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Utilizing early warning systems (i.e UNFAO’s Early Warning- Early Action (EWEA)

System) particularly in the member countries being vulnerable to natural disasters

and food insecurity.

Enhancing disaster risk reduction and management capacities of the member states

for better adaptation and mitigation of agriculture sector to climate change

particularly through:

o

Adopting modern irrigation technologies to improve the efficiency of

irrigation systems.

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Introducing suitable plant /crop varieties to cope with water scarcity and soil

degradation

10.

International and Regional Cooperation

Promoting experience sharing and technology transfer among the OIC Member

Countries in the areas related to in sustainable food systems and food security.

Developing pilot national and sub-regional food security programs and projects for

increasing the efficiency of the agricultural production in partnership with the OIC

and other international institutions specialized in agriculture sector.

Developing food security funds (e.g. Sovereign Wealth Funds, Zakat Funds etc.) with

the support of the governments, the relevant OIC institutions (i.e. IDB), other

multilateral organizations (e.g. World Bank, UNFAO) and private investors.

Encouraging the IOFS to develop viable projects towards addressing the needs of the

member Countries and the implementation of the policy recommendations of the

COMCEC.

Enhancing private sector cooperation in all areas of sustainable food systems and

ensuring the engagement of the all relevant stakeholders including the private sector

in finding solutions to a more sustainable and nutritious food system.