vulnerable and food insecure smallholders, in particular women, in the most vulnerable geographic areas of the Kyrgyz Republic have enhanced livelihoods and increased resilience to shocks to better support food security and nutrition needs all year round
Climate change
UN CLIMATE CHANGE ANNUAL REPORT 2018
For many people across the world, climate change is already a matter of life and death. Yet we are still not doing enough to protect them. Nor are we doing enough to capitalize on the social, economic and environmental opportunities of climate action, which can enable economies and societies to thrive sustainably for decades to …
Climate change
Climate Change Adaptation in Africa: UNDP Synthesis of Experiences and Recommendations
Africa is at a tipping point. While efforts to achieve the goals outlined in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and Paris Agreement could drive positive changes following nearly a decade of economic growth across Africa, climate change threatens to derail these gains.
Biodiversity
ABS is Genetic Resources for Sustainable Development
This publication reveals the impact of the Nagoya Protocol and national ABS frameworks in 27 countries from six regions, Africa, the Arab States, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Latin America & the Caribbean and the Pacific Islands. The chapters are authored by experts and practitioners from government, research institutions, indigenous peoples and local communities.
Climate change
Climate Change Adaptation in Europe and Central Asia
ECA countries are ready to mainstream and accelerate climate change adaptation actions. Adapting proactively to a changing climate will help build resilient nations, promote strong economies, and protect lives and livelihoods. Promoting strong climate action will protect security in the region, enhance efforts to eradicate poverty and foster greater social inclusion.
Sanitation, wastewater and waste, housing and communal services
World Bank Financing to Help Improve Weather and Water Forecasting in Central Asia
WASHINGTON, August 1, 2018 – The Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan, which are highly prone to natural disasters and future climate change risks, will benefit from improved hydrometeorological services thanks to additional financing to the Central Asia Hydrometeorology Modernization Project (CAHMP). The World Bank Board of Executive Directors today approved US$ 11.5 million in additional loan …
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Trade, markets and food
The IFAD-GEF Advantage II – Linking smallholders and global environmental benefits
In 2014, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) released a report celebrating achievements through its partnership with the Global Environment Facility (GEF).
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GEF Food Security Program – Infographic
Twelve African countries (Burkina Faso, Burundi, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Swaziland, Tanzania, and Uganda). These countries are all located in the dryland regions, which face the greatest threat of environmental degradation in smallholder farms
Trade, markets and food
A future food system for healthy human beings and a healthy planet
Food production will need to significantly increase in order to feed the growing global population. However, the current mainly linear food production and consumption model has had significant deleterious effects on the environment, including land degradation, climate change, biodiversity loss, deforestation, chemical pollution, freshwater abstraction, and fresh and marine water pollution.