Agriculture & Food Systems

  • Optimize agricultural practices to promote sustainable land management, soil health, and biodiversity conservation, reducing the environmental footprint of agriculture and preserving ecosystem services.
  • Minimize reliance on chemical inputs such as pesticides, fertilizers, and herbicides through the adoption of integrated pest management (IPM), organic farming methods, and agroecological approaches.
  • Increase investment in research and development of climate-resilient crop varieties, drought-tolerant crops, and resilient farming systems to adapt to changing climate conditions and mitigate climate risks in agriculture.
  • Reduce food waste and loss throughout the food supply chain through improved storage, transportation, processing, packaging, distribution, and retailing practices, minimizing resource inefficiencies and environmental impacts.
  • Optimize water use efficiency in agriculture through the adoption of water-saving irrigation technologies, drip irrigation, rainwater harvesting, and efficient water management practices to reduce water consumption and promote water conservation.
  • Minimize agricultural pollution and water contamination from agricultural runoff, nutrient leaching, and pesticide drift through best management practices, riparian buffers, and conservation measures.
  • Increase investment in sustainable agriculture extension services, farmer training programs, and technical assistance to promote adoption of sustainable farming practices and improve agricultural productivity and resilience.
  • Optimize agricultural subsidies, incentives, and support programs to prioritize sustainable farming practices, conservation stewardship, and environmental performance in agricultural production.
  • Minimize deforestation and land degradation associated with agricultural expansion, land clearing, and land-use change through policies that promote sustainable land use, forest conservation, and agroforestry.
  • Increase investment in smallholder agriculture, family farms, and rural development initiatives to support small-scale farmers, improve livelihoods, and enhance food security and nutrition in rural communities.
  • Optimize livestock management practices to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, minimize environmental impacts, and improve animal welfare through sustainable grazing, feed management, and manure management.
  • Minimize the use of antibiotics and growth hormones in livestock production through regulations, veterinary oversight, and alternative disease prevention and treatment strategies to address antimicrobial resistance and protect public health.
  • Increase investment in agroecology, regenerative agriculture, and ecological farming systems that enhance soil fertility, carbon sequestration, and ecosystem resilience while promoting sustainable food production.
  • Optimize food labeling and certification schemes to promote transparency, traceability, and consumer awareness about sustainable food choices, eco-friendly products, and ethical sourcing practices.
  • Minimize food insecurity and malnutrition through policies and programs that promote equitable access to nutritious food, support small-scale food producers, and strengthen food systems resilience to shocks and crises.
  • Increase investment in agricultural research, innovation, and technology transfer to develop sustainable farming practices, crop varieties, and agricultural solutions that improve productivity, resilience, and sustainability.
  • Optimize agricultural trade policies and agreements to promote fair trade, sustainable development, and environmental stewardship in international food markets while safeguarding food sovereignty and local food systems.
  • Minimize the environmental impacts of intensive monoculture farming systems through crop diversification, crop rotation, and intercropping practices that promote soil health, pest resistance, and ecosystem resilience.
  • Increase investment in sustainable fisheries management, marine conservation, and aquaculture practices to promote responsible seafood production, protect marine ecosystems, and support coastal communities.
  • Optimize food system governance and policy coordination to address interconnected challenges such as food security, nutrition, environmental sustainability, and social equity, ensuring holistic and integrated approaches to food system transformation.