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November 28, 2024

Public Consultation Now Open: Draft of the SRP Standard for Sustainable Rice Cultivation v3.0

The draft of the SRP Standard for Sustainable Rice Cultivation v3.0 is now available for public consultation! This process is a critical step in revising the SRP Standard to ensure it reflects a balanced, effective, and inclusive approach to sustainable rice farming across diverse regions. We invite stakeholders from all sectors to provide feedback over the next 60 days, helping to shape the future of sustainable rice farming.

This public consultation seeks to ensure the updated SRP Standard addresses stakeholder needs while balancing subject matter and geographic considerations.

Key Updates in v3.0

Rewarding Innovation
A new bonus score incentivizes farmers adopting innovative climate change mitigation practices to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Strengthening Biodiversity
Enhanced criteria aim to support biodiversity and halt deforestation, with practical measures suitable for producers at all levels.

Advancing Livelihoods
The revised Standard emphasizes gender sensitivity and alignment with the FAO/WHO 2016 guidelines on highly hazardous pesticides.

Recognizing Progress Toward Sustainability
Farmers scoring between 50 and 89 in audits are recognized as “Aspiring farmers” and receive a “Progress Recognition Statement” for Years 1 and 2, with verification required by Year 3.

About the Consultation

Feedback Review: All submissions will be reviewed by the working group led by the SRP Technical Committee.
Further Consultation Rounds: Additional 30-day consultations may be held if issues remain unresolved or if feedback lacks representation from key stakeholder groups.
Transparency: SRP is committed to transparency and will publish the feedback received during this phase.

Resources for Review

To assist your review, the following resources are available (click on the document title to access):

1. Table of Changes from Version 2.2 to Version 3.0
2. Draft SRP Standard for Sustainable Rice Cultivation (Version 3.0)
3. Annex B: Stakeholder Consultation & Risk Assessment for Land Conversion and Biodiversity
4. Annex C: Risk Assessment Checklist for Pesticide Management
5. SRP Standard for Sustainable Rice Cultivation (Version 2.2)

Share Your Feedback

Submit your comments via this online form.
Deadline: 25 January 2025

For any inquiries, contact us at assurance@sustainablerice.org with the subject line: SRP Standard v3.0 Revision. Your contributions will help refine the SRP Standard and strengthen its impact on sustainable rice cultivation worldwide.

Together, let’s build a more sustainable future for rice farming.