Join Task Forces to be part of projects contributing to the implementation of the "4 per 1000" strategy
We are currently in the process of organizing the Task Forces. Based on the Implementation Strategy, the Task Forces will prioritize and form partnerships and alliances to develop concepts for projects that contribute to our vision and help achieve the 2030 and 2050 goals and targets. Concept proposals are investment opportunities and will be presented to funders for support. Depending on feedback, the partnerships and alliances will then develop and submit full project proposals according to investor guidelines.
Please view the Strategy Implementation Cycle - SIC for a detailed description of the mechanisms to promote projects.
Introduction
Since June this year the "4 per 1000" international Initiative has set its Strategic Plan.
Now that the strategic plan is in place, we must work on its implementation as quickly as possible. We want YOU to be involved in the implementation! Our common vision is to have healthy and carbon-rich soils worldwide to fight climate change and end hunger. We can only achieve this with your knowledge and support. In return, the "4 per 1000" Initiative makes your voice heard, arranges partnerships and thus facilitates the acquisition of resources and support for the realization of your projects.
The strategic plan comprises 24 objectives with specific targets for 2030 and 2050. We intend to create 24 Task Forces, one for each objective.
Therefore we'd like to ask you to join the Task Forces that are of special interest to you and your organization. Joining a Task Force will allow you to extend your professional network, to learn, to improve visibility of your contribution and to benefit from working together in an international team. Exchange and collaboration is facilitated by our cutting edge electronic platform that Task Force member may also use for decentralized development of their related actions and projects. After registration the Task Force Facilitator will guide you.
Purpose of Task Forces
In the context of the "4 per 1000" Initiative the primary objective of the Task Forces is to develop a catalog of coordinated actions and projects that represent compelling investment opportunities, which will be brought to the attention of decision-makers and funders in the public and private sectors through the "4 per 1000" initiative.
The general purpose of the Task Forces is to provide a space where stakeholders can meet, exchange and collaborate on issues regarding the objective.
To initiate a constructive and result-oriented cooperation, the initial tasks for each task force are:
- to map relevant on-going actions and projects in order to get a shared vision of the point of departure
- to elaborate implementation strategies that allow reaching the targets for 2030 and 2050 and
- to outline action and project plans for future activities for reaching the targets.
Task Forces are also a consultative and advisory body expected to provide advice to third parties upon request.
How to join a Task Force
Step 1 - Study the list of objectives below and select those you are interested in and for which you would like to carry out projects.
Step 2 - Make sure you are logged in to view and complete the Task Force Joining Forms. Click on the login icon in the top right corner to log in. If you do not have a login yet, but your organization is a member of 4p1000, contact samuel.ottnad@4p1000.org to get your login. If your organization is not a member of 4p1000, you can become a member of the 4p1000 Community of Practice to get your login.
Step 3 - Click on the "Join Task Force XY" button to access the corresponding registration form under the desired goal. Fill it out and click "Submit" to join. You can join a task force as a "Task Force Leader," "Regional Representative," or "Team Member." Decide which role best suits you. Only individuals from an organization that is a partner of "4 per 1000" can be designated as a "Task Force Leader" or "Regional Representative." Non-members of "4 per 1000" can only join a task force as "team members," but they are welcome!
Task Force Leader:
- Respond to the subsequent call for information explaining why they qualify to take the lead
- Participate in the Task Force Leader Meetings to define and improve the SIC modalities and report on progress. Meetings are organized three times a year.
- Organize a Task Force Planning Meeting with Regional Representatives (TFRR) to work out an approach and share responsibilities
- Exchange with Task Force Members and compile information about relevant literature, ongoing activities, and sponsors
- Organize Task Force Meetings to analyze gaps, generate project ideas, and form Project Teams
- Liaise with funding bodies to lobby for support for projects and actions
Regional Representatives:
- Respond to the call for information explaining why they qualify to represent the region
- Contribute to the Task Force Planning Meeting
- Exchange with Task Force Members in their region and compile information about relevant literature, ongoing activities, and sponsors
- Contribute to the organization of Task Force meetings to analyze gaps, generate project ideas, and form Project Teams
- Liaise with funding bodies in their region to lobby for support for projects and actions
Team Member:
- Provide information on relevant literature, ongoing actions, and projects
- Participate in Task Force Meetings to generate project ideas and engage in Projects Teams
- Contribute to the conception of projects and actions
- Contribute to the search for funding and the development of project proposals
The Executive Secretariat of "4 per 1000" will facilitate a consultative process for the final selection and nomination of the Leader and Regional Representatives.
