Which one of the following is the correct description of '100 Million Farmers'?

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Which one of the following is the correct description of '100 Million Farmers'?

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Correct Answer: A  A platform for accelerating the transition towards net-zero, nature-positive food and water systemsStep-by-step Solution:100 Million Farmers is an initiative launched by the World Economic Forum (WEF). It is a multi-stakeholder platform designed to support private and public sector leaders to position food and farmers at the centre of the global climate and nature agenda, and to accelerate collective action for scaling climate-smart and nature-friendly agricultural practices.Its core objectives include: Supporting the transition towards food and water systems that are net-zero (carbon)  reducing GHG emissions from agriculture; Nature-positive  restoring biodiversity, healthy soils, and clean water while producing food; and building farmer resilience  improving farmers' economic viability and adaptive capacity to climate change impacts. The platform targets empowering 100 million farmers globally by providing access to markets, technology, finance, and knowledge for climate-smart agriculture.Why other options are incorrect:Option B (Organic animal husbandry network): This describes characteristics of organisations like IFOAM (International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements)  not '100 Million Farmers'. The 100 Million Farmers platform is broader than just organic animal husbandry. ✗Option C (Blockchain fertiliser trading platform): This describes a commercial fintech/agritech solution. The 100 Million Farmers initiative is a multi-stakeholder advocacy and transition platform, not a blockchain trading marketplace. ✗Option D (Farmer Producer Organisations / global market access): This more closely describes initiatives like India's FPO (Farmer Producer Organisation) promotion scheme under SFAC or similar government programmes. The WEF's 100 Million Farmers has a different climate-transition focus. ✗Key Concept: 100 Million Farmers (WEF initiative): Launched at Davos 2021; Managed by World Economic Forum; Partners: Major food companies (Nestlé, Unilever, PepsiCo), financial institutions, governments, NGOs; Key focus areas: Regenerative agriculture (soil health, carbon sequestration), Water stewardship, Biodiversity protection, Farmer income stability. Agriculture and climate: Food systems contribute ~21–37% of global GHG emissions (IPCC); Agriculture, Forestry and Other Land Use (AFOLU) is a major emissions sector; Regenerative practices (cover crops, no-till, agroforestry) can sequester carbon; Nature-based Solutions (NbS) are increasingly recognised in climate agreements. India's related initiatives: PM Pranam (promoting natural farming); National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA); Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF)  especially in Andhra Pradesh. COP28 food systems declaration: Over 150 countries signed a food systems declaration at COP28 (Dubai, 2023)  first time food and agriculture explicitly featured in a COP global stocktake.

Which one of the following is the correct description of '100 Million Farmers'?

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