Towards the Development of the Programme on Sustainable Food Systems
(SFSP) of the 10-Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable
Consumption and Production (10YFP)
Opportunity to participate in the 10YFP-SFSP
If your country or organization is interested in participating in the 10YFP-SFSP, a first
draft of which is attached, kindly complete this form, and send it to the 10YFP Secretariat at
(10yfp@unep.org) and the FSN network website
(http://www.fao.org/fsnforum/forum/discussions/sustainable-food-systems).
Please see pages 2-5 for the types of participation in the 10YFP-SFSP and the respective roles
and responsibilities.
Please note that your institution’s interest will need to be subsequently
confirmed by a formal expression of interest (EoI), with a letter of
commitment, coordinated by the 10YFP Secretariat.
Your organization
Organization name:
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
(FAO)
Website:
www.fao.org
Country:
Main person completing this
form:
Italy
Name:
Position:
Email Address:
Phone number:
Name:
Position:
Email Address:
Phone number:
Alternative Contact
Type of organization (please
only check one):
Ministry;
Local authority
University/ Scientific/Research
Business organization
NGO or not-for-profit
Financial institution
Regional Organisation
National Cleaner Production Centre (NCPC)
Indigenous group or community based organization
Media
Inter-governmental organization
United Nations agency or programme
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Brief description of your
organization (please include
objective and main areas of
interest)
Other (please specify):
FAO is the lead intergovernmental agency in the area of
food and agriculture. As an intergovernmental organization,
FAO has 194 Member Nations, two associate members and
one member organization, the European Union. FAO is
present in over 130 countries. FAO’s vision, approved by the
governing bodies in 2009, is “A world free from hunger and
malnutrition where food and agriculture contribute to
improving the living standards of all, especially the poorest,
in an economically, socially and environmentally sustainable
manner”. FAO three Global Goals are: 1) eradication of
hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition, progressively
ensuring a world in which people at all times have sufficient
safe and nutritious food that meets their dietary needs and
food preferences for an active and healthy life; 2)
elimination of poverty and the driving forward of economic
and social progress for all, with increased food production,
enhanced rural development and sustainable livelihoods;
and 3) sustainable management and utilization of natural
resources, including land, water, air, climate and genetic
resources for the benefit of present and future generations.
The following five Strategic Objectives represent the main
areas of work in which FAO will focus its effort to achieve
organizational outcomes that contribute to the three main
goals of the Organization:
a. Contribute to the eradication of hunger, food
insecurity and malnutrition
b. Increase and improve provision of goods and services
from agriculture, forestry and fisheries in a
sustainable manner
c. Reduce rural poverty
d. Enable more inclusive and efficient agricultural and
food systems at local, national and international
levels
e. Increase the resilience of livelihoods to threats and
crises
In addition to the areas of work identified for each Strategic
Objective, two cross-cutting themes have been developed so
as to ensure that their respective perspectives are fully
integrated into the Programme of Work: 1) Gender - FAO
will pursue the integration of gender issues in all aspects of
its work, ensuring that attention to gender equality becomes
a regular feature of work on standard setting and of
regional, subregional and country level programmes and
projects. Support to countries needs to cover a combination
of policy advice, knowledge management, institutional
support, capacity development and strategic partnerships.
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Therefore, under all strategic objectives, gender-related
issues will be addressed in a systematic way and progress
made closely monitored. 2) Governance - The importance
and diverse contributions of good governance in food and
agriculture matters cut across the outcomes formulated
under the five Strategic Objectives. Without improvements
in governance, it would be impossible to achieve the
expected outcomes at local, national, regional and/or global
levels. FAO will focus on interventions that improve
interactions between multiple actors, for example by
facilitating institutional strengthening to create a more
conducive environment to collaboration.
