ABOUT THE FUTURE POLICY AWARD

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1 G-STIC 2018

2 ABOUT THE FUTURE POLICY AWARD The Future Policy Award celebrates legislation and policies that create better living conditions for current and future generations. 06 December

3 THE FUTURE POLICY AWARD 2018 The 2018 Future Policy Award is dedicated to policies that scale up agroecology, contribute to the protection of life and livelihoods of small-scale food producers, ensure sustainable food production systems and implement climate resilient agricultural practices. The Partners: 06 December

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5 METHODOLOGY Open call for submission disseminated to 20,000 experts Framework for assessment: The Future Justice Law and Policy Standard The Ten Elements of Agroecology by FAO IFOAM s Four Principles of Organic Agriculture In depth interviews with researchers, policy makers and CSO representatives One International Jury composed by experts for the evaluation 06 December

6 7 PRINCIPLES OF FUTURE JUST LAWMAKING To assess candidate laws and policies, the World Future Council has designed the Future Justice Law & Policy Standard, which founded on the following seven principles 06 December

7 OVERVIEW OF NOMINATED POLICIES 51 policies from 25 countries were nominated: 6 nominations from Africa, 12 from Asia, 9 from Europe, 20 from Latin America, 1 from North America, and 3 international nominations. 21 policies were fully evaluated and in that process the team engaged with more than 100 experts to discuss the eligibility of the policies for the Award. 06 December

8 ROLE OF THE JURY The Jury selects policies that are best at scaling up agroecology for the benefit of current and future generations fulfil the future-just policy criteria are exemplary in their design and implementation and/or pioneering in their approach could be transferred to other countries or regions. 06 December

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10 GOLD AWARD State Policy on Organic Farming, Government of Sikkim (2004) and Sikkim Organic Mission (2010) Purpose and Objectives To preserve the ecosystem and the health of its citizens and support rural development through cultural appropriate agriculture. To deliver socioeconomic benefits such as helping young people stay on the land, attracting local and foreign sustainable tourism, while opening opportunities for peasants to reach premium organic markets. 06 December

11 INDIA/SIKKIM Key features Successfully implemented through a gradual adoption of measures that combines mandatory requirements ( i.e. phasing out subsidies for chemical fertilizers) with support and incentives (i.e. building farmers capacity to adopt agroecological methods of production). Impacts Achieved fully organic conversion in less then 15 years. 66,000 farming families, cultivating more than 76,000 ha of land are now practicing organic and agroecological farming. Holistic approach supporting production, consumption, education and research in the framework of continuous improve of practices million EUR earmarked by Sikkim Sate for the implementation of the Organic Mission. Transferability Far-sighted and visionary policy that is already inspiring other Indian States. Embedded in its design are socioeconomic aspects such as consumption and market expansion, cultural aspects as well as health, education, rural development and sustainable tourism. 06 December

12 SILVER AWARD Organic Action Plan for Denmark: Working together for more organics, (updated in 2015) Purpose and Objectives To further develop, innovate and increase organic production as best diversified agroecological farming practice, delivering environmental and socio economic benefits. Transferability Development of Organic Action Plans has gained momentum as a mechanism for achieving integrated approach to organic policy-making.. Impacts Highest organic market share (9.7 per cent) second highest consumption of organic in the world (EUR 227 per capita,2017). Are cultivated under OA in 2017 was 245,159 ha, over 9 per cent of Denmark s total cultivated area In ,500 organic farms, 9.5 per cent of total agricultural holdings. The turnover of organic foods reached approximately EUR 272 million in December

13 SILVER AWARD Ecuador, Quito: Participatory Urban Agriculture Programme (AGRUPAR, 2002) Purpose and Objectives Improves the quality of life of vulnerable groups, by producing, processing and distributing healthy food from urban and peri-urban gardens. Transferability Serve as a model for other cities and form the basis for a national policy on local production and marketing... Impacts Since 2002, 73,936 people benefited Its 4,500 participants produce 870,000 kg of food products per year. 3,600 urban gardens cover 32 hectares in total. More than 21,000 people 84 % women trained in organic production. More than 6,600 bio-fairs, attended by about 170,000 consumers. It boosted the local economy by setting up more than 170 micro-enterprises that created more than 330 jobs with an average income of USD 3, December