List of objectives / Task Forces
Goal A - INCEPTION & CONCEPTUALIZATION
Facilitate the emergence and ensure the feasibility of methodologies, tools and recommendations that foster stakeholders' ability to implement the Initiative on the ground
Objective A1-Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC)
Objective | Baseline 2020 | 2030 | 2050 |
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Ensure that the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) of all UNFCCC country Parties contain references to soil health and Soil Organic Carbon (SOC), and that they are taken into account in their sustainable agriculture development programs. | In 2019, out of 196 countries' NDCs, only 13 refer to SOC in relation to agricultural mitigation targets or adaptation actions, and 20 refer to peatlands or wetlands in relation to such targets. A further 3 NDCs refer to soil carbon without clear linkages to targets. | Enlist 100 % of country parties at the UNFCCC, members or partners of the "4 per 1000" Initiative. | In 2050, ensure that, globally, 100% of all UNFCCC country Parties include Soil Health and SOC in their NDCs and development programs. |
Objective A2-Projects
Objective | Baseline 2020 | 2030 | 2050 |
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Foster the emergence of innovative projects centered on soil health and in line with "4 per 1000" ambition and with the help of the set of indicators and criteria for formative project assessment elaborated by the STC. | A call-for-project 2020 introduced with a wider base of contacts and a targeted timing. 5 to 10 high quality projects selected | 10 to 20 high quality impact based projects selected and implemented on the ground. | 50 high quality impact based projects selected and implemented on the ground. |
Objective A3-Success Stories
Objective | Baseline 2020 | 2030 | 2050 |
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Share relevant emerging ideas, innovations and success stories from all stakeholders (bottom-up and top-down approaches) | 1 study / review per year. | 5 studies / reviews per year. | 10 studies / reviews per year. |
Objective A4-Interfaces
Objective | Baseline 2020 | 2030 | 2050 |
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Enhance the interfaces "science and practice" (R&D) for policy makers, scientists and producers | 1 global (online) meeting a year 1 periodical note a year. | 5 regional (online) meetings a year 2 to 3 periodical notes a year. | 5 regional (online) meetings a year 5 periodical notes a year. |
Objective A5-Carbon Markets
Objective | Baseline 2020 | 2030 | 2050 |
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Screen, compile and share the best Carbon market mechanisms and compensation schemes on C sequestration | The 3 to 5 best compensation schemes, available in 2020, summarized and presented to members and partners of the Initiative. | Selection of the "4 per 1000" "certified" compensation scheme for adoption and implementation in the 5 regional levels, for agricultural lands and forests. | Global use of the "4 per 1000" "certified" compensation scheme by farmers and foresters. |
Objective A6-Reference Framework
Objective | Baseline 2020 | 2030 | 2050 |
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Develop a scientific reference framework including socio-economic aspects (research programs, international scientific cooperation and STC) that shows the potential of soil health contributing to carbon sequestration resulting in a positive carbon balance in AFOLU systems. | Start a multi-stakeholder discussion. Contribution to CIRCASA project and inception of the IRC. | A scientific reference framework and used. | A scientific reference framework updated and used. |
Goal B - IMPLEMENTATION
Foster enabling environment and/or framework (business model, trustworthy third-party, tutoring, mentoring, amplify impact, scaling up) for implementation on the ground
Objective B1-Investment Plans
Objective | Baseline 2020 | 2030 | 2050 |
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Encourage the development and implementation of national and/or supranational strategies (including incentive and regulatory mechanisms) and responsible investment plans for soil health derived from the NDCs' targets. | Inventory of strategies and investments plans existing as of 2020. | 50% of the UNFCCC country Parties = 98 countries. | 100% of the UNFCC country Parties = 196 countries. |
Objective B2-Capacity Development
Objective | Baseline 2020 | 2030 | 2050 |
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Facilitate access to information and capacity development for land managers, in particular women, on how to improve soil health and increase SOC content for all agro-pedo-climatic regions. | Database of good practices on SOC management and capacity development delivered to one region and its sub-regions, as of 2021. Ex: Africa could be the 1st targeted area. Development of the basis of the database with some major partners. | Database of good practices on SOC management and capacity development delivered in 2 additional regions like Asia and South America. Reviews and assessments conducted every year. | Database of good practices on SOC management and capacity development delivered globally. |
