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Towards eradicating hunger and malnutrition: enhancing responsible investment in agriculture to contribute to the right to adequate food
2021The application of the CFS Principles for Responsible Investment in Agriculture and Food Systems could play a major in supporting countries achieve the Right to Food. This policy brief provides insight on the linkages between “responsible” investments in the agri-food sector that address food security, rural poverty, and create decent jobs for women and youth, and how these could contribute to the progressive realization of the Right to Adequate Food. -
Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetBrochureCommittee on World Food Security principles for responsible investment in agriculture and food systems
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No results found.This fact sheet describes the course that introduces the CFS Principles for Responsible Investment in Agriculture and Food Systems (also known as the CFS-RAI), a set of ten principles that apply to all types and sizes of agricultural investment including fisheries, forests and livestock. The principles address all stakeholders and apply to all stages of the value chain. As a soft law instrument, they are globally applicable and include actions to address a range of environmental, social and economic issues.
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DocumentOther documentPrinciples for Responsible Investment in Agriculture and Food Systems 2014Responsible investment in agriculture and food systems is essential for enhancing food security and nutrition and supporting the progressive realization of the right to adequate food in the context of national food security. Responsible investment makes a significant contribution to enhancing sustainable livelihoods, in particular for smallholders, and members of marginalized and vulnerable groups, creating decent work for all agricultural and food workers, eradicating poverty, fostering social and gender equality, eliminating the worst forms of child labour, promoting social participation and inclusiveness, increasing economic growth, and therefore achieving sustainable development
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Book (stand-alone)High-profileStatus of the World's Soil Resources: Main Report 2015
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No results found.The SWSR is a reference document on the status of global soil resources that provides regional assessments of soil change. The information is based on peer-reviewed scientific literature, complemented with expert knowledge and project outputs. It provides a description and a ranking of ten major soil threats that endanger ecosystem functions, goods and services globally and in each region separately. Additionally, it describes direct and indirect pressures on soils and ways and means to combat s oil degradation. The report contains a Synthesis report for policy makers that summarizes its findings, conclusions and recommendations.The full report has been divided into sections and individual chapters for ease of downloading: