This paper reviews the methods and data required to estimate the hidden environmental, social and health costs associated with agrifood systems. The studies reviewed in the report demonstrate that these hidden costs are considerable, and highlight the need for action at global, national and local levels.

Digital technologies play a role in youth engagement in the transformation of agrifood systems. This report offers insights into how youth can utilize and develop digital technologies; engage in activities and projects through digital tools; and participate in decision-making processes through the use of digital technologies, ultimately encouraging their active inv...

Digital technologies play a role in youth engagement in the transformation of agrifood systems. This report offers insights into how youth can utilize and develop digital technologies; engage in activities and projects through digital tools; and participate in decision-making processes through the use of digital technologies, ultimately encouraging their active inv...

Este informe explora 18 factores que influyen en los sistemas agroalimentarios; describe cuatro escenarios diferentes para el futuro de los sistemas agroalimentarios, y destaca los desencadenantes clave para su transformación.

In many countries, women are the main custodians of biodiversity and of important natural resources. Yet their contributions are not adequately valued. These guidelines aim to raise gender awareness and provide guidance to specialized FAO staff to identify and address the gender and social dimensions in biodiversity management.

This document aims to help both private sector operators and governments develop and implement traceability systems for fish value chains by offering technical advice on enforcing and adequately verifying traceability. It serves as a benchmark for existing traceability systems, evaluating their efficacy and identifying associated gaps.

Investing in farmers’ education, knowledge, habits, experiences and attributes – otherwise known as agriculture human capital – is crucial to driving innovation, boosting productivity, strengthening farm management and empowering smallholders. This toolkit supports investors in making sound investment decisions on projects, programmes and policies to strengthen far...

This report seeks to address the current level of uptake of technologies and innovations in low- and middle-income countries, which is insufficient to facilitate much-needed agrifood transformation.

This report seeks to address the current level of uptake of technologies and innovations in low- and middle-income countries, which is insufficient to facilitate much-needed agrifood transformation.

This report seeks to address the current level of uptake of technologies and innovations in low- and middle-income countries, which is insufficient to facilitate much-needed agrifood transformation.