Publications

Trade

This report emphasises the need to strengthen policy coherence between trade and nutrition sectors to make sure that trade does not undermine diet quality and contribute to rising rates of obesity and overweight.

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Climate change

A new guide aims to help developing countries to incorporate agricultural methane reduction strategies into their climate plans.

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Climate change

Nations must close a huge emissions gap in new climate pledges and deliver immediate action, this report warns. Current commitments for 2030 are not being met; even if they were met, temperature rise would only be…

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Food systems

This years State of Food and Agriculture builds on the findings of the 2023 edition, delving deeper into the use of true cost accounting assessments of agrifood systems and identifying policy interventions aimed at…

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Energy

The global energy supply faces critical challenges amid geopolitical tensions, this report states. The introduction of clean energy is accelerating, but is uneven and requires significant investment in grids and storage.…

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Food systems

A new report explores innovative technologies that could help tackle global agrifood challenges. It highlights 20 selected technologies, from 3D food printing to circular agriculture, showing how tailored combinations…

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Gender

Two billion women and girls world-wide lack access to any form of social protection, the UN Women report “World survey on the role of women in development” shows. Women are lagging behind on measures such as unemployment…

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Water

A new report highlights growing shortfalls and stress in global water resources. The world is well off track from meeting Sustainable Development Goal 6 on water and sanitation.

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Health

By 2050, one in three people will be over 60 years old. With bold action to promote healthy longevity, developing countries could save 150 million lives and extend millions more, according to a new report.

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Poverty reduction

Social protection plays a key role in countering climate change impact, but countries most affected by the climate crisis are the least prepared. Governments must do more to utilise universal social protection, this…

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