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Global Land Outlook

… temperatures, changing rainfall patterns, soil erosion, species loss and increased water scarcity will likely alter … reduced soil health and ecosystem resilience make us more vulnerable to extreme weather events and the impacts of … production have led to overstocking and overgrazing of vulnerable rangeland systems while at the same time …
25 May 2026 Literature

The impact of disasters and crises on agriculture and food security

… for its ability to thrive, agriculture is particularly vulnerable to natural disasters © FA O /A si m H af ee z One … rural populations. The agricultural sector is particularly vulnerable to natural hazards and disasters.4 The observed … scarcity. Drought-associated mortality can vary across species and classes of stock, with cattle, horses, donkeys …
25 May 2026 Literature

Promoting responsible investment in agriculture and food systems - Guide to assess national regulatory frameworks affecting larger-scale private investments

… with  all  relevant  stakeholders,  especially  the  most  vulnerable, and as appropriate with national human  rights  … of  biologically modified organisms, the use of alien species, varieties and breeds for  livestock,  … or  wild  populations, negative impacts on non‐target species, resources and habitats and  …
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Pastoralism and the Green Economy - a natural nexus?

… llama and guanaco, as well as a number of non-ungulate species. Many pastoralists keep a range of different species … objectives44. There are certainly cases of more vulnerable ecosystems such as the Trans- Himalayan grasslands … plant species richness than wild graziers45. In these more vulnerable ecosystems careful management is needed to avoid …
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FAO's work on Climate Change

… education, and gender equality, especially in the vulnerable Small Island Developing States (SIDS). This is why … is about 30 percent of baseline emissions. å By 2055, species redistribution prompted by rising temperatures may … other sectors. å Livestock keepers are among the most vulnerable to climate change, which affects animals both …
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Values of protected landscapes and seascapes: protected landscapes and agrobiodiversity values

… in particular: (1) the wild relatives of domesticated species (for example crop wild relatives from which … material); and (2) individual breeds of domesticated species of livestock and crops2 (in the case of crops, known … and social transformations make mountain communities vulnerable to external forces, while environmental changes …
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International trade rules and the agriculture sector: selected implementation issues

… or spread of pests, commonly called "invasive species". The most trade distortive SPS measures are usually … subsidies of developed countries has left the former vulnerable to the flooding of their domestic markets with … countries which rely on few export markets may remain vulnerable to anti- dumping and safeguard actions taken. …
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The environmental impact of economic incentives for agricultural production: a comparative law study

… of reafforestation or the planting of quality forest species. Assistance is provided in the form of seedlings or … dependent upon the maintenance of certain particularly vulnerable habitats. It would, therefore, appear that we must … 250/ Aware that agricultural production is highly vulnerable and dependent on natural resources, the …
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Sustainably Investing in Rangelands - Jordan

… planting rangelands seedlings, reseeding rangelands species and regulating the exploitation of pastures8. 3. … 34 reserves to protect and manage the rangelands plant species and conserve the ecosystem. 9 In Africa, a … for a well facilitated SDCA process Principle 1: Include vulnerable groups Principle 2: Include the environment as a …
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