The high-level analysis was complemented by deep dives of incubation programmes implemented by 16 ESOs.

An analysis of the interaction between the off-farm private sector and farming enterprises emphasizes need for business models that support smallholder farmers and enhance rural employment particularly for women and youth.

The main objective of this study is to understand the interlinkages between different irrigation technologies and management systems and environmental outcomes.

Changes in agricultural and environmental practices can contribute to the emergence of agricultural drought conditions. Unsustainable land-use practices, such as soil degradation, deforestation, and the destruction of wetlands, can lead to decreased...

The 2024 edition of The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture features the Blue Transformation in action, illustrated by activities and initiatives, led by FAO in collaboration with Members, partners and key stakeholders, to integrate aquatic food...

IFPRI implemented the 2023 PNG Rural Household Survey which was designed to understand rural livelihoods and welfare across different areas of PNG (Schmidt et al., 2024).

This brief predominantly focuses on progress and commitments related to hunger and food insecurity.

In addition to rebuilding in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, the global food system faces inter-related challenges from climate change, trade disruptions, increasing scarcity of water and land, environmental degradation, and evolving food dem...

The present edition of the report presents the latest analysis of the prevalence and trends in undernourishment, food insecurity, and malnutrition.

The indicators of progress towards global nutrition targets similarly show that the world is not on track to eliminate all forms of malnutrition (SDG Target 2.2). Billions of people still lack access to nutritious, safe and sufficient food.

eport examines the motivation and willingness of Village Civil Protection Committees (VCPCs) and communities to mobilize resources at community level for Disaster Risk Management (DRM).

The findings suggest women’s empowerment contributes to improved diets and nutritional status, especially for children, but that household wealth, gender norms and country-specific institutions remain important.