What we do
In 2016 the Global Initiative on Family Farming was launched, led by the World Rural Forum (WRF). It brings together important regional farmers’ organisations (both ILC members and non-members) in Africa, Asia, the Pacific, and Latin America. Supported by the global initiative, regional initiatives are also being launched in 2018 by ILC members. The linkages between global and regional will allow members to work together on a common strategy.
The efforts of the WRF, with the support of a range of ILC members, led to the declaration in December 2017 of the UN Decade of Family Farming 2019–2028. This offers great opportunities for ILC members, including NES platforms and intergovernmental members such as IFAD and FAO. The Decade aims to inspire the international community to generate new political commitment to supporting family farmers.
"The Decade is for all those working and promoting family farming in the world. It is not the property of any group of organisations alone. There are national committees and farmers’ organisations on the ground, and they have their agendas and priorities. The Decade is a tool to promote these objectives. What we have done is create an opportunity, but it is a first step and now is when the hard work starts. Now we need to make these 10 years into a positive change for family farmers.” - Auxtin Ortiz, World Rural Forum.
After years of campaigning and advocacy efforts, the UNGA officially adopted on December 20th 2017, the Decade of Family Farming 2019-2028.
Active Members
Tenure security and equitable access key to sustainable agri-food systems
23 September 2021
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Championing Land Tenure Rights at the 2021 Food Systems Summit
21 April 2021
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U.N. Food Systems Champions Discuss the Hidden Costs of the Food System
12 March 2021
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