Level: National
Worldwide, policies and decisions are being formulated at national level. While other levels are often delineated as a result of biophysical homogeneity, the national level comprises a variety of local contexts. Despite the growing importance of the transboundary and global level (i.e. supra-national) where intergovernmental decision making happens (think of COPs), the national level is still seen as a critical and prominent entry point for change. It bridges the gap between local and global needs and contexts.
Looking ahead
Designing Decision Simulation Models With Trade Offs In Mind.
By Cory Whitney & Eike Luedeling
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Looking ahead
Centering gender equity in nature-based approaches can harness synergies among biodiversity, climate, land restoration and equality goals.
By Marlène Elias
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Case study
The push-pull system needs to better consider farmers’ constraints and needs.
By Yodit Kedebe
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Presentation
I – SDGs, Biodiversity & Bioeconomy: Introduction to the concepts as related to the trade-offs between human development and conservation. Video available here
By Lisa Biber-Freudenberger
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Presentation
II – SDGs, Biodiversity & Bioeconomy: Introduction to the concepts as related to the trade-offs between human development and conservation. Video available here
By Lisa Biber-Freudenberger
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Question for reflection
1. From your experience or perspective, what type of support, rules or legislation at the national level enable or stimulate sustainability of agricultural production?
2. Do you have ideas or examples of how primary food producers could be more effectively represented at the national level? And consumers?
Some geographical examples:
