Before revision: The five Sub-global Assessments complemented the Global Assessment by examining geographic area-specific aspects: - Central and West Asia and North Africa (CWANA) - Regional Institute: ICARDA (International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas) - East and South Asia and the Pacific (ESAP) - Regional Institute: World Fish Center - Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) - Regional Institute: IICA (Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture) - North America and Europe (NAE) - Sub-Saharan Africa - Regional Institute: ACTS (African Centre for Technology Studies) The assessments were accompanied by a synthesis report which coverd challenges faced by agriculture today: pros and cons of bioenergy, potential role of biotechnology, effects of climate change, effects on health, use of natural resources, small farmers & global trade, future role for traditional farming, women in agriculture, and options for action.
After revision: The five Sub-global Assessments complemented the Global Assessment by examining geographic area-specific aspects: - Central and West Asia and North Africa (CWANA) - Regional Institute: ICARDA (International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas) - East and South Asia and the Pacific (ESAP) - Regional Institute: World Fish Center - Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) - Regional Institute: IICA (Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture) - North America and Europe (NAE) - Sub-Saharan Africa - Regional Institute: ACTS (African Centre for Technology Studies) The assessments were accompanied by a synthesis report which covered challenges faced by agriculture today: pros and cons of bioenergy, potential role of biotechnology, effects of climate change, effects on health, use of natural resources, small farmers & global trade, future role for traditional farming, women in agriculture, and options for action.