World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO)
| Column | Details |
|---|---|
| Introduction | – Established: July 12, 2011. – Headquarters: Rome, Italy. – Mission: To represent and advocate for farmers worldwide, fostering sustainable agriculture and food security. – Scope: Brings together farmers and cooperatives globally to address challenges and create opportunities in agriculture. |
| Objectives | – Advocacy: Represent farmers in international processes impacting agriculture, food security, and sustainability. – Policy Development: Collaborate with national producers and cooperatives to develop supportive agricultural policies. – Sustainable Development: Promote environmentally sound agricultural practices and address challenges like climate change and gender equality. |
| Members (Dec 2024) | – Global Membership: Includes national producers’ organizations and agricultural cooperatives. – India: Active participant in WFO programs, contributing to global dialogues on sustainable farming. |
| Reports | – Climate-Smart Agriculture: First Global Producers’ Consultation: Released in December 2023, it highlights global farmers’ strategic priorities for transitioning to climate-smart agriculture. – Annual Reports: Summarize yearly achievements, activities, and financial statements (e.g., 2022 Annual Report). |
| Instruments | – 2018-2028 Strategic Framework: Provides strategic direction, aligning with the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Paris Agreement. |
| Structure | – General Assembly: The highest decision-making body that elects the President and Board. – President and Board: Provide strategic oversight; current President (as of June 2024) is Arnold Puech d’Alissac from France. |
| Subsidiary Organs | – Partnerships: Collaborates with international organizations (e.g., Bayer) on projects like WFO Gymnasium and Care4Cattle to promote sustainable practices and animal welfare. |
| Committees | – International Engagement: Represents farmers in key international forums, including climate change negotiations (COP), Committee on World Food Security (CFS), and UN Disaster Risk Reduction dialogues (Sendai Framework). |
| Initiatives | – The Climakers: A global farmers-driven climate change agenda for integrating farmers’ perspectives into political dialogues. – WFO Gymnasium: An educational program empowering young farmers through training and capacity building. – WFO Young: A platform for young farmers’ organizations to collaborate and share knowledge globally. – Care4Cattle: A grant program promoting cattle well-being, in partnership with Bayer. – Farmers’ Route Declaration: A 2019 declaration promoting a “farmers-driven approach” to global challenges. |
