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Resource guide to Target 2 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework
No full textEsta publicación sirve como una guía de recursos integral para ayudar a los países a implementar la Meta 2 del Marco Mundial de la Biodiversidad de Kunming-Montreal (KM-GBF). Elaborada para las Partes del Convenio sobre la Diversidad Biológica (CDB) y otros asociados, ofrece orientaciones esenciales, recomendaciones prácticas e información de referencia para maximizar el impacto de los esfuerzos de restauración en diversos ecosistemas. Basándose en iniciativas existentes como el Decenio de las Naciones Unidas sobre la Restauración de los Ecosistemas, esta guía proporciona una vía para integrar la restauración en los planes nacionales de biodiversidad, ofreciendo herramientas y apoyo para ayudar a los países a lograr un equilibrio positivo neto tanto para las personas como para la naturaleza
African Commission on Agricultural Statistics - List of participants - RAF/AFCAS/29/INF3
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13. Guidelines for ex situ in vitro gene banking of aquatic genetic resources
No full textGenetic diversity is fundamental to a species’ ability to adapt, evolve, andsurvive over time, while also providing essential services to humankind.In the context of food and agriculture, this diversity results from bothnatural evolution and artificial selection through domestication and geneticimprovement. Maintaining and restoring such diversity is critical to ensure thelong-term sustainability and adaptive potential of both wild and domesticatedspecies. Gene banking is one tool that is valuable in the conservation andmanagement of these genetic resources. This document provides technicalguidelines for the ex situ in vitro conservation of aquatic genetic resourcesfor food and agriculture, including finfish, shellfish, seaweed, and microalgae.As one of the strategic priorities of the FAO Global Plan of Action forthe Conservation, Sustainable Use and Development of Aquatic GeneticResources, ex situ in vitro conservation plays a role complementary to in situefforts of protected areas and live gene banks, contributing to the sustainablemanagement of aquatic biodiversity. However, compared to the crop andlivestock sectors, in vitro conservation of aquatic species is stillunderdeveloped, facing challenges such as the extremely broad diversityof species and physiology, lack of standardized protocols, inconsistentterminology, and limited reporting guidelines.The present volume aims to support policymakers, resource managers,conservationists, aquaculture producers, and researchers in advancing thedevelopment and application of in vitro conservation for gene banking andselective breeding.The guidelines provide an overview of current practices, with practicalinformation on existing methods (particularly cryopreservation), theestablishment and organization of gene banks, regulatory considerations,and cost implications. Technical elements, including examples of laboratoryprotocols, are included to support practitioners and to facilitate thedevelopment of new methods. Experiences from different parts of the worldshow how challenges are faced under different circumstances, and how theapproach provides tangible benefits.Progress in the ex-situ in vitro conservation of aquatic species and a broaderapplication of in vitro conservation technologies would significantly improvethe management of both wild and domesticated aquatic genetic resources
FAO Kyrgyzstan Newsletter, 4th quarter 2025 – Issue #4
No full textThis edition of the FAO Newsletter in Kyrgyzstan highlights pivotal activities and projects driving sustainable agrifood systems in the country. A central focus has been recognizing the achievements of innovative young farmers and advancing the development of national dietary guidelines, both key to building the human capital required for a resilient agricultural future. FAO is reinforcing national safeguards through the "One Health" approach, fostering regional veterinary collaboration and modernizing food safety laboratories. In parallel, climate action is being advanced through forest restoration efforts, the deployment of digital tools for disaster assessment, and a symbolic mountain campaign that underscores the importance of ecosystem conservation. Direct support to agricultural producers remains a priority, with FAO promoting sustainable practices like Integrated Pest Management and strengthening farmer cooperatives. From modernizing the fisheries sector to improving farm investment planning, FAO's integrated initiatives are collectively enhancing food security, livelihoods, and environmental stewardship across Kyrgyzstan
December 2025 – February 2026
No full textSeasonal forecasts for November 2025–January 2026 and December 2025–February 2026 (DJF 2025/26) under a weak La Niña signal continue to point to a high likelihood of below-average precipitation and above-average temperatures across most of Afghanistan. While La Niña is expected to weaken later in the winter, early-season rainfall and snowfall deficits are unlikely to be fully offset within the winter period
Shaping the future for transforming Food Loss and Waste (FLW)
No full textFAO, in collaboration with the World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) and COSAMB (Indian Counterpart for Wholesale Markets), is convening a high-level Regional Symposium titled “Shaping the Future for Transforming Food Loss and Waste: Best Practices from Fruit and Vegetable Wholesale Markets in Asia” in Surat, India.Asia produces over 70 percent of the world’s fresh fruits and vegetables, and its urban wholesale markets are vital lifelines for food and nutrition security—yet they are also major hotspots of food loss and waste. Every day, large markets send 80–100 tons of unprocessed organic waste to landfills, accounting for up to one-third of urban landfill waste, intensifying pollution through methane emissions (8–10 percent globally), and driving an economic loss estimated at USD 1 trillion annually, while missing critical opportunities to redistribute safe food to address urban hunger
24–25 February 2026, Rome, Italy
No full textThe FAO Expert Workshop ‘Turning guidance into action: regional insights for implementing the Guidelines for Sustainable Aquaculture (GSA), to be held on 24–25 February 2026 in Rome, Italy, will build on the recommendations developed and validated during the Regional Workshops, translating them into practical, country-adaptable implementation guidance through a draft Handbook to support GSA implementation. The Workshop will further highlight case studies illustrating GSA implementation, showcasing successful approaches and transferable lessons, and it will present and discuss the GSA Communication Handbook and Toolkit, with a focus on how participants can use it and share it within their networks