Asia and Pacific Networks
Asia and Pacific Networks
Asia Pacific Agricultural Extension and Outreach Network
The Asia Pacific Agricultural Extension and Outreach Network (APAEON) was established in December 2014 to contribute to a enhanced linkage between agricultural research and extension to promote sustainable food systems and improve the productivity in the region. The main goal is to achieve food and nutrition security in the whole Asia-Pacific region.
Sago Network for Asia and the Pacific (SNAP)
Sustainable Mechanization across Agri-food Value Chains Network – SMAACNET
SMAACNET consolidates information on the sustainable use of agricultural mechanization across different categories of agro-food value chains. The overarching goal of SMAACNET is to assure that the use of sustainable agricultural mechanization (SAM) contributes to food security, economic development and ecological balance in Asia and the Pacific Region. With the objectives of (i) To exchange knowledge, share experience and promote collaboration and concerted efforts among all stakeholders on the use of SAM across agri-food value chains. (ii) To advocate for the economic, social and environmental values and benefits of using SAM across agri-food value chains. (iii) To promote effective linkages among public and private stakeholders associated with the use of SAM in countries of Asia and the Pacific Region. (iv) To facilitate the implementation of SAMS at the regional, sub-regional and national levels as well as the implementation of policies and institutional mechanisms associated with SAMS.
Sustainable Rice Landscapes Initiative
Launched in 2018, during the 6th GEF Assembly meeting in Danang, Viet Nam, the Sustainable Rice Landscapes Initiative is a unique consortium of public, private and civil society partners, bringing together technological, ecological, policy and market-led approaches to the challenges of rice sustainability.The main objective of the partners in this initiative is to harness multiple opportunities to meet the growing global demand for sustainable rice, using a public-private partnership approach towards achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).