Nature based solutions and decent employment for equitable and inclusive agri-food systems

Committee on World Food Security (CFS) 51
Side event 20
Nature based solutions and decent employment for equitable and inclusive agri-food systems
Wednesday, 25 October; 13.30 — 14.45 (UTC+2)
Iran Room & via Zoom

REGISTRATION

The contribution of Nature based Solutions (~NbS) to climate action and Nature conservation is increasingly gaining attention globally. Nevertheless, their application in agriculture, and their impacts on food security and employment opportunities have largely been overlooked, especially considering youth inclusion in equitable agricultural value—chains. This session will try to clarify the concept of NbS, discuss their use in agriculture, and see how these NbS could support the shift from grey to green resources, and promote equitable and inclusive agricultural value chains.

Speakers, including farmers, experts and countries representatives will: (1) Share knowledge and experiences related to the implementation of Nature—based Solutions in agriculture; (2) Discuss potential challenges and pre-requisites for NbS to contribute to inclusive and equitable production systems, creating green jobs especially for the youth’; (3) Draw lessons, including on the role of key support actors, including governments and financial institutions.

Objectives

• Provide practical examples of Nature based Solutions in agriculture and their contribution to decent employment opportunities, especially for the Youth;
• Inspire farmers and actors across the agriculture value chain to design and implement Nature based actions that contribute to increased inclusivity;
• Highlight success factors to accelerate an inclusive transformation on the agriculture value chain.

Organized by:

• Costa Rica
• International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
• Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
• Asian Farmers’ Association for Sustainable Rural Development (AFA)
• International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
• Youth entrepreneur + University (BSF), Sierra Leone
• Sable Green Trust (vermicompost), Zimbabwe