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Agriculture and livelihood flood impact assessment in Myanmar
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO); Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation (MOAI) Myanmar - gov ; Ministry of Livestock, Fisheries and Rural Development (MLFRD) Myanmar - gov ; et al. - FAO, 2015This report assesses the disaster impact of the cyclone Komen on agriculture and rural-based livelihoods of affected populations in Myanmar. The assessment was conducted in the six most-affected regions/states of Ayeyarwady, Bago, Chin, Magway, Rakhine and Sagaing. It was co-led by FAO and WFP under the framework of the Food Security Sector in partnership with UN women, World Vision, CESVI, CARE, JICA and LIFT.
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Available online: http://preventionweb.net/go/46314
Food and Agriculture Organization (Rome, Italia) ; Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation (MOAI) Myanmar - gov ; Ministry of Livestock, Fisheries and Rural Development (MLFRD) Myanmar - gov ; World Food Programme
Published by: FAO ; 2015This report assesses the disaster impact of the cyclone Komen on agriculture and rural-based livelihoods of affected populations in Myanmar. The assessment was conducted in the six most-affected regions/states of Ayeyarwady, Bago, Chin, Magway, Rakhine and Sagaing. It was co-led by FAO and WFP under the framework of the Food Security Sector in partnership with UN women, World Vision, CESVI, CARE, JICA and LIFT.
Language(s): English
Format: Digital (Free)Tags: Food Safety ; Agroclimatology ; Landslide ; Myanmar
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Sustainable development 20 years on from the Earth Summit: progress, gaps and strategic guidelines for Latin America and the Caribbean
ECLAC, 2012This report describes the progress achieved in relation to sustainable development since 1992 and the gaps still remaining. It is divided into two parts: (i) of the main traits of development in Latin America and the Caribbean in the past 20 years, particularly those which touch upon economic, social and environmental aspects such as the reduction of exposure to disasters; and (ii) proposed guidelines for moving towards sustainable development in the region.
The guidelines recommend: (i) creating synergies among inclusion, social protection, human security, empowerment of peopl ...
Sustainable development 20 years on from the Earth Summit: progress, gaps and strategic guidelines for Latin America and the Caribbean
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Available online: http://www.zeeli.pro.br/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/UN-CEPAL-2012-SD-20-Years-on- [...]
Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean ; United Nations Environment Programme ; United Nations Development Programme ; United Nations Population Fund ; Food and Agriculture Organization (Rome, Italia) ; UN-Habitat ; United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization ; United Nations Children's Emergency Fund (Switzerland) ; Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights ; World Food Programme ; International Labour Organization (Geneva, Switzerland) ; World Tourism Organization ; United Nations Conference on Trade and Development ; United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification ; United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction
Published by: ECLAC ; 2012This report describes the progress achieved in relation to sustainable development since 1992 and the gaps still remaining. It is divided into two parts: (i) of the main traits of development in Latin America and the Caribbean in the past 20 years, particularly those which touch upon economic, social and environmental aspects such as the reduction of exposure to disasters; and (ii) proposed guidelines for moving towards sustainable development in the region.
The guidelines recommend: (i) creating synergies among inclusion, social protection, human security, empowerment of people, disaster risk reduction (DRR) and environmental protection; (ii) measuring the sustainability of development; (iii) internalizing environmental, and social costs and benefits of public and private economic decisions; (iv) improving the coordination and consistency of public action in relation to sustainable development policies; (v) producing and disseminating statistics and information on the environment and sustainable development; (vi) formulating better policies based on a more informed, participatory process; and (vii) strengthening education, culture, science and technology in order to build human capital for sustainability.Language(s): English
Format: Digital (Free)Tags: Natural hazards ; Sustainable development ; Multi-hazard Early Warning Systems (MHEWS) ; Guide ; Latin America ; Caribbean ; Region IV - North America, Central America and the Caribbean
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Space and Climate Change : use of space-based technologies in the United Nations system
World Meteorological Organization (WMO) ; United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA); United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA); et al. - WMO, 2011 (WMO-No. 1081)This publication describes the three global observing systems, which are co-sponsored by several United Nations organizations and the International Council for Science (ICSU), in addition to efforts conducted by United Nations organizations targeting climate change and its impacts through the use of satellite observations.
World Meteorological Organization (WMO) ; United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs ; United Nations Economic Commission for Africa ; Food and Agriculture Organization (Rome, Italia) ; International Telecommunication Union ; Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission ; United Nations Environment Programme ; World Food Programme ; World Health Organization (Geneva, Switzerland) ; International Council for Science
Published by: WMO ; 2011This publication describes the three global observing systems, which are co-sponsored by several United Nations organizations and the International Council for Science (ICSU), in addition to efforts conducted by United Nations organizations targeting climate change and its impacts through the use of satellite observations.
