Sustainable Production and Commercialization Strategies in the Agrifood Sector in South Africa
The action aims to implement SCP practices and green certification schemes in agri-food small entities of SA. The project aims to develop more sustainable consumption and production patterns in the agricultural sector in South Africa by engaging in transition towards a green economy, promoting resource and energy efficiency. The project will focus mainly on the agrifood small holders sector due to their economic importance andpotential for improvement in environmental, social and economic issues. Likewise, a number of market and non-market based mechanism shall be used to provide incentives to invest in sustainable practices for farmers and to go beyond short term survival strategies. The project will work with 30 small farmers in Limpopo on managing natural resources and irrigation and strengthening environmental efficiency.
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| Format: | Factsheets biblioteca |
| Language: | English |
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2017
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| Subjects: | SUSTAINABLE CONSUMPTION, GREEN ECONOMY, SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE, SOUTH AFRICA, |
| Online Access: | https://wedocs.unep.org/20.500.11822/32964 |
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