Laura Lorenzo Deputy Coordinator of the IYFF 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

IYFF-2014 Feeding the World, Caring for the Earth IYFF-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

IYFF-2014 Feeding the World, Caring for the Earth IYFF-2014 Campaign of Civil Society 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

IYFF-2014 Feeding the World, Caring for the Earth “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” IYFF-2014 Campaign of Civil Society

IYFF-2014 Feeding the World, Caring for the Earth 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 guidelines

IYFF-2014 Feeding the World, Caring for the Earth IYFF-2014 Goals and guidelines V. Access to research and technology. VI. Specific agricultural policies for young farmers VII. Gender equality in agricultural policies

IYFF-2014 Feeding the World, Caring for the Earth The 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

IYFF-2014 Feeding the World, Caring for the Earth Family 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 Hunger º –Family Farming needs innovation to increase production and generate welfare among farmers; without reducing rural employment

IYFF-2014 Feeding the World, Caring for the Earth IYFF-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

IYFF-2014 Feeding the World, Caring for the Earth IYFF-2014: a great opportunity 40 IYFF-2014 National Committees already operating or being set up

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