session-13

Policy and Governance for Sustainable Agriculture

Objective:

Explore the role of policy frameworks and governance structures in advancing sustainable agriculture, fostering environmental stewardship, social equity, and economic resilience.

Theme :

"Harvesting Sustainability: Nurturing Growth through Effective Policy and Governance in Agriculture"

This session seeks to delve into the policy and governance dimensions crucial for steering agriculture towards sustainability. It will examine the design, implementation, and impact of policies that address environmental concerns, promote equitable practices, and ensure the economic viability of agriculture. The governance structures facilitating collaboration among diverse stakeholders will be explored, aiming to elucidate effective strategies for shaping a sustainable and resilient agricultural sector.

Tracks

1 Policy Frameworks for Soil Health

2 Governance Strategies for Biodiversity Conservation

3 Climate-Resilient Agricultural Policies

4 Inclusivity in Agricultural Policies

5 Economic Incentives for Sustainable Practices

6 Regulatory Approaches for Environmental Stewardship

7 Technology Adoption Policies

8 Integrated Land Use Planning Policies

9 Capacity Building for Policy Implementation

10 Monitoring and Evaluation of Policy Impact

Outcomes:

    Policy Insights for Sustainability:
  • Provide insights into existing and evolving policies that champion sustainability in agriculture, covering areas like soil health, water management, and biodiversity conservation.
  • Effective Governance Models:
  • Explore governance models fostering collaboration among governmental bodies, farmers, industry stakeholders, and civil society to address multifaceted challenges in sustainable agriculture.
  • Climate-Resilient Agricultural Policies:
  • Discuss policies and strategies integrating climate-resilient practices into agriculture, mitigating the impact of climate change on food production.
  • Inclusive Agricultural Policies:
  • Examine policies promoting inclusivity, ensuring the participation and equitable benefits for smallholder farmers, women, and marginalized communities in sustainable agricultural practices.
  • Economic Incentives for Sustainability:
  • Analyze the role of economic incentives, subsidies, and market mechanisms in motivating farmers to adopt sustainable agricultural practices.
  • Regulatory Approaches for Environmental Conservation:
  • Discuss regulatory frameworks aimed at reducing the environmental impact of agriculture, encompassing water and soil conservation and minimizing chemical inputs.
  • Technology Adoption and Policy Alignment:
  • Explore policies supporting the adoption of innovative technologies in agriculture, such as precision farming and agtech solutions, for sustainable and efficient food production.
  • Land Use Planning Integration:
  • Address the integration of considerations for sustainable agriculture into land use planning policies, balancing competing demands on agricultural land.
  • Capacity Building for Policy Implementation:
  • Discuss strategies for building the capacity of policymakers, farmers, and stakeholders to effectively implement and adapt to sustainable agricultural policies.
  • Monitoring and Evaluation of Policy Impact:
  • Explore methodologies for monitoring and evaluating the impact of sustainable agricultural policies, ensuring ongoing improvement and adaptation based on outcomes.

Policy and Governance for Sustainable Agriculture is contribution to
The Sustainable Development Goals:

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