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🌍 The planet is sending signals.Intense droughts, heatwaves, flooding, biodiversity loss. Across the world, family farme...
05/06/2026

🌍 The planet is sending signals.

Intense droughts, heatwaves, flooding, biodiversity loss. Across the world, family farmers are the first to feel these changes: they rely directly on land, water, soils, forests and natural cycles to thrive.

Despite being disproportionately affected by the climate crisis, family farmers are providing solutions on the ground.

🌱 Through sustainable practices adapted to the territories they know so well —such as soil conservation, agroecology and the efficient use of water— family farmers help protect ecosystems, strengthen communities and ensure food security.

📝 A new study by the World Rural Forum analyses 12 public policies on family farming around the world and concludes that the most innovative ones integrate sustainability and climate resilience approaches. Because environmental health and agricultural progress go hand in hand.

You can access the full study in English via 👉 https://bit.ly/3PukyUh

The WRF articulates the diversity of its network to engage proactively in global environmental governance, elevating the voices and lived experiences of family farmers across the Rio Conventions.

On this , we remember that caring for the planet also means supporting those who know, work and protect the land every day.



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“I love seeing women achieve financial control and independence within their households. Together with my late husband, ...
04/06/2026

“I love seeing women achieve financial control and independence within their households. Together with my late husband, Don, I founded South Sea Orchids, an orchid business through which we developed an outgrower programme that trained village women to grow flowers and supply them to us. But our journey was never just about flowers. The basic premise of my idea was to empower local women through training, employment and business opportunities. Being a woman in agriculture means navigating what has historically been a male-dominated field. Accessing finance has been a massive hurdle for many of the women I have worked with. When I started training women farmers to run their own small florist businesses, they struggled to secure start-up loans because bankers simply trusted men more. I had to knock on many doors. The banks did not believe the women would repay their loans, but they proved them wrong: not only did they pay off their debts, but they went on to secure even more financing. Seeing what these women have been able to achieve continues to be a constant source of inspiration for me. Yet we still desperately need systems that improve women’s access to financial capital. Furthermore, there must be supportive frameworks for business and agricultural training specifically targeted at vulnerable groups — such as single mothers, women living with disabilities, and survivors of gender-based violence. That is what I am truly passionate about: the broader impact of our work. We are not just growing flowers or agricultural products; we are nurturing communities, preserving traditions, and paving the way for future generations. I want women entrepreneurs to know that the journey will certainly have its challenges, but with determination, passion and adaptability, they can build something truly remarkable. My name is Aileen Burness, I am Chair of the Pacific Farmer Organisations (PFO), and it is an honour to hold this responsibility during the 2026 United Nations International Year of the Woman Farmer.”



Funded by the European Union

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The World Rural Forum has published a new study, carried out by Aliades, Coop. V., in which we analyse 12 public policie...
27/05/2026

The World Rural Forum has published a new study, carried out by Aliades, Coop. V., in which we analyse 12 public policies on family farming in Africa, Latin America, Asia and the Pacific. The aim is to draw lessons and make concrete recommendations that will contribute to a new generation of more innovative, inclusive and effective policies.

💡Why is this important? The current global landscape reinforces the need to innovate, design and update the political and legal frameworks that support the multidimensional nature of family farming.

Thus, the WRF is committed to promoting innovative public policies, built on dialogue between different sectors and stakeholders, which understand food systems as a whole.

The study highlights a series of key lessons:
✔️ The importance of coordinating financing, technical assistance and market access in a coordinated manner.
✔️ The need to design differentiated policies that cater to the diversity of producers.
✔️ The multiplier effect of innovation (financial, technological and social) on the impact of policies.
✔️ The decisive role of civil society organisations in providing legitimacy, local knowledge and the capacity to engage with rural communities.
🖊️The study highlights that Family Farming will remain key to food security, the agroecological transition and the climate resilience of local areas.

You can access the full study in English via 👉 https://bit.ly/3PukyUh
You can access to the summary of the study in English via 👉 https://bit.ly/4uBQbKQ

🇪🇺 With the support of the European Union.
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22/05/2026

Acting locally for global impact’.

The slogan of the campaign perfectly reflects the reality of family farmers: people with deep knowledge of their territories and local ecology, protectors of their lands and guardians of biodiversity.

That is why we are joining this important initiative. Family farming is, by definition, local action with global impact.
Through sustainable practices, traditional knowledge and approaches such as agroecology, family farmers are generating concrete, inclusive and effective responses to protect biodiversity.

