Explore real-world examples of nature-positive agrifood systems initiatives from around the world. Filters + Categories All + Regions All + Sectors All + Showing all 39 case studies 39 case studies NDC [CO-23-003] Colombia – Develop an agriculture sector strategy to inform NDC update The agricultural sector contributes significantly to Colombian GHG emissions and short-lived pollutants, mainly through enteric fermentation, manure management, and flood-prone crops, which generate m... CropsLivestock Read Case StudyNDC Bangladesh's NDC Food production is vital to Bangladesh’s economy. In the country, agriculture, forestry, and fisheries account for 38% of national employment and 12% of the country’s GDP. Read Case StudyNDC Business model to address drivers of deforestation in Peru Peru’s NDC, mitigation goal is 40% against the BAU scenario in 2030 and the absolute target number in terms of the amount of CO2 is 179 MtCO2e by 2030. Forestry & Other Land Use Read Case StudyNAP Cameroon's NAP Cameroon's economy relies heavily on agriculture, with approximately 70% of its population engaged in this sector. Read Case StudyNutrition Coalition of Action on Healthy Diets from Sustainable Food Systems for Children and All (HDSFS) Climate change and malnutrition are two of the greatest barriers to sustainable development. By 2030, impacts of climate change may contribute to more than 100 million additional people being pushed i... NutritionFood Security Read Case StudyNDC Colombia's NDC Colombia faces several challenges within – and opportunities to transform – its food systems. In 2018, agriculture accounted for over 6% of Colombia's GDP and employed nearly 16.5% of the country's wo... Read Case StudyCase Study Conserving genetic diversity through community seed banks in India India is one of 12 global mega gene centers, rich in agrobiodiversity, adapted to local environmental conditions. Yet, the country’s agricultural sector is facing severe challenges due to climate chan... Read Case StudyNDC Development of the Enhancing Sustainable Land Management and Climate- Resilient Agri-food Systems in Côte d'Ivoire Côte d’Ivoire’s Revised NDC prioritises the agricultural sector with several planned mitigation and adaptation measures. These include the enhancement of environmental and climate information system a... Read Case StudyCase Study E-flows in the Limpopo Basin in Botswana, Mozambique, South Africa, and Zimbabwe The Limpopo River basin in southern Africa is shared by Botswana, Mozambique, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. Read Case StudyNDC Ecuador's Second NDC 2026-2035: Quito Food Bank and Climate Mitigation Initiatives Ecuador established a global precedent by becoming the first country to formally include food banks as climate mitigation initiatives in its updated NDC. Food SecurityNutrition Read Case StudyCase Study Engaging local communities for climate-resilient agriculture value chains in Colombia Colombia has traditionally experienced high levels of inter-annual variability. However, climate change has been observed and is projected to further intensify extreme events associated with the La Ni... Read Case StudyRural Development Engaging the private sector to benefit agricultural smallholders in Sudan and support climate adaptation and mitigation action Sudan is one of the most vulnerable countries globally to climate change (CC). Rural Development Read Case StudyNutrition Food cooking Demonstration Project Climate change has grown to be recognised as a serous world treats to humanity, as this, has posed difficulties in food production, animal rearing, forestry and water accessibility, thus posing seriou... Nutrition Read Case StudyNDC France's national climate plans France’s national climate contributions are incorporated within the European Union’s NDC. Read Case StudyCrops GIC-LAC Project: Strengthening national mitigation objectives and opening a path to reduce emissions in agrifood systems in Latin America and the Caribbean (2024-2026). Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) face severe climate risks to agriculture and food systems, including increasing temperatures, prolonged droughts, extreme rainfall, and land degradation. CropsLivestock Read Case StudyFood Security Initiative on Climate Action and Nutrition Climate change and malnutrition are two of the greatest challenges facing humanity today, and they are intrinsically intertwined. Food SecurityNutrition Read Case StudyFood Security Initiative on Climate Action and Nutrition (I-CAN) Climate change and malnutrition are two of the greatest barriers to sustainable development. Food SecurityNutrition Read Case StudyNBSAP Ireland's NBSAP In 2022, the Irish agri-food sector accounted for almost 7% of the gross national income and exported goods valued at a record EUR 19 billion, accounting for 9% of all exports from Ireland. Nature-based Solutions & Ecosystem Services Read Case StudyNBSAP Japan's NBSAP In 2023, agriculture, forestry, and fishing accounted for just 0.9% of the Japanese GDP.