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CFS44: Agriculture and Food and its potential to Achieve the SDGs

Throughout the Sustainable Development Goals process, the International Agri-Food Network has been engaged in the negotiations. As part of the Global Business Alliance, we have placed a priority on the 5 P’s: People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace and Partnership. 

The SDGs place People-centred approaches at the core of the development aspirations of the UN. Agriculture programs are needed that are ‘farmer-centred and knowledge-based’ so that the full potential of farmers, both men and women can be harnessed. Farmers need access to land, water, knowledge, inputs, and credit to grow a crop and functioning markets to sell their products. 

The private sector plays a central role in sustainable development and human prosperity and serves as an essential partner. In fact, a recent PwC study indicated that 92% of businesses are aware of the SDGs, 71% of businesses are planning how they will respond to SDGs and 13% have already identified the tools they need to do so. 

The Private Sector Mechanism with more than 100 delegates will attend CFS44 in Rome, Italy, from October 9-13 to discuss the potential of agriculture and food through the SDGs. Science, technology and farming are vital to advance the SDGs. 

I am personally looking forward to hearing from farmers, policy makers, private sector and researchers on how through trade, partnerships, and agricultural research, we can make advances in food security, nutrition and sustainable agriculture 

 

Learn more about CFS44 here. 

Sid Mehta

Sid Mehta is joining the Emerging team in the capacity of Food Service & Retail leader. He brings with him vast experience in delivering strategies and tactical solutions on improving food security, reducing food loss & waste, and creating sustainable food systems.
Prior to joining Emerging, his work included developing, managing and executing strategies within hospitality and retail food service industry. He has successfully run multi-million-dollar food service operations in several sectors including energy resources, hospitals, schools and higher education, airports, and retail. In 2007, Sid joined Compass Group Canada, part of the largest global food services organization. His comprehensive experience earned Sid a reputation for enhancing consumer value propositions, engaging stakeholders in the strategic process, forging internal and external relationships, and establishing himself as a highly respected, award winning senior executive.
Sid’s passion and commitment to excellence began as a young entrepreneur in Nashik, India. There he conceptualized, implemented, and managed a unique restaurant named 12 to 12 which quickly become one of the top three restaurants in the city.
He has a Bachelor Degree in Electronics and Telecommunications, a Diploma in Industrial Electronics, and holds certifications in Six Sigma Green Belt, Culinary Skills, Financial Planning & Analysis and has completed the Queen’s University Executive Leadership program. Sid is proficient in four languages including English, Hindi, Marathi, and Gujarati.

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