Nature for food security

Nature-based solutions are defined as “actions to protect, sustainably manage, and restore natural and modified ecosystems that address societal challenges effectively and adaptively, simultaneously benefiting people and nature.” Food and Agricultural Commodity Systems (FACS) depend on nature and functioning ecosystems to be productive. Protecting and restoring nature is essential to supporting food security. Restoration through agroforestry alone has the potential to increase food security for 1.3 billion people. Restoring mangroves could add 60 trillion edible fish to coastal waters every year. As land and ecosystems that serve as the foundation for crop and livestock production are degraded, transitioning towards agroecological and regenerative food systems will be key to both securing livelihoods and advancing action on climate change and biodiversity loss.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Life Below Water

Life on Land