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Weathering uncertainty

traditional knowledge for climate change assessment and adaptation

By: UNESCO,United Nations University (Japan). Traditional Knowledge Initiative

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Weathering uncertainty

traditional knowledge for climate change assessment and adaptation

By: UNESCO,United Nations University (Japan). Traditional Knowledge Initiative

This UNESCO report looks into the damaging effects of climate change on Indigenous cultures. When considering climate change, indigenous peoples and marginalized populations warrant particular attention. Impacts on their territories and communities are anticipated to be both early and severe due to their location in vulnerable environments, including small islands, high-altitude zones, desert margins and the circumpolar Arctic. Indeed, climate change poses a direct threat to many indigenous societies due to their continuing reliance upon resource-based livelihoods. Heightened exposure to negative impacts, however, is not the only reason for specific attention and concern. As many indigenous societies are socially and culturally distinct from mainstream society, decisions, policies and actions undertaken by the majority, even if well-intended, may prove inadequate, ill-adapted, and even inappropriate. There is therefore a need to understand the specific vulnerabilities, concerns, adaptation capacities and longer-term aspirations of indigenous peoples and marginalized communities throughout the world. Indigenous and traditional knowledge contribute to this broader understanding.

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9230010685

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9789230010683

Regional Dialogue on Biodiversity Mainstreaming across Agricultural Sectors in the African Region

4–5 November 2019, Kigali, Rwanda

By: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

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Regional Dialogue on Biodiversity Mainstreaming across Agricultural Sectors in the African Region

4–5 November 2019, Kigali, Rwanda

By: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

This report introduces FAO’s work on biodiversity mainstreaming, including the regional consultation process that took place in 2018 and 2019. It particularly focuses on presenting the outcomes of the Regional Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue on Biodiversity Mainstreaming across Agricultural Sectors in the African Region, held in Kigali, Rwanda, in November 2019. This report presents the main topics addressed in its opening, plenary, and closing sessions; and highlights the most relevant regional needs, priorities, and recommendations identified by the meeting participants.

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Food & Agriculture Org.

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9251346771

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Water

A Shared Responsibility

By: Unesco,World Water Assessment Programme (United Nations)

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Water

A Shared Responsibility

By: Unesco,World Water Assessment Programme (United Nations)

This illustrated report sets out a global review of the state of the world's freshwater resources, based on the collective work of 24 United Nations agencies, following on from the conclusions of the first UN World Water Development Report 'Water for People, Water for Life' published in 2003 (ISBN 9231038818). This second edition discusses progress towards the water-related targets of the UN Millennium Development Goals and examines a range of key issues including population growth and increasing urbanisation, changing ecosystems, food production, health, industry and energy, as well as risk management, valuing and paying for water and increasing knowledge and capacity. It contains 16 case studies which consider key challenges in water resource management and makes a number of recommendations to guide future action and encourage sustainable use, productivity and management of our increasingly scarce freshwater resources.

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UN-HABITAT

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9231040065

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9789231040061

Tackling Climate Change Through Livestock

A Global Assessment of Emissions and Mitigation Opportunities

By: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

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Tackling Climate Change Through Livestock

A Global Assessment of Emissions and Mitigation Opportunities

By: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Greenhouse gas emissions by the livestock sector could be cut by as much as 30 percent through the wider use of existing best practices and technologies. FAO conducted a detailed analysis of GHG emissions at multiple stages of various livestock supply chains, including the production and transport of animal feed, on-farm energy use, emissions from animal digestion and manure decay, as well as the post-slaughter transport, refrigeration and packaging of animal products. This report represents the most comprehensive estimate made to-date of livestocks contribution to global warming as well as the sectors potential to help tackle the problem. This publication is aimed at professionals in food and agriculture as well as policy makers.

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Food & Agriculture Org.

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925107920X

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Forum on fisheries science in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea: Scaling up science for effective fisheries management

Antalya, Türkiye, 19–23 February 2024

By: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

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Forum on fisheries science in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea: Scaling up science for effective fisheries management

Antalya, Türkiye, 19–23 February 2024

By: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

This publication presents the outcomes and conclusions of the Forum on Fisheries Science in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea (Fish Forum 2024), including abstracts of keynote addresses, contributions and posters. Organized by the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean, this event gathered scientists, fishers, stakeholders, researchers, engineers, academics, practitioners, managers and decision-makers from around the world to share knowledge on the latest developments and trends in fisheries science and discuss existing and emerging challenges as well as research priorities. The outcomes and abstracts are organized according to the three themes of Fish Forum 2024: better science for better advice; healthy seas and sustainable fisheries; and economic and technological innovation for resilient fisheries. The aim of this compilation is to provide insights to support decision-making processes and better advice in the region that will help shape the future of Mediterranean and Black Sea fisheries.

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9251389462

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9789251389461

Evaluation of the project "System for Earth Observation Data Access, Processing and Analysis for Land Monitoring" (SEPAL)

Project code: GCP/GLO/537/NOR

By: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

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Evaluation of the project "System for Earth Observation Data Access, Processing and Analysis for Land Monitoring" (SEPAL)

Project code: GCP/GLO/537/NOR

By: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

The System for Earth Observation Data Access, Processing and Analysis for Land Monitoring (SEPAL) is a cloud-based computing platform for fast access and processing of remotely sensed data sources. It is designed to assist national forest monitoring and reporting for the Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation, Forest Conservation, Sustainable Management of Forests and Enhancement of Carbon Stocks in Developing Countries (REDD+) mechanism. The terminal evaluation of the project found SEPAL to have been largely successful and relevant in achieving its aims. The evaluation recommended certain improvements, notably a “plan B” option to mitigate SEPAL’s dependency on Google Earth Engine, and assurance of continued relevance in Phase II of SEPAL.

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Weathering uncertainty

Weathering uncertainty

Regional Dialogue on Biodiversity Mainstreaming across Agricultural Sectors in the African Region

Regional Dialogue on Biodiversity Mainstreaming across Agricultural Sectors in the African Region

Water

Water

Tackling Climate Change Through Livestock

Tackling Climate Change Through Livestock

Forum on fisheries science in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea: Scaling up science for effective fisheries management

Forum on fisheries science in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea: Scaling up science for effective fisheries management

Evaluation of the project "System for Earth Observation Data Access, Processing and Analysis for Land Monitoring" (SEPAL)

Evaluation of the project "System for Earth Observation Data Access, Processing and Analysis for Land Monitoring" (SEPAL)

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