TEEB Implementation in India: “Promoting biodiversity and sustainability in the agriculture and food sector project”

It is envisaged that the policy will enable farmers to reap the benefit of agroforestry to meet the country's population demand for food, fodder, firewood and timber; conserving biodiversity and protecting wildlife; and holding and repairing soils, against a backdrop of shrinking land and water resources for agriculture and the threat of climate change. [...] In line with the Declaration, the project will also contribute to supporting sustainable production and consumption throughout value chains, the safe and sustainable application of technologies, and the phasing out of harmful incentives and strengthening of positive incentives. [...] In addition, and in line with the Declaration, the project will contribute to supporting sustainable production and consumption throughout value chains, the safe and sustainable application of technologies, and the phasing out of harmful incentives and strengthening of positive incentives. [...] (iv) To strengthen the bio-security of crops, farm animals, fish and forest trees for safeguarding the livelihood and income security of farmer families and the health and trade security of the nation. [...] It is envisaged that the policy will enable farmers to reap the benefit of agroforestry to meet the country's population demand for food, fodder, firewood and timber; conserving biodiversity and protecting wildlife; and holding and repairing soils, against a backdrop of shrinking land and water resources for agriculture and the threat of climate change (Government of India, 2014a).