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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.
o 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.