Laura Lorenzo Deputy Coordinator of the IYFF-2014. Civil Society Rome, October 9th 2013.

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

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

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



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


“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”



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


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


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


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


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


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

Laura Lorenzo Deputy Coordinator of the IYFF-2014. Civil Society Rome, October 9th 2013.

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