At the Sustainable Agriculture Network (SAN), we are dedicated to transforming agriculture into a force for positive change, promoting environmental stewardship and social equity. As we embark on a new chapter, we are proud to unveil our Strategic Plan for 2025-2030. This comprehensive roadmap outlines our goals, strategies, and initiatives to create a sustainable and equitable future for communities and nature through a powerful global impact network.
Our Mission and Vision
Mission: Transforming agriculture towards a sustainable and equitable future for communities and nature.
Vision: Agriculture healing and nourishing our extraordinary planet.
These statements encapsulate our commitment to reshaping agriculture to benefit both people and the planet. Our strategic plan is the blueprint that will guide us in achieving this mission and vision.
Key Sections of the Strategic Plan
SAN in 2030: Leading the Transformation of Agriculture for a Sustainable Future
This section reflects on our accomplishments and areas for improvement from the previous strategic plan (2019-2024) and sets the stage for our ambitions moving forward. We emphasize our growth, the strategic realignment in 2021, and the role of our global impact network in driving sustainable agriculture. By enhancing collaboration and engagement among members, we aim to create a vibrant ecosystem where ideas flourish, partnerships bloom, and opportunities for impactful change multiply.
Working towards Sustainable Development
Agriculture is at the intersection of economic, social, and environmental concerns, playing a pivotal role in advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This section highlights how our initiatives align with these global goals, addressing challenges like poverty, hunger, and environmental degradation. We emphasize the interconnected nature of the SDGs and the need for coordinated efforts across sectors to achieve sustainable agriculture.
SAN’s Approach
In this critical and challenging time, SAN endeavors to become a global ecosystem of impact through radical collaboration. We aim to transform agriculture into a powerful tool for advancing evidence-based climate action, encouraging thriving landscapes, and empowering resilient, equitable communities. Our approach involves concerted and coordinated action across sectors and borders to build solutions that restore ecosystems and ensure profitable production, supporting the livelihoods that depend on agriculture.
Mission and Vision Statements
Our mission and vision are the guiding lights for our strategic plan. They inspire and drive every initiative we undertake, ensuring that our efforts are aligned with our overarching goal of transforming agriculture for the betterment of communities and nature.
Organizational Values
SAN’s values of integrity, radical collaboration, inclusivity, curiosity, empathy, and adaptability form the foundation of our work. These principles guide our actions and decisions, fostering a culture of ethical behavior, innovative thinking, and inclusive practices. By adhering to these values, we create an environment where all stakeholders feel valued and empowered to contribute to our mission.
Strategic Goals and Objectives
Our strategic goals are designed to position SAN as the foremost global impact network in sustainable agriculture. These goals include:
Elevating SAN’s Global Impact: Enhance our funding portfolio, deepen existing funding commitments, and expand our reach to foster a collaborative ecosystem.
Advancing Climate Solutions: Build capacity among stakeholders to support and implement climate-smart and regenerative agriculture solutions.
Enhancing Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services: Promote nature-based solutions and build capacity for integrated pest management and pesticide-use risk mitigation.
Empowering Farming Communities: Strengthen the resilience and equity of farming communities through inclusive programming and capacity-building initiatives.
Becoming a Global Impact Network
This section outlines our strategy for consolidating SAN as a global impact network, leveraging the Five Cs: Clarify, Convene, Cultivate, Coordinate, and Collaborate. By fostering a collective sense of purpose, trust, and coordinated action, we aim to build a robust and dynamic network that drives transformational change in agriculture.
Our Organizational Sustainability Model
We recognize the importance of engaging a diverse array of stakeholders to achieve our mission. This model involves strategic engagement with corporations, bilateral and multilateral institutions, and individual advocates, each playing a crucial role in advancing sustainable agriculture. Our network provides a platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and joint initiatives, creating a synergistic environment where each stakeholder benefits from collective expertise and shared purpose.
Creating Value for Our Stakeholders
This section highlights how SAN creates value for its stakeholders, including network members, foundations, bilateral institutions, sustainable finance institutions, corporate partners, and individual advocates. By providing access to data, knowledge, technological tools, and collaborative projects, we empower our stakeholders to drive sustainable and regenerative agriculture.
Extending SAN’s Reach through the Global Impact Network
With 33 member organizations spread across five continents, SAN’s influence is truly global. This section emphasizes our commitment to creating a global impact by promoting sustainable agricultural practices across diverse regions. By leveraging our extensive network, we can address pressing challenges and drive meaningful change worldwide.
A Governance Structure for Collaborative Transformation
SAN’s unique governance structure fosters collaboration, inclusivity, and transparent decision-making. This section details how our General Assembly, Board of Directors, and Secretariat work together to shape the organization’s strategies and objectives, ensuring alignment with our mission and vision.
Implementing this Strategic Plan
To ensure effective execution of our strategic vision, we have developed a comprehensive operational plan. This plan includes annual objectives and key results (OKRs) and individual staff plans, fostering a sense of ownership and accountability within the organization. By aligning personal OKRs with the broader strategic goals, we ensure that every member of the Secretariat contributes to the successful implementation of the plan.
Call to Action
We invite you to stay tuned for upcoming deep dives into the various sections of our strategic plan. Each post will explore the specifics of our goals, strategies, and initiatives in greater detail, providing insights into how SAN is working to transform agriculture for a sustainable and equitable future.
By joining us on this journey, you can be part of a global impact network that is dedicated to creating lasting, positive change in agriculture. Together, we can achieve our mission and vision, making agriculture a force for good in the world.
Stay connected, stay informed, and support SAN in this new chapter. Read the full Strategic Plan on our website and join us in transforming agriculture for a sustainable and equitable future.
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