Agenda 21: Chapter 32
STRENGTHENING THE ROLE OF FARMERS*
PROGRAMME AREA

Basis for action

32.1. Agriculture occupies one third of the land surface of the Earth, and is the central activity for much of the world's population. Rural activities take place in close contact with nature, adding value to it by producing renewable resources, while at the same time becoming vulnerable to overexploitation and improper management.

Continue reading Chapter 32 of Agenda 21.

Below are the official documents submitted by Farmers to the CSD over the years.

Below are statements made by the major groups at CSD meetings since the introduction of the new two-year cycle approach in 2004. All other statements can be accessed  in the past CSD sessions page. 

• Major groups case studies on energy for sustainable development, industrial development, air pollution/atmosphere, and climate change (CSD-14)
• Good practices in agricultural water management: Case studies from Farmers worldwide, submitted by the International Federation of Agricultural Producers (CSD-13)
• Case Studies on the Role of Major Groups in Sustainable Oceans and Seas (CSD-7)
• Study on Role of Major Groups and changing consumption and Production Patterns (CSD-7)
• Case studies on education, awareness raising and major groups (CSD-6)
• Link to Sustainable Development Case Studies Database

Partnerships of farmers can be found on this website.

Mr. David King
International Federation of Agricultural Producers  
60 Rue St. Lazare, 75009 Paris, France
Tel: +33-1-45-26-05-53; Fax: +33-1-48747212
E-mail: David.king@ifap.org

Ms. Nora Ourabah
International Federation of Agricultural Producers
60 Rue St. Lazare, 75009 Paris, France
Tel: +33-1-45-26-05-53 ; Fax: +33-1-48747212
E-mail: NoraOurabah@ifap.org

* In this chapter, all references to "farmers" include all rural people who derive their livelihood from activities such as farming, fishing and forest harvesting. The term "farming" also includes fishing and forest harvesting.

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