FARM+ program to pave way for sustainable, climate-resilient agriculture in 8 countries – Global Environment Facility

FARM+ Program: Transitioning to Sustainable and Climate Resilient Agriculture

Funded by the Global Environment Facility and led by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), FARM+ is the second phase of the Financing Agrochemical Reduction and Management (FARM) program. The program will be implemented by the African Development Bank Group, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, UNDP, UN Environment Programme, and the UN Industrial Development Organization in close coordination with FARM, which is led by UNEP and the Global Green Knowledge Platform (GGKP).

Objective

The FARM+ program aims to support countries in transitioning from unsustainable agricultural practices to sustainable and climate resilient agricultural practices. This transition will be achieved by protecting, regenerating, and improving productive landscapes and soil health, as well as reducing soil and water pollution. The program will focus on nature-based solutions and access to adaptation support as measures for adaptation.

Partnerships

FARM+ will partner with the governments and agricultural stakeholders of the following countries:

• Benin
• Costa Rica
• Egypt
• The Gambia
• Ghana
• Mauritius
• Mexico
• Nepal
• Nigeria

Areas of Focus

The program will work with these countries on the following areas:

1. Improving policies and regulations
2. Increasing access to financing and investment
3. Providing technical assistance and introducing alternatives
4. Improving agricultural supply chains
5. Supporting global knowledge dissemination and exchange

SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

Analysis

1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?

The issues highlighted in the article are connected to SDG 2: Zero Hunger, SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, and SDG 13: Climate Action.

2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?

Based on the article’s content, the specific targets that can be identified are:
– Target 2.4: By 2030, ensure sustainable food production systems and implement resilient agricultural practices.
– Target 12.4: By 2020, achieve the environmentally sound management of chemicals and all wastes throughout their life cycle.
– Target 13.1: Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters in all countries.
– Target 13.2: Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies, and planning.

3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?

Yes, there are indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets. These indicators include:
– Improved policies and regulations for sustainable and climate resilient agricultural practices.
– Increased access to financing and investment for sustainable agriculture.
– Technical assistance and introduction of alternatives for sustainable agriculture.
– Improved agricultural supply chains for sustainable food production.
– Support for global knowledge dissemination and exchange on sustainable agriculture.
– Reduced soil and water pollution through sustainable agricultural practices.
– Transition from unsustainable agricultural practices to sustainable and climate resilient agricultural practices.
– Protection, regeneration, and improvement of productive landscapes and soil health.
– Measures for adaptation through nature-based solutions and access to adaptation support.

These indicators reflect the progress towards achieving the targets mentioned above.

SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

Source: thegef.org