Laura LorenzoDeputy Coordinator of the IYFF-2014. Civil Society
Rome, October 9th 2013
Feeding the World,
Caring for the Earth
Sustainable, equitable and viable food systems: civil society messages for the International Year of Family Farming 2014
Rome, October 9th 2013
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IYFF-2014 Campaign of Civil SocietyIYFF-2014 Campaign of Civil Society
– Campaign launched in 2008
– Supported by 360 organizations from 60 countries, in five
continents, coordinated by World Rural Forum
– Under the guidance of the World Consultative Committee
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World Consultative Committee: CAOPA,
ROPPA-PAFO, INADES International, COPROFAM, RELACC,
AFA,CIFA, AsiaDHRRA, UPA, AFDI,
Organic System New Zealand, Young Farmers, OXFAM International
IFOAM, SLOW FOOD International. SECRETARIAT
WRF– OBSERVERS
International Land Coalition
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“The prime objective is to promote real active policies in favour of the
sustainable development of farming systems based on the family unit”
“The leading role of women and men family farmers in the global food
system should be recognized”
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I. Strengthening the legitimacy of farmers, pastoralists and
fishers's organizations.II. Real access to local
and regional markets.III. Access to natural resources in
the context of climate change.IV. Access to financial resources
and risk protection.
IYFF-2014 Goals and guidelinesIYFF-2014 Goals and guidelines
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IYFF-2014 Goals and guidelinesIYFF-2014 Goals and guidelines
V. Access to research and technology.
VI. Specific agricultural policies for young farmers
VII. Gender equality in agricultural policies
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The power of Family FarmingThe power of Family Farming
– Great potential for an integrated development of rural areas and,
therefore, nations
– The most sustainable model for food production. The importance
of agroecology, organic agriculture and tradicional
knoledge
– Key to fight Hunger and Malnutrition
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Family Farming: key issuesFamily Farming: key issues
– The paradox of food waste and the effects of price volatility
– Need to prioritize food production close to local populations, especially
close to those who suffer Hungerº
– Family Farming needs innovation to increase production and generate welfare among farmers; without
reducing rural employment
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IYFF-2014: Focus on national levelIYFF-2014: Focus on national level
– National level, an essential space to negotiate better agricultural
policies
– IYFF-2014 National Committees: group of CSO that decide to promote the IYFF-2014 and its objectives in
each country
– After defining their objectives, National Committees open dialogues
with governments and international bodies
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IYFF-2014: a great opportunityIYFF-2014: a great opportunity
40 IYFF-2014 National Committees already operating or being set up
Thank you Merci beaucoup Muchas gracias