Please specify your proposed participation in the 10YFP-SFSP
Type of proposed
Lead actor
participation
Co-Lead actor
Member of Multi-stakeholder Advisory Committee
(MAC)
Coordinator of a programme work area
Partner
FAO would welcome the lead being taken by countries and
stands ready to provide support to them in the
coordination desk. FAO is also ready to provide as
appropriate support to programme work areas including as
coordinator; is depending on the program of work and its
links to FAO Programme of Work and Budget (PWB).
What is your main motivation Sustainable food production and consumption at the heart
to be part of the 10YFP-SFSP? of much of FAO’s technical work. The SFSP has synergies
with the three FAO main goals and fits directly into FAO
Please explain in a few
Strategic Objectives (SOs): SO 1 “Contribute to the
paragraphs
eradication of hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition”;
SO2 “Increase and improve provision of goods and services
from agriculture, forestry and fisheries in a sustainable
manner”; 3: Reduce rural poverty; SO4 “Enable more
inclusive and efficient food and agricultural systems at local,
national and international levels”.
The Committee on Agriculture of FAO at its 24th session
encouraged FAO to integrate further its work on the
sustainability of food systems, including the development of
a programme on sustainable food systems to be integrated
in the Ten-Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable
Consumption and Production (10YFP-SCP).
FAO has actively co-developed the FAO-UNEP Sustainable
Food Systems Programme, since its creation in 2011, with
the objective of its inclusion under the 10YFP. In 2014, FAO
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with UNEP presented the preliminary proposal for the
creation of the SFSP as a new programme within the 10YFP,
which was then approved by the 10YFP Board.
The Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2014 by FAO
and UNEP includes as its first axis to jointly develop and
implement the SFSP, based on the experience and work
under the FAO-UNEP Sustainable Food Systems Programme.
How could your country or organization contribute to the development and
implementation of the 10YFP-SFSP?
FAO, as the leading intergovernmental agency in the food and agriculture sector, has a
worldwide expertise in the whole area of sustainable food systems, from production, to
consumption, including all aspects of food chains, and can share its knowledge and
experience within the SFSP. FAO has a long history of engagement with stakeholders on
sustainable food productionand consumption, and can globally promote multi-stakeholder
dialogue and participation in the SFSP. Through concerted efforts within its Strategic
Objectives (SOs), FAO can contribute significantly to the development and implementation
of the SFSP.
Please provide a brief description of your efforts in the field of sustainable food systems.
Sustainable consumption and production work of the following FAO divisions:
 Rural Agriculture and Agro-Industries (AGS) – covering sustainable food value chain
development, (including online knowledge exchange portal, green value chains, gender
and nutrition sensitive value chain approaches), transformation, processing & storage,
and food losses and waste, voluntary standards
 Animal Production (AGA) – work on sustainable livestock systems and life cycle analysis
 Plant Production and Protection (AGP) – sustainable crop production intensification and
diversification
 Food Safety (AGDF)–work on food safety, food quality,
 Voluntary standards ( AGS
 Nutrition (ESN) – work on sustainable diets, dietary needs and consumption patterns
 Fisheries Resources (FIR) – sustainable exploitation of fisheries and aquaculture based on
understanding of the relevant ecosystems, eco-labelling
 Land and Water (NRL) – work on sustainable management of land and water
 Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (NRD) – work on
conservation of biodiversity
 Climate, Energy and Tenure (NRC) – work on climate-related issues in sustainable
agriculture and development, testing and continuous improvement of tools and
indicators for sustainability assessment of food and agriculture systems.
As the representative of my organization/government, I confirm that the information is
correct and true.
Date
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Before expressing any interest, please, kindly read carefully the “Guidance document on
the 10YFP PROGRAMMES : Criteria, structure and steps to develop and operationalize
them”1, which explains the objective and activities of the programme, the different roles
available and benefits and responsibilities associated with them.
Immediately below you will find a summary of the role and responsibilities of the Lead
and Co-leads, Multi-stakeholder Advisory Committee (MAC) members, and Partners of
the programme. These will be set out in more detail in the formal Expression of Interest
form that you will receive subsequently from the 10YFP Secretariat.
