This document summarizes a presentation given by Teresa Agüero Teare from Chile's Office of Agricultural Studies and Policies (ODEPA) at an FAO conference on mainstreaming biodiversity across agricultural sectors. It outlines ODEPA's work in (1) promoting sustainable agriculture practices through government measures and private standards, and (2) rescuing natural and cultural heritage. Key areas of work include raising awareness on sustainability, building capacity, and developing guidance. The importance of governance and public-private coordination to identify sector needs and advance policies is also highlighted.

1. www. odepa.gob.cl
Multi-stakeholder Dialogue on Biodiversity
Mainstreaming across Agricultural Sectors
FAO, Roma, 29 May 2018
Teresa Agüero Teare
Office of Agricultural Studies
and Policies, ODEPA
Ministry of Agriculture
CHILE

2. O D E P A | O F I C I N A D E E S T U D I O S Y P O L Í T I C A S A G R A R I A S
(i) Government: measures to promote sustainable
agriculture, protocols for the incorporation of
sustainability practices and standards;
(ii) Private sector initiatives: compliance with market
standards and protocols, and voluntary certifications;
(iii) Rescue and valorization of natural and cultural
heritage of the territories.
Main areas of work

3. O D E P A | O F I C I N A D E E S T U D I O S Y P O L Í T I C A S A G R A R I A S
National and international standards
SAFA de FAO

4. O D E P A | O F I C I N A D E E S T U D I O S Y P O L Í T I C A S A G R A R I A S
Estándar de
Sustentabilidad
para el sector
arrocero
Estándar de
Sustentabilidad
para hortalizas• Raising awareness on the
importance of sustainability
• Capacity building on
sustainable agriculture for
producers and extension
services profesionals
Main results
Guía de Buenas Prácticas para conservación y uso
sustentable de la biodiversidad en Acuerdos de
Producción Limpia de la zona mediterránea de
Chile

5. O D E P A | O F I C I N A D E E S T U D I O S Y P O L Í T I C A S A G R A R I A S
The protection and conservation of family farming systems
contributes both to the maintenance of biological diversity and
ecosystem services, as well as to food and livelihood security
of local communities.
GIAHS, Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems

6. O D E P A | O F I C I N A D E E S T U D I O S Y P O L Í T I C A S A G R A R I A S
Governance at the national and local levels, including public-
private coordination and network, has proven to be key in
identifying strengths, needs and gaps of the sector, and in
working together in the elaboration of policies and strategies to
advance in its development.
MAIN LESSON LEARNED

7. O D E P A | O F I C I N A D E E S T U D I O S Y P O L Í T I C A S A G R A R I A S
May, 2018
Muchas gracias
taguero@odepa.gob.cl