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A group of brown and white cows walking across a metal and wooden bridge over a flowing stream, with grassy banks and leafless trees in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
Food Production

Transitioning to nature-positive and climate-resilient freshwater management

  • GBF Targets 5
  • GGA Targets 6
  • SDGs 8
A person wearing dark pants, a navy jacket, and green rubber boots is holding a black electric fence energizer box with wires attached. The person is standing on grass near an electric fence setup, which includes white plastic posts and a reel with orange and white electric fence wire. The background shows green foliage and a stone wall.
Food Production

Shifting to clean energy at the farm level

  • GBF Targets 3
  • GGA Targets 6
  • SDGs 8
A man wearing a blue shirt, dark pants, and white boots is squatting in a field, holding a clump of soil in one hand while examining it. The field has dark, rich soil with sparse vegetation and a cloudy sky in the background.
Food Production

Sequestering carbon in soil and enhancing soil health in crop systems

  • GBF Targets 5
  • GGA Targets 5
  • SDGs 9
Two fishermen wearing waterproof clothing and boots are carrying a large yellow basket filled with shrimp through shallow, foamy water. Other fishermen and fishing nets are visible in the background.
Food Production

Restoration of wetland ecosystems

  • GBF Targets 8
  • GGA Targets 5
  • SDGs 9
A split-level view showing underwater coral formations with intricate, wavy textures and a cloudy sky above a calm sea. The water surface is clear, revealing the sandy seabed and coral below, while the horizon features distant land covered in greenery under overcast skies.
Food Production

Restoration of coastal and marine ecosystems

  • GBF Targets 7
  • GGA Targets 4
  • SDGs 5
Aerial view showing a clear contrast between a deforested area on the left with scattered tree stumps and a dense forest of tall trees with yellowish-green foliage on the right, separated by a narrow dirt road. The background features more forest and open land.
Food Production

Reducing land-use change and conversion of natural ecosystems for food production

  • GBF Targets 3
  • GGA Targets 6
  • SDGs 8
Two people are on a narrow blue boat in a calm river or canal next to a lush green rice field. One person is standing and casting a fishing net into the water, while the other is sitting at the back of the boat wearing a traditional conical hat. The sky is clear with a few scattered clouds.
Food Production

Implementing sustainable rice cultivation practices

  • GBF Targets 7
  • GGA Targets 6
  • SDGs 8
A herd of cows standing in a grassy field with dense, tall green trees and foliage in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
Food Production

Implementing sustainable livestock management practices

  • GBF Targets 4
  • GGA Targets 5
  • SDGs 9
Several fishing boats are docked along a rocky shoreline, with some boats anchored in the water and others resting on the shore. The boats are painted in various colors, including white, blue, yellow, and red. A person is walking on the shore near the boats. In the background, there are green hills and a partly cloudy sky.
Food Production

Implementing sustainable fisheries management

  • GBF Targets 5
  • GGA Targets 5
  • SDGs 9
Clear turquoise water with a small boat floating near several submerged rectangular and linear structures, likely fish or shellfish farming nets or cages.
Food Production

Implementing sustainable aquaculture management

  • GBF Targets 3
  • GGA Targets 5
  • SDGs 7
Three cows standing on a grassy patch with a forested background under a cloudy sky. One cow is light beige with horns, while the other two are darker with mixed black and white markings.
Food Production

Implementing silvo-pastoral practices

  • GBF Targets 7
  • GGA Targets 7
  • SDGs 6
Two women carrying a large bundle of green leafy branches wrapped in a white cloth through a dense forest. One woman wears a sleeveless turquoise top and shorts, while the other wears a pink sleeveless top and patterned pants. The surrounding area is lush with various green plants and trees.
Food Production

Implementing nature-positive food production practices

  • GBF Targets 11
  • GGA Targets 6
  • SDGs 8
A large field of green cabbage plants growing in neat rows with a grassy area and three cows in the background. Behind the cows, there is a hill with scattered trees and shrubs.
Food Production

Implementing integrated crop-livestock systems

  • GBF Targets 6
  • GGA Targets 5
  • SDGs 5
A large herd of cows grazing on a dry, golden-brown grassy field under a partly cloudy blue sky. The cows are spread out across the field, with some standing close together and others scattered further apart. The landscape is flat and expansive, extending to the horizon.
Food Production

Implementing improved management practices in grasslands

  • GBF Targets 6
  • GGA Targets 5
  • SDGs 4
Dense forest with a cultivated field in the foreground, extending towards distant hills under a partly cloudy sky.
Food Production

Implementing agroforestry practices

  • GBF Targets 7
  • GGA Targets 6
  • SDGs 9
Six people standing in a circle on dry, patchy ground with sparse green vegetation. Most are wearing hats and outdoor clothing, and one person is holding a tablet or notebook. The area appears to be a natural or field environment.
Food Production

Ecosystem-based adaptation in agriculture and food systems

  • GBF Targets 8
  • GGA Targets 7
  • SDGs 7

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