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Invest directly in forest and farm producers

When small-scale forest and farm producers are organized, supported and trusted to lead, they deliver results.

Well-supported forest and farm producer organizations can both restore degraded land and improve their members' incomes.

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To help build a green economy, we need a clear picture of who works in our forests.

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Global trade and international cooperation are powerful tools to prevent hunger when shocks strike.

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We need to step up our efforts to recognize bees as a valuable natural asset.

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Potatoes offer a scalable, climate-adaptable, and nutritionally dense solution for Africa, where potato production has surged.

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Progress in innovation needs to be mission-oriented, not simply faster

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