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T1 Agriculture at a Crossroads - Executive Summary
A1 International Assessment of Agricultural Knowledge, Science and Technology for Development
A1 United Nations Environment Programme, 
K1 green economy
K1 poverty mitigation
PB International Assessment of Agricultural Knowledge Science and Technology for Development (IAASTD)
PB United Nations Environment Programme
YR 2009
FD 2009
LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/7880
UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/7880
NO This executive summary presents a comprehensive, interdisciplinary assessment of how agricultural knowledge, science, and technology (AKST) affect the pursuit of critical global goals: reducing hunger and poverty, improving rural livelihoods and health, and ensuring equitable, sustainable development. Consolidating evidence from global and regional perspectives, the document highlights the urgent need for a shift in agricultural systems to address mounting challenges—such as food insecurity, natural resource depletion, urbanization, and climate change—within increasingly complex social and environmental contexts. The assessment underscores the necessity for integrated approaches that value both formal science and traditional local knowledge, advocating for policy options that foster innovation, equity, and environmental stewardship. It addresses cross-cutting themes, including bioenergy, biotechnology, climate change, trade, and the role of women, emphasizing options for action rather than prescriptive recommendations.Full report is available at: https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/9569
NO https://www.unep.org/resources/report/agriculture-crossroads-global-report
DS UN Environment Document Repository
RD Sep 18, 2026