Climate-Resilient Agriculture Productivity and Rural Economic Vitality
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The Project will Contribute to
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Achievement of national 14th Five-year Plan targets
In line with the Plan, where rural revitalization is identified as a key priority, the
project will build the skills and knowledge of women smallholder farmers, and
women-led farming enterprises and cooperatives to utilize climate-resilient and
environmentally positive technology to achieve increased agricultural productivity
and incomes.
II. Achievement of National Women's Development Plan Targets
In line with the National Women's Development Plan (2021-2030), the project
contributes to the women's empowerment agenda in China from several dimensions:
developing women's capacity and knowledge in science and technology
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recognizing and supporting women's role in rural revitalization
increasing women's knowledge and leadership in green development practices
III. Progress towards United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation
Framework (UNSDCF) priorities
The project contributes to several of the priorities set out in the UNSDCF for China
2021-2025:
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transition to a people-centered inclusive economy
reduction of relative poverty and multi-dimensional poverty
sustainable livelihoods
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a more resilient environment
IV. Gender Mainstreaming in Agricultural and Rural Policy in China and beyond
Through interventions in Hunan as a pioneer province, this project aims to enhance
gender inclusivity and gender responsiveness in rural and agricultural policies and
practices in China. Specific angles include:
• facilitate the participation of women in efficient, green and fair agricultural value
chains and markets
improve gender awareness of various levels of government working on
environmental, climate change and socio-economic policies through training and
exposure to international norms
promote dialogue between government officials both in China and other countries,
UN partners, academia, and women groups, to explore and document innovative
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