[i] Japan’s food self-sufficiency ratio on a calorie supply basis is around 38%. Nature-based Solutions & Ecosystem Services Read Case StudyNDC Kenya's NDC Because of the agriculture sector’s significance in Kenya – and the challenges it faces – food systems in Kenya present a key opportunity for transformation for climate action. Read Case StudyNDC Kiribati's NDC Agriculture, forestry, and fishing represent the largest contributor to the Kiribati economy, accounting for more than a quarter of it. Read Case StudyNDC Liberia's NDC Agriculture and forestry are the main source of income for over 60% of Liberia's population. Read Case StudyDisaster Risk Reduction Local Technical Agroclimatic Committees enhance resilience of farmers in Vietnam Climate change is threatening Vietnam’s agricultural production with significant implications for its food security and export value. Disaster Risk Reduction Read Case StudyNAP Madagascar's NAP Farming, fishing, and forestry are at the core of Madagascar’s economy. Read Case StudyForestry & Other Land Use Mainstreaming biodiversity across agricultural and forestry sectors in Lao PDR Lao PDR’s natural landscape dominates 80% of its area, 236,800 km2, with mountainous regions and rich fauna and flora, comprising 166 species of reptiles and amphibians, 700 birds, 90 bats and over 24... Forestry & Other Land UseNature-based Solutions & Ecosystem Services Read Case StudyFood Security MyFarmTrees: Empowering Smallholder Farmers for Scalable, Financially Adaptive, Sustainable, and Bankable Forest-Landscape Restoration at Scale Climate change, biodiversity loss, and land degradation are among the most pressing challenges facing global agriculture and food systems today, particularly impacting smallholder farmers and rural co... Food SecurityNutrition Read Case StudyCrops Nature for Peace Mechanism for Ecosystem Restoration and Community Resilience The Nature for Peace Mechanism for Productive Restoration and Community Resilience addresses climate change impacts and ecosystem degradation in the Caquetá Soil and Water Conservation District locate... CropsLivestock Read Case StudyLivelihoods & Equality Partnering for ecologically-sound agriculture and resilient livelihoods in Cambodia Cambodia is exposed and highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Livelihoods & Equality Read Case StudyFood Security PROMOVE Agribiz and PRODAI Mozambique is highly vulnerable to climate change, facing recurrent cyclones, floods, and droughts that severely impact food security and rural livelihoods. Food SecurityNutrition Read Case StudyEcosystems & Biodiversity RECSOIL Initiative - Recarbonization of Global Agricultural Soils The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO)’s Global Soil Partnership (GSP) launched the Recarbonisation of Global Agricultural Soil (RECSOIL) initiative in 2020 as a mechanism f... Ecosystems & BiodiversityTerrestrial Ecosystems Read Case StudyDisaster Risk Reduction Restoring irrigation systems for enhanced climate resilience, food and nutrition security, and rural livelihoods in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka’s Tank Cascade System (TCS) is an ancient irrigation system, unique to the country’s dry zone. Disaster Risk ReductionHealth Read Case StudyCrops Scaling up Climate Ambition on Land Use and Agriculture through Nationally Determined Contributions and National Adaptation Plans (SCALA) in Egypt Egypt’s agrifood systems are economically significant but climate stressed. Agriculture contributes about 11% of GDP (USD 37.4 billion as of 2022). CropsLivestock Read Case StudyFreshwater Ecosystems & Water Strengthening integrated water and land management for climate resilient agroecosystems in Uzbekistan Uzbekistan, a landlocked country in Central Asia, is home to ecologically important river and wetland systems, extensive grasslands, semi-deserts, and high mountain ranges which support some of the mo... Freshwater Ecosystems & Water Read Case StudyNDC Strengthening National Climate Ambitions through participatory scenarios in Costa Rica Following the Paris Agreement, Costa Rica undertook several initiatives aimed at formulating and reinforcing its NDC, focusing notably on conducting a national diagnosis and engaging stakeholders. Read Case StudyNDC Supporting the development and implementation of the 2015-2025 National Strategy for Climate Change Adaptation in Honduras' Agri-Food Sector From the formulation of the first version of the NDC of Honduras, the agricultural sector has been a priority for the government of this country, and the final update of the NDC has ratified this posi... Read Case StudyNDC Turkmenistan's Updated NDC Turkmenistan has the highest air temperatures and the lowest precipitation in Central Asia. Droughts occur frequently and represent a huge challenge, especially since about 80% of the country’s territ... Read Case StudyNDC United Arab Emirates’ NDC Food systems occupy a unique role in the United Arab Emirates, in part due to the country’s geography and landscape. The United Arab Emirates has limited potential for agricultural development since o... Read Case StudyCase Study Using data and research to inform climate change resilient food systems in Palestine In Palestine, maximum and minimum temperatures have risen since the 1950s and are projected to further increase. Observations on rainfall indicate a reduction in annual precipitation, coupled with cha... Read Case StudyNDC Vanuatu's NDC The food and agriculture sectors are of vital importance to Vanuatu’s economy – employing as high as 56% of the country’s population in 2017 and accounting for one-fifth of the nation’s GDP. Read Case Study