We believe in:
- Soil health is at the center of actions
- Farmers/foresters are key actors at the center and managers of their farming/forestry systems.
- A territorial approach that respects land rights and holders, adjusts to local conditions, follows the subsidiarity principle and strengthens local ownership of action.
- A science-based and result-oriented approach, with the help of an international multidisciplinary "4 per 1000" Initiative Scientific and Technical Committee (STC).
- A "4 per 1000" Initiative Executive Secretariat that facilitates and organizes, and Members and Partners who voluntary act and implement.
- A focus on strengthening inter-institutional collaboration.
- A multi-stakeholder approach and a public-private cooperation that promote mutual support between actors, open access and open data and optimal allocation of resources including to farmers/foresters.
- The ability to learn, agility, willingness and team spirit at all levels provide the flexibility and drive needed to meet the complex challenges ahead.
- Gender equality and the empowerment of women and young people in agriculture.
- The inclusion of ethnic minority groups.