Collection(s) and Series: WMO- No. 1081
Language(s): English
Format: Digital (Free), Hard copyISBN (or other code): 978-92-63-11081-7
Purchase at: http://www.wmo.int/e-catalog/detail_en.php?PUB_ID=601&SORT=N&q=
Tags: Observations ; Climate change ; Satellite ; General information publications ; Global Climate Observing System (GCOS) ; Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) ; Global Terrestrial Observing System (GTOS)
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The Social Dimensions of Climate Change - Discussion draft
ILO, 2011This discussion paper was prepared under the auspices of the United Nations Task Team on Social Dimensions of Climate Change, which is currently composed of 20 Agencies, including the International Labour Organization. The paper addresses the social dimensions of climate change from a sustainable, equitable development perspective. It aims to broaden and deepen policy-makers’ understanding of the benefits of addressing and incorporating the social dimensions of climate change into climate policies. In doing so, the paper identifies a number of knowledge gaps within the social, human and natura ...
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Available online: http://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/---ed_emp/---emp_ent/documents/publicati [...]
International Labour Organization (Geneva, Switzerland) ; United Nations Task Team on Social Dimensions of Climate Change ; United Nations Research Institute for Social Development ; International Telecommunication Union ; World Health Organization (Geneva, Switzerland) ; United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization ; United Nations University ; International Organization for Migration ; World Food Programme ; United Nations Population Fund
Published by: ILO ; 2011This discussion paper was prepared under the auspices of the United Nations Task Team on Social Dimensions of Climate Change, which is currently composed of 20 Agencies, including the International Labour Organization. The paper addresses the social dimensions of climate change from a sustainable, equitable development perspective. It aims to broaden and deepen policy-makers’ understanding of the benefits of addressing and incorporating the social dimensions of climate change into climate policies. In doing so, the paper identifies a number of knowledge gaps within the social, human and natural sciences that need to be filled in order to further strengthen policy responses.
Language(s): English
Format: Digital (Free)Tags: Climate ; Climate change ; Climate policies ; Social aspects ; Least Developed Countries
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The State of Food Insecurity in the World 2011 : how does international price volatility affect domestic economies and food security?
FAO, 2011This year’s report focuses on the costs of food price volatility, as well as the dangers and opportunities presented by high food prices. Climate change and an increased frequency of weather shocks, increased linkages between energy and agricultural markets due to growing demand for biofuels, and increased financialization of food and agricultural commodities all suggest that price volatility is here to stay. The report describes the effects of price volatility on food security and presents policy options to reduce volatility in a cost-effective manner and to manage it when it cannot be avoide ...
The State of Food Insecurity in the World 2011: how does international price volatility affect domestic economies and food security?
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Available online: http://www.fao.org/docrep/014/i2330e/i2330e00.htm
Food and Agriculture Organization (Rome, Italia) ; World Food Programme ; International Fund for Agricultural Development
Published by: FAO ; 2011This year’s report focuses on the costs of food price volatility, as well as the dangers and opportunities presented by high food prices. Climate change and an increased frequency of weather shocks, increased linkages between energy and agricultural markets due to growing demand for biofuels, and increased financialization of food and agricultural commodities all suggest that price volatility is here to stay. The report describes the effects of price volatility on food security and presents policy options to reduce volatility in a cost-effective manner and to manage it when it cannot be avoided.
Language(s): English; Other Languages: Arabic, French, Russian, Spanish,
Format: Digital (Free)Tags: Poverty and Poverty reduction ; Food Safety ; Climate change
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Previous editionsTranslated under the titleL'état de l’insécurité alimentaire dans le monde 2011 : comment la volatilité des cours internationaux porte-t-elle atteinte à l’économie et à la sécurité alimentaire des pays? (2011)
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El Estado de la Inseguridad Alimentaria en el Mundo 2011 : ¿cómo afecta la volatilidad de los precios internacionales a las economías nacionales y la seguridad alimentaria? (2011)
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Democratic People's Republic of Korea - WFP/FAO/UNICEF Rapid Food Security Assessment : special report
WFP, 2011In response to a request from the Government of DPRK for food assistance, WFP, FAO, and UNICEF organized a Rapid Food Security Assessment Mission (RFSA). The assessment commenced in early February with WFP Country Office staff assessing the situation in several counties where WFP operates. Between 14 and 21 February WFP staff assessed five counties where WFP does not currently have operations. From 21 February through 11 March, an interagency UN mission made of WFP, FAO and UNICEF staff visited DPRK to: forecast the 2011 production of winter and spring crops; update the assessment of the cerea ...
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世界粮食不安全状况 2011 : 国际粮价波动如何影响各国经济及粮食安全?
FAO, 2011今年这份报告注重粮价波动的代价以及高粮价所带来的危险与机遇。气候变化及天气冲击的频率增加,由于对生物燃料的需求增加而促使能源与农业市场之间联系增强,粮食和农业商品的金融化程度增加,所有这些都表明价格波动会普遍化。本报告说明了价格波动对粮食安全的影响,提出了以经济有效方式减少价格波动、当无法避免时予以控制的政策方案。
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