Besides, adoption of sustainable agriculture practices helps reduce food miles.

Creating a sustainable agricultural farming systems network

(h) Supporting sustainable agriculture and combating desertification

Seventh, the transition to sustainable agriculture must be completed.

Agriculture in Mali also needed to be protected against the uncertainties of climate, in particular through mechanization and the improvement of farming practices.

C. Sustainable farm management practices and conservation agriculture to foster carbon storage

The Forum focused on the promotion of sustainable agricultural farming systems in the context of UNCCD implementation.

When we eat our meals, we are unaware of the deforestation that has resulted from unsustainable farming.

Indeed, the CAP is ensuring neither sustainable agriculture nor decent incomes for all farmers.

By the early 1980s, the concept had broadened from agricultural systems design towards sustainable human habitats.

This encourages unsustainable practices, hampers financing for sustainable forest management and contributes to deforestation.

The main factors impeding the sustainable development of water resources are chronic scarcity, deteriorating quality and unsustainable water utilization, especially in agriculture.

10. Notes that sustainable agriculture in mountain regions is important for the protection of the mountain environment and the promotion of the regional economy

Investment in agricultural and rural development is therefore vital to food security and sustainable economic development.

Promoting measures for revitalizing drylands agricultural sectors based on good local governance for sustainable agricultural farming systems.

Through conservation agriculture practices, farmers contribute to reducing emissions while combating land degradation.

For the biennium 2008 2009, it was decided that CSD sessions should focus on agriculture, rural development, land, drought and desertification.

The Declaration calls on States to take practical steps to end unsustainable fishing practices and reinforces the commitment of all nations to manage fisheries in a sustainable fashion.

For example, those engaged in commercial agriculture can choose to extend business partnerships with companies committed to sustainable operations.

A focus on sustainable rice cultivation was becoming increasingly important in view of the growth in global population and the corresponding escalation in the demand for rice.

The conference allowed scientists and agricultural specialists to share their thoughts with policymakers on the sustainable way forward for rice production

Permaculturists argue that, where vastly differing systems meet, there is an intense area of productivity and useful connections.

Initiatives for the rehabilitation of degraded land in the context of reforestation, agricultural productivity, integrated farming and animal husbandry, rain water catchments, alternative renewable energies or the banning of slash and burn practices are reported to show positive results.

The objective of the Operational Program on Sustainable Land Management is to mitigate the causes and negative impacts of land degradation on the structure and functional integrity of ecosystems through sustainable land management practices as a contribution to improving people's livelihoods and economic well being,

In 1960, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization spoke of wasteful logging practices, such as head skidding (in which a log is rolled downhill, ripping up plants and soil).

Finally, instead of relying on the UN as a negotiating forum, countries should cluster around specific initiatives, from renewable power to sustainable agriculture.

International policy Sustainable agriculture has become a topic of interest in the international policy arena, especially with regards to its potential to reduce the risks associated with a changing climate and growing human population.

During the World Food Summit (WFS), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) put emphasis on food security and therefore sustainable agriculture and rural development (SARD).

Simply restricting the practice of land clearing probably would not work, since farm families and communities would face a strong temptation to evade legal limits.

Noting the preparatory work being carried out by the Commission on Sustainable Development for its next two year cycle, with the thematic focus on agriculture, rural development, land, drought, desertification and Africa,

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MADER), in its Agrarian Policy and Strategies, defined as its main objective to guarantee food security, sustainable development, reduction of unemployment and that of the levels of absolute poverty.

prevention of fraudulent practices.

Rationalization of procurement practices

Here permaculture principles would be applied in terms of aiming to reduce energy and water needs, harnessing natural resources such as sunlight, and generally creating a harmonious, sustainable environment in which to live and work.

Draft resolution submitted by the Chairman following informal consultations

The lack of mechanisms to compensate forest owners for environmental and social non market services encourages unsustainable practices, hampers financing for sustainable forest management and contributes to deforestation.

Taking note also of the report of the Secretary General on the Repertory of Practice of United Nations Organs and the Repertoire of the Practice of the Security Council,

(c) Report of the Secretary General on the Repertory of Practice of United Nations Organs and the Repertoire of the Practice of the Security Council (A 60 124).

Underlining the importance of the issue of desertification in the process of the Commission on Sustainable Development, in particular in the context of its sixteenth and seventeenth sessions dealing with thematic clusters on agriculture, rural development, land, drought and desertification,

The launch meeting considered priorities for sustainable agriculture, the work plan 2004 2007, mechanisms for identification, selection and funding of relevant regional pilot projects, and communication and exchange mechanisms for information dissemination among stakeholders.

With an agriculture based economy, in which the growth rate of GDP was lower than that of the population, the Government needed to lay the foundations of sustainable economic development in order to reinforce political stability.

These revealed considerable interest in these countries in taking advantage of export opportunities, but equally important in using OA as a tool to contribute to sustainable rural development, food security and poverty reduction.

Mr. Omoregie (Acting Chief, Security Council Practices and Charter Research Branch), referring to the report of the Secretary General on the Repertory of Practice of United Nations Organs and the Repertoire of the Practice of the Security Council (A 60 124), said that the Secretariat was following a two track approach in the preparation of the Supplements of the Repertoire.

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