However, for these measures to have a greater impact, it is essential to strengthen the participation of family farmers in national biodiversity strategies and action plans, as well as their access to funding.

This was highlighted by Belén Citoler, Director of the World Rural Forum, in this statement.

Let us act together. See you at COP17 in Armenia.



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'Actúa localmente para un impacto global’.

El lema de la campaña por el se ajusta a la perfección a la realidad de agricultoras y agricultores familiares: personas con un profundo conocimiento de sus territorios y de la ecología local, protectoras de sus tierras y guardianas de la biodiversidad.
Por eso nos sumamos a esta importante iniciativa. La agricultura familiar es, por definición, acción local con un impacto global.

A través de prácticas sostenibles, del conocimiento tradicional y de enfoques como la agroecología, agricultoras y agricultores familiares están generando respuestas concretas, inclusivas y eficaces para proteger la biodiversidad.

Sin embargo, para que estas medidas tengan un mayor impacto, es fundamental reforzar la participación de la agricultura familiar en las estrategias y planes nacionales de biodiversidad, así como el acceso a la financiación.

Así lo ha explicado Belén Citoler, directora del Foro Rural Mundial, en esta intervención.

Actuemos juntas y juntos. Nos vemos en la COP17 en Armenia.

🌍 in Belém do Pará marked a milestone for family farming. A record delegation of 25 representatives from the World Rur...
21/05/2026

🌍 in Belém do Pará marked a milestone for family farming. A record delegation of 25 representatives from the World Rural Forum — half of them women — brought our voice to negotiation rooms, the Action Agenda, and side events. There was greater recognition of key issues: just transition, adaptation, climate finance, and gender.

However, important challenges remain. Food systems were not included in the central political declaration of COP30, and rural communities that depend most on a stable climate continue to face growing adaptation and climate finance needs with every season.

In this context, the World Rural Forum — with the support of the Forest and Farm Facility (FFF) — brought together family farming organisations from around the world. The online session “Road to COP31: Family Farming Participation in the June Climate Meetings (SB64) in Bonn” was moderated by Cristian Barrazueta, WRF Climate Change and Biodiversity Officer.

Together with the Brazilian COP30 Presidency, the Government of Australia as Presidency of the COP31 negotiations, and ActionAid as a member of the Climate Action Network, among others, we reflected on the progress achieved, defined key messages, and outlined priorities for the Bonn Climate Meetings ( ).

🤝 Bonn will lay the groundwork for and represents the first step towards Antalya. must be present with a united voice.

Join us on this journey.



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Knowledge-sharing and learning to further advance the implementation of the United Nations Decade of Family Farming (UND...
18/05/2026

Knowledge-sharing and learning to further advance the implementation of the United Nations Decade of Family Farming (UNDFF 2019–2028).

🟤 and the World Rural Forum held the Knowledge Sharing Workshop on the 5th Challenge Fund for National Committees of Family Farming (NCFF).

The workshop brought together NCFFs themselves, government members, and representatives of Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the World Rural Forum. It provided a space to compare processes, analyse opportunities and challenges in policy dialogue in support of family farming, formulate recommendations, and strengthen future phases.

This fifth edition has supported national processes in 12 countries: Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Indonesia, Kyrgyz Republic, Madagascar, Nepal, Paraguay, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Tunisia. It has contributed to advancing UNDFF National Action Plans (NAPs) and public policies in support of family farming.

The workshop’s conclusions will help improve the design of the 6th Challenge Fund for NCFFs, planned for July 2026.

📍The Challenge Fund is funded and supported by IFAD, implemented by WRF and in collaboration with FAO.



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📢 Consultancy opportunityAt the World Rural Forum, we are looking for an independent consultant or evaluation team to ca...
14/05/2026

📢 Consultancy opportunity

At the World Rural Forum, we are looking for an independent consultant or evaluation team to carry out the mid-term evaluation of an EU-funded project (INTPA).

📅 Deadline for applications: 2 June 2026

📩 Applications must be sent to: [email protected]

📝 Subject line: “Application for the mid-term evaluation of the ACRE project”

🔗 More information in the Terms of Reference:https://www.ongdeuskadi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ToR-Mid-term-evaluation-ACRE-1.pdf



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📢 Oportunidad de consultoría

En el Foro Rural Mundial buscamos un/a consultor/a independiente o un equipo de evaluación para llevar a cabo la evaluación intermedia de un proyecto financiado por la UE (INTPA).