Objective B3-GAFOLUP Helpdesk (Good Agricultural, Forestry and Other Land Use Practices - GAFOLUP)
Objective | Baseline 2020 | 2030 | 2050 |
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Develop and implement science-based regional helpdesks for : (a) the planning of local actions on good AFOLU management practices (b) the establishment and use of compensation schemes for carbon sequestration (c) provision of ecosystem services at appropriate levels (principle of subsidiarity) | Help-desk active in one region as of 2021. | Help-desk active in 5 regions. | Help-desk active globally with more countries and sub-regions involved. |
Objective B4-Monitoring, Reporting and Verification tool-kit (MRV Tool-Kit)
Objective | Baseline 2020 | 2030 | 2050 |
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Develop a user-friendly online toolkit (including verified assessment and monitoring tools) on soil health and soil organic carbon. | Collection of existing tools and experts. Compile and launch an online tool-box that will be improved continuously. | Actors in 40 countries use 20% of the tools of the box. | Actors in all countries use 40% of the tools of the box. |
Goal C - PROMOTION
Raise awareness and advocacy, build trust, encourage partnerships, engagements and commitments of all stakeholders
Objective C1-Advocacy & Awareness
Objective | Baseline 2020 | 2030 | 2050 |
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Advocate for soil health and the importance of soils for climate and food security and raise the general awareness on the central role of the "4 per 1000" Initiative | In 2020, no measurement of the assisted-awareness of the "4 per 1000" brand is available. Measurement to be conducted. | 100% of assisted awareness-notoriety for the "4 per 1000" brand. | 100% of spontaneous awareness-notoriety for the "4 per 1000" brand. |
Objective C2-Soil Regeneration
Objective | Baseline 2020 | 2030 | 2050 |
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Promote the paradigm shift from "soil exploitation" to "soil regeneration" through agroecology and sustainable land management practices at the level of producers and businesses along value chains. | Globally, contact 10% to 15% of farmer associations / federations per region. Contact the Top 20 global Food businesses involved in Ag. and or Forestry. | Contact 100% of farmer associations per region. Contact the Top 50 global Food businesses involved in Ag. and or Forestry. Contact the Top 20 regionally. | Reach regionally, 100% of smallholder farmers and family-held farms. Contact the Top 100 global Food businesses involved in Ag. and or Forestry. |
Objective C3-Commitment
Objective | Baseline 2020 | 2030 | 2050 |
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Convince policy makers and funders to increase commitments and investments in AFOLU in favor of soil health and carbon sequestration. | The Top 20* institutions contacted end of 2020. * Refering to the 2018 study about potential funders | In 2030, the Top 80* institutions have been reached. | In 2050, every single policy maker or funder have been contacted. |
Objective C4-Branding & Certification
Objective | Baseline 2020 | 2030 | 2050 |
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Develop and implement "4 per 1000" branding mechanisms (seals, certification, awards, etc), as a benchmark for soil health and SOC build-up | Study on interests and conditions to develop "4 per 1000" branding mechanisms. Decision upon the branding mechanisms to select to improve the "4 per 1000' branding (target / audience / tools & purpose to be further defined). Put the tools to be developed, on a timeline. | "4 per 1000" branding mechanisms fully operational. | "4 per 1000" branding mechanisms assessed, updated and fully operational. |
Goal D - COLLABORATION
Implement an online collaborative platform that facilitates and supports interaction between partners, with powerful tool box, business plan and knowledge management strategy
Objective D1-Platform
Objective | Baseline 2020 | 2030 | 2050 |
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Facilitate, encourage, enhance and strengthen collaborations and exchanges among stakeholders within and around the Initiative | Collaborative platform 2.0 fully operational for the Secretariat, the STC and the Bureau. End of 2021/22, platform fully operational for all members and partners. | Collaborative platform 2.0 fully operational for all members and partners of the "4 per 1000" Initiative. | Collaborative platform fully operational. |
Objective D2-Outreach
Objective | Baseline 2020 | 2030 | 2050 |
