FAO (May 2010-March 2011):

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1 PREPARATIONS FOR Rio+20 Alexander Müller Assistant Director-General Natural Resources management and Environment Department Food and Agriculture Organization

2 1. No Green Economy without Agriculture 2. Options for an Institutional Framework for Sustainable Development (IFSD)

3 GA Resolution 64/236 (Dec 2009) for the UNCSD theme a green economy within the context of sustainable development and poverty eradication

4 GA Resolution 64/236 (Dec 2009) for the UNCSD theme a green economy within the context of sustainable development and poverty eradication FAO (May 2010-March 2011): No Green Economy without Agriculture

5 As the single largest sector using natural resources and providing livelihoods for 2.6 billion people, the food and agriculture sector is critical to achieving a green economy Sustainable food and agriculture systems Good for Nature Good for people Greening the Economy

6 The Sustainable Development Landscape UNFCCC Carbon CBD Species WSFS Calories National -> International National -> Local GLOBAL OBJECTIVES Climate Biodiversity Food Security Role of Green Economy?

7 World Population Prospects Change between 2010 and 2100 (millions)

8 State of the World s Land and Water Resources for Food and Agriculture

9 GEA INITIATIVE GEA aims to contribute to the definition and implementation of the green economy in the context of sustainable development, food security and poverty alleviation through: Analysis of the interactions between the green economy and the food and agriculture sector, including opportunities and constraints Promotion of a dialogue with FAO member countries on GEA strategies Facilitation of the agricultural constituency (governments and major groups) participation in the global policy process of Rio+20 FAO Hannover, 18 November 2010

10 DEFINITION Greening the Economy with Agriculture (GEA) GEA refers to ensuring the right to adequate food, as well as food and nutrition security in terms of food availability, access, stability and utilization and contributing to the quality of rural livelihoods, while efficiently using natural resources and improving resilience and equity throughout the food supply chain, taking into account countries individual circumstances.

11 FOOD AND NUTRITION SECURITY Availability From scarcities to equitable distribution Access From conflict and marginalization to rights Stability From shocks to safety nets Utilization From waste to sustainable diets

12 A NEW MODEL: GEA Environmental Production intensification for low-footprint food systems Social Improving rural livelihoods and healthy food systems Economic Working markets and resilient smallholders Governance Responsibility and accountability throughout the food supply chain

13 2. Options for an Institutional Framework for Sustainable Development (IFSD)

14 Institutional Framework for Sustainable Development (IFSD): Options 1. Enhancing UNEP (universal membership) 2. Establishing a new umbrella organization for Sustainable Development 3. Establishing a specialized agency: UNEP to become the World Environment Organization 4. Reforming ECOSOC and upgrading CSD to a Sustainable Development Council 5. Enhancing institutional reforms and streamlining existing structures: a consortium for environmental sustainability

15 IFSD options for strengthening the economic and social pillars 1. Internationally, strengthen monitoring, coordination and implementation of sustainable development 2. Nationally, strengthening National Sustainable Development Strategies and integrated institutional policy, coordination and implementation 3. Innovative financing mechanisms and strengthened delivery mechanisms as part of the IFSD, also in response to multi-lateral agreements

16 Expected Rio+20 outcomes A negotiated Outcome Document renewing political commitment to sustainable development Setting processes in motions: Green Economy Roadmap for 2050 Sustainable development goals (post-2015 MDG) Reform of the IFSD (e.g. UNEP, SDC, ECOSOC) New initiatives (e.g. Sustainable Energy 4 All)

17 Priority themes identified 1. Energy 2. Sustainable agriculture and food security 3. Water 4. Oceans 5. Sustainable cities 6. Disaster recovery 7. Green jobs and social inclusion Cross-sectoral: sustainable consumption and production Means of implementation: green technology and finance

18 Way forward - next steps 2 nd Inter-sessional Meeting of UNCSD NY, December Presentation of the zero draft outcome meeting, UNCSD NY, January Informal meeting on the zero draft NY, February Informal meeting on the zero draft NY, March rd Inter-sessional Meeting of UNCSD NY, March Informal meeting on the zero draft NY, April 30 May 4 3rd Preparatory Committee Meeting UN Conference on Sustainable Development NY, May RIO+20 or UNCSD 2012 Rio, Brazil, June 4 6

19 Take home message Need for strong and pro-active involvement of Ministries of Agriculture, Livestock, Forestry, Fisheries and Rural Development into the national preparatory process for Rio+20 Check your country submission at:

20 THANK YOU