Improving policy coherence in food, land, and water systems to advance sustainable development in India: a case study of Odisha
Food, land, and water (FLW) systems are closely interlinked; actions in one system often impact the others. Enhancing the sustainability of these interconnected systems is crucial for advancing food security, sustainable livelihoods, rural development, environmental health, and climate resilience. R...
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International Water Management Institute (IWMI). CGIAR Initiative on National Policies and Strategies
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| description | Food, land, and water (FLW) systems are closely interlinked; actions in one system often impact the others. Enhancing the sustainability of these interconnected systems is crucial for advancing food security, sustainable livelihoods, rural development, environmental health, and climate resilience. Recognising these interlinkages, India is making significant policy efforts to achieve environmental, economic, and social well-being (PIB 2024a). However, the complexity and evolving nature of these interlinkages necessitate coherent policy efforts (CEEW and IWMI 2023).
Policy coherence involves improving institutional coordination, leveraging policy synergies, and addressing trade-offs. It also entails enabling the convergence of resources and ensuring flexibility and adaptability to changes. Policy coherence promotes the inclusion of vulnerable groups, thereby advancing social inclusion and economic empowerment (CEEW and IWMI 2023). Therefore, it is critical for advancing national goals and unlocking opportunities to achieve global sustainable development targets.
This report is part of a larger study examining policy coherence with regards to FLW systems in India at both the national and sub-national levels. The national-level study was guided by the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog, the apex public policy think-tank of the Government of India. The study yielded three important findings. First, it identified the most relevant national policies within the FLW policy landscape. Second, it highlighted the best practices and key lessons for achieving policy coherence across these policies. Third, it underscored the importance of implementing policy coherence in FLW systems at the state level, which is an important governance level for policy implementation.
To drive meaningful progress at the sub-national level, it is essential to ensure policy coherence that aligns sub-national targets with broader national and global goals, such as the SDGs (UNSSC 2022, OECD n.d.a).
Odisha is known for its emphasis on scientific, evidence-based policymaking, sustainable development, and convergent efforts. This study aims to better understand state-specific best practices and key lessons for improving policy coherence among Odisha’s most relevant policies on FLW systems. The study also offers actionable recommendations for enhancing policy coherence. |
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| spelling | CGSpace1599662025-12-08T09:54:28Z Improving policy coherence in food, land, and water systems to advance sustainable development in India: a case study of Odisha Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) International Water Management Institute policy coherence food security land resources water systems sustainable development goals sustainable livelihoods income social inclusion adaptability institutions watersheds case studies Food, land, and water (FLW) systems are closely interlinked; actions in one system often impact the others. Enhancing the sustainability of these interconnected systems is crucial for advancing food security, sustainable livelihoods, rural development, environmental health, and climate resilience. Recognising these interlinkages, India is making significant policy efforts to achieve environmental, economic, and social well-being (PIB 2024a). However, the complexity and evolving nature of these interlinkages necessitate coherent policy efforts (CEEW and IWMI 2023). Policy coherence involves improving institutional coordination, leveraging policy synergies, and addressing trade-offs. It also entails enabling the convergence of resources and ensuring flexibility and adaptability to changes. Policy coherence promotes the inclusion of vulnerable groups, thereby advancing social inclusion and economic empowerment (CEEW and IWMI 2023). Therefore, it is critical for advancing national goals and unlocking opportunities to achieve global sustainable development targets. This report is part of a larger study examining policy coherence with regards to FLW systems in India at both the national and sub-national levels. The national-level study was guided by the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog, the apex public policy think-tank of the Government of India. The study yielded three important findings. First, it identified the most relevant national policies within the FLW policy landscape. Second, it highlighted the best practices and key lessons for achieving policy coherence across these policies. Third, it underscored the importance of implementing policy coherence in FLW systems at the state level, which is an important governance level for policy implementation. To drive meaningful progress at the sub-national level, it is essential to ensure policy coherence that aligns sub-national targets with broader national and global goals, such as the SDGs (UNSSC 2022, OECD n.d.a). Odisha is known for its emphasis on scientific, evidence-based policymaking, sustainable development, and convergent efforts. This study aims to better understand state-specific best practices and key lessons for improving policy coherence among Odisha’s most relevant policies on FLW systems. The study also offers actionable recommendations for enhancing policy coherence. 2024-11-19 2024-11-20T10:30:15Z 2024-11-20T10:30:15Z Report https://hdl.handle.net/10568/159966 en Open Access application/pdf application/pdf International Water Management Institute (IWMI). CGIAR Initiative on National Policies and Strategies Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW); International Water Management Institute (IWMI). 2024. Improving policy coherence in food, land, and water systems to advance sustainable development in India: a case study of Odisha. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). CGIAR Initiative on National Policies and Strategies. 104p. |
| spellingShingle | policy coherence food security land resources water systems sustainable development goals sustainable livelihoods income social inclusion adaptability institutions watersheds case studies Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) International Water Management Institute Improving policy coherence in food, land, and water systems to advance sustainable development in India: a case study of Odisha |
| title | Improving policy coherence in food, land, and water systems to advance sustainable development in India: a case study of Odisha |
| title_full | Improving policy coherence in food, land, and water systems to advance sustainable development in India: a case study of Odisha |
| title_fullStr | Improving policy coherence in food, land, and water systems to advance sustainable development in India: a case study of Odisha |
| title_full_unstemmed | Improving policy coherence in food, land, and water systems to advance sustainable development in India: a case study of Odisha |
| title_short | Improving policy coherence in food, land, and water systems to advance sustainable development in India: a case study of Odisha |
| title_sort | improving policy coherence in food land and water systems to advance sustainable development in india a case study of odisha |
| topic | policy coherence food security land resources water systems sustainable development goals sustainable livelihoods income social inclusion adaptability institutions watersheds case studies |
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