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Contribute to the inception, development and outreach of regional networks | 1 to 2 "4 per 1000"regional meetings organized every year | 5 regional meetings organized every year or every two years | 5 regional meetings organized every year |
Objective D3-Mobilize Youth & Seniors
Objective | Baseline 2020 | 2030 | 2050 |
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Mobilize youth & senior networks on agriculture and forestry that support producers and local action groups in their transition to agro-ecology, including sustainable land management practices. | Define the most active youth & senior networks in each of the 5 regions. Contact the most active ones, globally. | Active partnership with regional youth & senior networks in the 5 "4 per 1000" regions. | Active partnership with regional youth & senior networks in the 5 "4 per 1000" regions. |
Objective D4-Strategic Partnerships
Objective | Baseline 2020 | 2030 | 2050 |
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Develop strategic partnerships and coalitions with relevant global networks and Initiatives. | Refer to the 2018 study about potential funders. Reach 20% of the most relevant global networks, Initiatives. | Sign a partnership with 10 to 20 of them. | Partnership with 50 of the most relevant and global networks, Initiatives. |
Goal E - FOLLOW UP
Establish an international science based framework recognized by all stakeholders for the assessment of impact through Monitoring, Reporting & Verification
Objective E1-Monitoring, Reporting and Verification
Objective | Baseline 2020 | 2030 | 2050 |
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Screen and evaluate monitoring tools (remote sensing, database, sensors, etc) and methodologies that estimate state and change of soil organic carbon content at various scales | Identification of the 5 major players. | Complete overview of the 20 major players and their methods of screen monitoring tools. | "4 per 1000" catalog about all the methods of screen monitoring tools. |
Objective E2-Soil Monitoring
Objective | Baseline 2020 | 2030 | 2050 |
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Monitor independently, and in near real time, SOC and soil health at the global, regional and national levels | Identification of the 5 major players. Inception of the real-time SOC monitoring dashboard. | Real-time SOC monitoring dashboard operational. | Real-time SOC monitoring dashboard adopted at regional and sub-regional scales. |
Objective E3-Impact Assessment
Objective | Baseline 2020 | 2030 | 2050 |
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Contribute to the improvement of impact assessment tools (EX-ACT (Ex-Ante Carbon-balance Tool); CBP (Carbon Benefits Project) tool, etc) in line with the ambition of the "4 per 1000" Initiative, including socio-economic dimensions. | Contact and explore possible collaboration with the developers of existing tools. | Collaboration with 2 developers of the impact assessment tools. | Collaboration with 4 developers of impact assessment tools. |
Goal F - CROSSCUTTING ACTIONS
Highlight the pertinence of the "4 per 1000" Initiative by initiating and supporting concrete and result-oriented actions on the ground and increase resource mobilization to ensure the long-term viability of the Initiative.
Objective F1-Twin-Regions
Objective | Baseline 2020 | 2030 | 2050 |
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Launch a pilot project based on "Twin-Regions" concept for large scale climate actions | Launch a twin pilot project that verifies the relevance of the "Twin-Regions" concept for large scale climate actions in 24 municipalities in 3 distinct regions in Europe (Germany, France and Spain) and Africa (DRC, Benin, Mali). | Adoption of twin-regions concept in municipalities of 20 countries. | Adoption of twin-regions concept in municipalities in all countries. |
Objective F2-Resource Mobilization
Objective | Baseline 2020 | 2030 | 2050 |
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Enhance Resource Mobilization to ensure the long term viability of the Initiative | Total annual budget 2020: 961 K Euros (including core budget of 721 K Euros) | Manage a 2 to 5 million Euros budget. | Manage a 10 to 20 million Euros budget. |
Objective F3-Dashboard
Objective | Baseline 2020 | 2030 | 2050 |
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Provide a "4 per 1000" dashboard delivering near real time quantitative information on progress of the Initiative, taking into account partners and members and their actions | Develop Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) as a baseline. | By the end of 2021 the dashbord will be operational and regularly updated. In 2025 the dashboard will be recognized as an international standard. | Dashboard is generally and internationally used as a reference by the community of practitioners. |