📅 Fecha límite para presentar candidaturas: 2 de junio de 2026

📩 Las candidaturas deben enviarse a: [email protected]

📝 Asunto: «Solicitud para la evaluación intermedia del proyecto ACRE»

🔗 Más información en los Términos de Referencia:https://www.ongdeuskadi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ToR-Mid-term-evaluation-ACRE-1.pdf



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📢 Opportunité de mission de conseil

Au Forum Rural Mondial, nous recherchons un·e consultant·e indépendant·e ou une équipe d'évaluation pour réaliser l'évaluation intermédiaire d'un projet financé par l'UE (INTPA).

📅 Date limite de dépôt des candidatures : 2 juin 2026

📩 Les candidatures doivent être envoyées à : [email protected]

📝 Objet : « Candidature pour l'évaluation intermédiaire du projet ACRE »

🔗 Plus d'informations dans les termes de référence :https://www.ongdeuskadi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ToR-Mid-term-evaluation-ACRE-1.pdf

In the face of structural inequalities, women farmers are preparing to lead the way for change.🟢The World Rural Forum la...
11/05/2026

In the face of structural inequalities, women farmers are preparing to lead the way for change.

🟢The World Rural Forum launches the ‘Training Course for Women Leaders in Family Farming: Gender, Public Policy and Global Agendas’.

On Monday 11 May, the first session of this eight-week online course took place, involving the main regional family farming networks — members of the WRF — from Africa, Asia and the Americas.

📍The initiative forms part of the International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026 and the United Nations Decade of Family Farming (2019–2028).📍

The content ranges from the basics of a gender perspective to its application in global agendas, public policies on family farming and climate change. It also includes training in leadership, participation, resource mobilisation and even artificial intelligence for campaigning.

A strategic commitment to strengthening the leadership and advocacy capacity of women family farmers, who will receive training to become trainers themselves.

A chain of knowledge that will nourish communities. By and for rural women.

🇪🇺 With the support of the European Union.

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The International Year of the Woman Farmer is a key opportunity to promote public policies specifically tailored to wome...
07/05/2026

The International Year of the Woman Farmer is a key opportunity to promote public policies specifically tailored to women family farmers. The World Rural Forum has established three main priorities to actively contribute to the development of the initiative.

- Capacity building for women leaders in family farming
- Policy dialogue
- Visibility and awareness

Belén Citoler, Director of the World Rural Forum, participated in the fifth meeting of the steering committee of the . In her remarks, she highlighted the priorities outlined and explained how the WRF works to translate international commitments into concrete actions that deliver real impact.

Specific capacity-building initiatives for women family farmers, policy dialogue for gender-sensitive public policies, and global campaigns to amplify women’s voices and stories are among the initiatives promoted by the WRF.

The International Year of the Woman Farmer is an opportunity for transformation in line with the UNDFF. Let’s make the most of it.



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“My name is 𝐓𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞, I’m from 𝐃𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚 and I’m part of the 𝐀𝐀𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐈 organisation, a member of the 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐑𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐨𝐫...
30/04/2026

“My name is 𝐓𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞, I’m from 𝐃𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚 and I’m part of the 𝐀𝐀𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐈 organisation, a member of the 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐑𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦. Although I come from a farming family, I didn’t initially see it as the path I would take, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝. Over time, it also became a 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐲𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟. What I love most about my work is that 𝐢𝐭 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥. It’s my time to disconnect, be present, and 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞. There’s something really grounding about working with the land, it pulls you out of the constant noise and puts things into perspective. Women have always played a vital role in feeding families and communities, even though that work hasn’t always been recognised. 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐞, 𝐢𝐭 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭. I’m grateful to be in a time where women’s contributions are valued more, but 𝐈 𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐨 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲. My biggest challenges as a woman farmer have been physical. Many of the tools aren’t designed with women in mind, and we don’t have affordable support to make our work easier. Honestly, a big part of what drives me is seeing how heavily people rely on imported foods and how that’s affecting our health. It makes me realize how much could change if we focused more on growing fresh, organic food ourselves. That keeps me going because it 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐦𝐞. I believe that 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐰𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞, such as better access to affordable labour, funding or specific grants. In this , 𝐈 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐦𝐲 𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞. When you have a clear personal reason for doing this, it starts to feel more like joy and purpose than just hard work.”



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