14 SILVER AWARD Brazil: National Policy on Agroecology and Organic Production in Brazil (PNAPO, 2012) Purpose and Objectives To integrate and articulate policies, programmes and actions for the promotion of agroecological transition and of organic and agroecological production. Transferability Its elements and approach are transferable worldwide. Inspired already some Brazilian states, the Federal District and Municipalities. Impacts Impressive results in terms of advancing the agroecological agenda in the country (budget and initiative-wise) By 2015, invested EUR 364 million (65%) of its originally allocated budget E.g. constructed 143,000 cisterns, assisted 5,300 municipalities to spend 30 % of their school meal programme budget on purchases of organic and agroecological products from family farmers, trained 52,779 farmers, benefitted 132,744 farming families, 5,200 rural women, assisted 393 rural family farming organizations, etc. 06 December

15 HONOURABLE MENTION USA, Los Angeles: Good Food Purchasing Policy (GFFP, 2012) Purpose and Objectives To harness the purchasing power of major institutions to encourage greater production of sustainably produced food, healthy eating, respect for workers rights, humane treatment of animals and support for the local small business economy. Transferability GFFP has set off a nationwide movement to establish similar policies, by now it has been adopted by 27 public institutions in 14 U.S. cities, Impacts Since 2012, mandatory for all city departments of Los Angeles and for L.A. Unified School District. Serving 750,000 meals a day and have an annual budget of USD 185 million. LAUSD has reduced its purchases of all industrially produced meat by 32 %, reducing its carbon and water footprint by 20 % per meal respectively. Bread and rolls served are all made from wheat grown and milled in California. 06 December

16 HONOURABLE MENTION Arms to Farms programme, sub-programme of SIKAD-PA, 2011 Principles score 7/7 Purpose and Objectives To restore peace and prosperity through reintegration of ex-fighters using organic and agroecological farming. Transferability One and a half billion people live in fragile, conflict-affected area, Kauswagan shows how to solve conflicts by tackling underlying socioeconomic and political issues. Impacts Complete surrender: 600 excombatants and their families benefited from the program. Ex-commanders are now leaders in organic farming and try to convince Muslim fighters in other communities to cease fighting. Rate of poverty in the area decreased to 40% compared to 70 % in Food production has increased: 300 ha of previously abandoned land are now cultivated by ex-fighters. The whole municipality is now organic. 06 December

17 HONOURABLE MENTION Senegal, Ndiob: Vision to become a green, resilient municipality and CAPCOMMUN (2014), and Agriculture Development Programme (2017) Principles score 7/7 Purpose and Objectives To make Ndiob a green and resilient municipality, self-sufficient for food supply. Transferability Highly transferable. Ndiob s achievements inspire others, i.e. through REVES - the Network of Green Municipalities and Cities of Senegal. Impacts Invests EUR 42,000 or 23 % of its current total budget into agroecology Planted 7 ha of millet for selfsufficiency in certified seeds, and 300 ha of millet for food self-sufficiency Generated 84 tonnes of peanut seeds, each breeder gained EUR 530 Trained 600 people in agroecology and 15 women leaders on cereal processing Expanded public commission for land management, a farmers' cooperative, a storage warehouse and a credit fund. 06 December

18 OVERVIEW CANDIDATES HONOURABLE MENTIONS USA/Los Angeles Philippines/Kauswagan Senegal/Ndiob Good Food Purchasing Policy Comprehensive procurement standard, promoting 5 food system values equally In short time impacting big budgets Fast roll-out across the U.S. Peace programme Participatory program tackling conflict issues (food insecurity, poverty). Innovative approach, full integration for exfighters through organic farming, poverty decrease. Agricultural Development Programme First city in Senegal to embark on an agroecological transition Invests 23 % of its current total budget into developing agroecology Score: 7/7 7/7 7/7 06 December

19 VISION UN Environment s TEEBAgriFood, 2018 Principles score 6/7 Purpose and Objectives Definition ad adoption of holistic evaluations of agricultural systems, practices, products, and policy scenarios against a comprehensive range of impacts and dependencies across food value chains. Transferability Funds secured to apply the TEEBAgriFood at the country level across Africa and in Brazil, China, India and Mexico and Thailand. Impacts TEEB first achieved global recognition in 2008 at the G8+5. TEEBAgriFood is one of its two most ambitious applications. It is a path-breaking initiative that for the first time presents all wider benefits and costs associated with food systems in one single report. TEEBAgriFood s influence on future research and decision-making cannot be underestimated as it doesn t attempt to reduce complexity to a single indicator. 06 December

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21 Thank you! IFOAM Organics International Gabor Figeczky

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