Objective D2 - Regional Networks

"4 per 1000" regional networks are established, developed, and expanded.

1 to 2 "4 per 1000" annual regional meetings are organized.

"4 per 1000" regional networks are established in all regions and active in partner and member countries.

"4 per 1000" regional networks are established and active in all regions and countries.

There are no regional "4 per 1000" networks.

The absence of regional networks prevents coordinated actions. Stakeholders cannot explore options for collaboration and share experiences, knowledge, and know-how. Joint learning is limited.

There is a considerable risk of duplicating activities and wasting time and money. Change is slow since stakeholders overlook potential collaboration. Joint action and learning of stakeholders are limited, and they do not share good practices broadly. 

An unbalanced representation of regions makes it hard to convince regional partners to adhere to the Initiative.

1

Formalized structures for local knowledge exchange do not exist

Although now many new approaches are built by many different stakeholders, no good solution for local farmer communities exists to my knowledge.

2

People don't know each other across regions and sectors

As the healthy soil movement grows, it is harder to keep track of everyone involved, particularly in disparate areas or across economic sectors (e.g., nonprofit vs. ag business).

3

France dominated the Initiative.

The Initiative was launched and is financed mainly by the French government, leading to bias in priorities and activities.

4

Communication challenges

International communication can be challenging due to differences in language, time zones, cultures, etc.

1

Identify potential regional participants

Identify all potential regional participants within and outside the "4 per 1000" Initiative and organize their active involvement in the respective region.

2

Assess needs and expectations

Launch a poll to identify the needs and expectations of the "4 per 1000" members.

3

Develop concepts for exchange and interaction

Design the regional networks and activities according to stakeholders' needs and possibilities and connect meetings with other ongoing actions.

4

Provide compelling outreach materials

Develop attractive multimedia materials to engage people.

5

Strengthen and diversify the resource base

Strengthen and diversify resource mobilization within the participating countries and regions.

1

Emphasize international status

Increase worldwide activities.

2

Regional and local focal points

A local spokesperson for regenerative farmers should exist. The regional focal point of the "4 per 1000" must be identified among members.

3

Shared Sense of Purpose

Beyond the emotional sense of belonging, there must be a clear motivation to engage with the online collaboration platform for individuals and organizations. An incentive could be access to funding opportunities, information, or other resources, but the network should benefit participants.

4

Increase independent resources and support

Increase independent resources in income or at least reduce dependence on EU countries.

5

Diversity and Inclusion

Success requires the engagement of regional stakeholders, diversity, and inclusion. Potential participants must be contacted and engaged in the ongoing network development, despite differing access to technology and education. Participation must bring together a variety of constituencies with differing experiences and perspectives.

6

Enhance regional activities

Be more present in regions, do more region-specific "marketing" and awareness and networking. Maybe create regional centers/hubs.

1

No regional hub

lack of members to be the regional focal point

2

Regionalization is resource-demanding

Focus on one region annually to strengthen the presence and move to another region each year.

3

Undefined benefits to participation

With all the task forces working simultaneously on related workstreams, it may be not easy to conduct outreach for a collaborative platform that is not yet defined or developed

4

Information overload/attention deficit

The contemporary world can cause individuals working on climate solutions to experience burnout or exhaustion that prevents participation in additional activities. During the Covid pandemic, engaging people in extra online work may be challenging.