RIA Principles

RIA PRINCIPLES

RIA PRINCIPLES

The Principles for Responsible Investment in Agriculture (IAR Principles), approved by the Committee on Food Security in October 2014, are intended to contribute to food security, nutrition and the improvement of sustainable livelihoods for young children producers, with a comprehensive, responsible and environmentally friendly vision and supporting the right to adequate food in the context of national food security.
IAR Principles RESPONSIBLE INVESTMENT IN AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SYSTEMS
  1. Contribute to food security and nutrition
  2. Contribute to sustainable and inclusive economic development and the eradication of poverty
  3. Promote gender equality and the empowerment of women
  4. Enhance participation and empowerment of youth
  5. Respect land tenure, fisheries and forests and access to water
  6. Conserve and manage natural resources sustainably, increase resilience and reduce disaster risk
  7. Respect cultural heritage and traditional knowledge and support diversity and innovation
  8. Promote safe and healthy food and agriculture systems
  9. Incorporate inclusive and transparent governance structures, processes and grievance mechanisms
  10. Assess and address impacts and promote accountability
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