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The “Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems” (GIAHS) Programme was developed by FAO to help in the conservation and adaptive management of outstanding traditional farming systems. These systems rely on centuries-old farming practices and accumulated knowledge to adapt to the unique features of local landscapes and create ecosystems that are rich in biodiversity, resilience…

The handbook reflects on the planning and implementation processes of erosion control measures. It is not a general guide, but rather focuses on the specific situation in Armenia and the South Caucasus. The Handbook is designed as a training manual for multipliers, such as: ··training institutions; ··local, national, regional NGOs; ··government agencies a mandate for erosion…

The TEEBAgriFood ‘Scientific and Economic Foundations’ report addresses the core theoretical issues and controversies underpinning the evaluation of the nexus between the agri-food sector, biodiversity and ecosystem services and externalities including human health impacts from agriculture on a global scale. It argues the need for a 'systems thinking' approach, draws out issues related to health,…

“The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity for Agriculture and Food” (TEEBAgriFood), a new study launched by UN Environment on the occasion of World Environment Day 2018, demonstrates how to capture the complex reality of today’s diverse and intertwined “eco-agri-food” systems in order to evaluate their performance in a holistic manner to support decision-making, …

Renewables have progressed at an unprecedented pace over the past decade and have consistently surpassed expectations, with new records being set each year and an increasing number of countries committing to their respective energy transitions. Much of the advancement has been achieved thanks to effective policies and planning, coupled with ambitious targets. However, to meet…

The year 2017 was another record-breaking one for renewable energy, characterised by the largest ever increase in renewable power capacity, falling costs, increases in investment and advances in enabling technologies. Many developments during the year impacted the deployment of renewable energy, including the lowest-ever bids for renewable power in tenders throughout the world, a…