INTERNATIONAL FARMERS AND FISHERFOLK COMPENSATION PROGRAM (IFFCP)
RECOGNIZING that farmers and fisherfolk are indispensable to the maintenance of global food security, economic development, poverty alleviation, and social stability;
ACKNOWLEDGING that natural disasters, climate change, environmental degradation, disease outbreaks, market disruptions, and armed conflicts continue to impose severe economic and social burdens upon agricultural and fisheries communities across the world;
CONCERNED that the absence of comprehensive compensation and recovery mechanisms exposes millions of food producers to prolonged hardship, undermining both local livelihoods and the resilience of global food systems;
AFFIRMING that the international community bears a shared responsibility to support those whose labor sustains the nutritional, economic, and developmental needs of present and future generations;
The World Assembly hereby calls upon Member States, international organizations, financial institutions, development partners, and other relevant stakeholders to support the establishment and implementation of the International Farmers and Fisherfolk Compensation Program (IFFCP).
The IFFCP shall serve as a coordinated international mechanism for the provision of compensation, recovery assistance, and resilience-building support to farmers and fisherfolk who suffer losses as a result of circumstances beyond their control. The Program shall seek to ensure that food producers are afforded adequate protection against economic devastation and are provided the means necessary to restore their livelihoods and productive capacity following crises and emergencies.
Objectives
The program shall endeavor:• To provide timely, equitable, and accessible compensation for verified losses sustained by farmers and fisherfolk.
• To safeguard the continuity of agricultural and fisheries production in support of global food security.
• To strengthen the economic resilience of rural, coastal, and food-producing communities.
• To facilitate the rehabilitation and restoration of damaged farms, fisheries, vessels, equipment, livestock, and other productive assets.
• To promote sustainable, climate-resilient, and environmentally responsible agricultural and fisheries practices.
• To ensure that small-scale producers, indigenous communities, women, youth, and other vulnerable populations receive adequate consideration and support.
• To encourage international cooperation and collective action in addressing challenges affecting food production systems.
• To establish transparent, accountable, and efficient mechanisms for the administration and disbursement of compensation and assistance.
Program Structure
The Program shall be administered through the following committees:1. Compensation and Recovery Committee (CRC)
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Responsible for the assessment, verification, and adjudication of claims; the determination and disbursement of compensation; and the coordination of recovery, rehabilitation, and livelihood restoration initiatives.
2. Sustainability and Community Development Committee (SCDC)
Responsible for advancing climate adaptation and resilience measures, promoting sustainable agricultural and fisheries practices, supporting community development initiatives, strengthening food security efforts, and facilitating coordination with international partners and stakeholders.
3. Financial Integrity and Accountability Committee (FIAC)
Responsible for financial administration, budgetary oversight, auditing, compliance monitoring, transparency measures, and the investigation of fraud, abuse, corruption, and misuse of Program resources. The Committee shall ensure that all funds are utilized solely for their intended purposes and in accordance with established regulations.
4. Research and Innovation Committee (RIC)
Responsible for data collection and analysis, risk assessment, policy research, technological advancement, monitoring and evaluation activities, and the development of innovative solutions aimed at enhancing the long-term resilience of agricultural and fisheries sectors
Call to Action
The World Assembly therefore calls upon all Member States to:• Recognize the urgent necessity of establishing an international mechanism dedicated to the protection and recovery of farmers and fisherfolk affected by crises and disasters.
• Support the adoption, implementation, and continued development of the International Farmers and Fisherfolk Compensation Program (IFFCP).
• Cooperate in the formulation of fair, transparent, and effective compensation frameworks capable of addressing diverse regional and national circumstances.
• Contribute technical expertise, institutional support, and financial resources necessary for the successful operation of the Program.
• Strengthen international collaboration in the promotion of food security, sustainable agriculture, resilient fisheries, and rural development.
• Ensure that vulnerable food-producing communities are afforded meaningful protection, assistance, and opportunities for recovery.
• Uphold the principle that those who provide food for the world's population should not be left to bear alone the consequences of disasters, crises, and other circumstances beyond their control.
The adoption of this proposal shall represent a collective commitment by the international community to strengthen food security, protect livelihoods, promote resilience, and advance sustainable development. Through the establishment of the International Farmers and Fisherfolk Compensation Program, the World Assembly affirms its determination to safeguard the welfare, dignity, and economic security of farmers and fisherfolk as essential contributors to global prosperity and human well-being.