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 Role and Responsibilities of the Lead and Co-leads of a 10YFP Programme:
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Support the overall coordination of the programme implementation and proactively fundraise for the programme;
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Provide financial and/or in-kind contribution, including dedicated staff in support
of a “Coordination Desk” (each programme will need a minimum of 1-2 full time
staff to start operating);
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Jointly supervise the work of the Coordination Desk (whose tasks could be
executed from different geographical locations);
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Chair and co-chair the MAC meetings, facilitate the decision-making within the
Committee and support its activities, including those related to securing support
from the 10YFP Trust Fund;
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Act as liaison and focal point for contacts between the Secretariat and the SFS
programme and all its partners;
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Report on progress and outcomes as required, including through the preparation
of an annual report for the 10YFP Secretariat to convey to the Board and to be
included in the 10YFP report to ECOSOC.
Criteria for lead and co-leads:
Any government from any UN member state relevant regional or national organizations,
international organizations (including UN agencies), industry or business organizations,
non-governmental/civil society organizations or academic institutions, or any other entity
that supports the goals of the 10YFP (www.unep.org/10yfp) and agrees to work towards
them can apply to become a lead or a co-lead of a specific 10YFP programme. The lead
and co-lead(s) should:
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demonstrate an active or leading role in supporting the shift towards sustainable
consumption and production patterns at national and/or regional levels;
•
provide resources (including in-kind contributions or expertise) for coordination
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Document available at: www.unep.org/10yfp and
http://www.unep.org/10yfp/Portals/50150/Guidance_Doc_10YFP_Programme%20development_1_V1_March14.pdf
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and implementation of activities under this programme; and
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ensure minimum commitment to remain engaged for at least four years.
 Role and Responsibilities of the MAC of a 10YFP Programme:
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review goals, objectives and measures of success, based on the initial programme’s
work plan, with the aim of providing guidance on progress towards more sustainable
consumption and production patterns;
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review on the performance and evolution of the programme’s work plan, advise on
and proactively engage new partners, initiatives and activities in the line with the
objectives of the programme, as well as in response to emerging demand and
priorities;
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enhance synergies and cooperation among stakeholders within the programme as
well as with other programmes of the 10YFP;
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propose projects and/or activities for implementation in accordance with the work
plan of the programme;
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provide guidance to the 10YFP Secretariat for the elaboration of calls for proposals
for the 10YFP Trust Fund, in the area of the programme, and to screen and short list
proposals received based on established criteria;
Criteria for the members of the Multi-stakeholder Advisory Committee
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Any government from any UN member state relevant regional or international
organizations, industry or business organizations, non-governmental/civil society
organizations or academic institutions, or any other entity that supports the goals
of the 10YFP and agrees to work towards them can apply to become a member
of the MAC of a specific programme.
The composition of the MAC ideally could reflect a diversity of partner categories and
geographic regions, in this context, members of the MAC should:
 demonstrate strong interest and/or recognized expertise and experience, if
possible reflected in policies and actions, in the area of the programme;

have played an active or leading role in supporting the sustainable consumption
and production and/or sustainable development agenda at the national and/or
regional levels.
Role of Coordinators of the Programme Work Areas
Coordinators of a programme work area are not necessarily members of the MultiStakeholder Advisory Committee, but can take an active role in coordinating one or
more of the programme work areas. When coordinating a work area of the programme,
they are responsible for ensuring that the related activities are delivered in an inclusive
and effective manner. They bring their expertise, expand their networks and
partnerships, build synergies and help scale-up and replicate best practices on SCP at
all levels.
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Role of Partners
Any stakeholder supporting implementation and/or benefiting from the activities of the
programme could be a partner of a programme. Those activities include workshops,
trainings, making use and supporting dissemination of the materials, including policy
and capacity-building tools and reports produced by the programme. Partners do not
necessarily need to provide technical and/or financial support.
Thank you very much for your time.,
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