Standard Revision v3.0

About the Revision of the SRP Standard for Sustainable Rice Cultivation and Performance Indicators

The Sustainable Rice Platform (SRP) is committed to driving sustainability in rice cultivation through the continuous improvement of our standards. In line with this commitment, the SRP Standard for Sustainable Rice Cultivation v2.2 and the SRP Performance Indicator v2.1 are currently undergoing a comprehensive revision process. This revision is being conducted in compliance with the ISEAL Code of Good Practice for Sustainability Systems, ensuring that our standards remain robust, credible, and aligned with global best practices.are currently undergoing a comprehensive revision process. This revision is being conducted in compliance with the ISEAL Code of Good Practice for Sustainability Systems, ensuring that our standards remain robust, credible, and aligned with global best practices. 

 

The revision of SRP Standard for Sustainable Rice Cultivation, currently version 2.2 into version 3.0, aims to integrate the latest scientific advancements, address ambiguities, enhance auditability, and strengthen focus on social factors like gender empowerment. It seeks to align with updated regulations, simplify data collection, and provide a modular structure for partners. The revision reflects stakeholder demand for a sustainability standard that supports market-based solutions and informs national policy while addressing global commitments like the UN Sustainable Development Goals.  

 

Objective: 

• Enhance Alignment with Evolving Policies and Regulations: Ensure the standard remains responsive to the changing global policy and regulatory landscape. 

• Strengthen Gender and Women’s Empowerment: Expand the standard’s focus to better address gender equality and women’s empowerment in sustainable rice cultivation. 

• Incorporate Stakeholder Perspectives: Integrate insights and experiences from all relevant stakeholders to create a more inclusive and representative standard. 

• Encourage Broader Stakeholder Engagement: Foster greater participation, acceptance, and recognition of the standard across diverse stakeholder groups. 

• Maintain Consistency with SRP Normative Guidance: Ensure the standard aligns with other SRP frameworks for a cohesive approach. 

• Facilitate Future Integration of Carbon and Ecosystem Services: Structure the standard to allow flexible integration of future modules, such as carbon benefits and ecosystem services, into the SRP Assurance Scheme. 

Standard Revision Thematic Focuses

The revision of the SRP Standard is being guided by three dedicated Working Groups (WGs), each focusing on key thematic areas crucial to sustainable rice cultivation. These groups bring together experts, stakeholders, and practitioners from across the rice value chain to ensure a holistic and inclusive revision process. 

 

1. Cultivation 

• Thematic Priorities: Biodiversity and Deforestation 

• Leader: Imran Sheikh 

2. Social and Economy 

• Thematic Priorities: Livelihoods, living incomes, gender, and human rights 

• Leader: Asim Saqlain 

3. Carbon 

• Thematic Priorities: any new requirements to accommodate Carbon requirements 

• Leader: Russ Cullinane 

Standard Revision Timeline

 

Timeline: 

• May – June 2024

• • Technical Committee Meeting  

• • Formation of the Working Groups 

• July – November 2024

• • Working Group meetings to develop the draft 

• • Stakeholder engagement and feedback collection 

• • Presentation of the draft at SRP General Assembly during the SRP Conference and introductory webinar 

• December 2024 – February 2025

• • Public consultation (minimum 60 days) 

• • Field testing 

• March – April 2025

• • Addressing comments from the public consultation 

• • If necessary, a second public consultation (30 days) 

• May – June 2025

• • SRP Board approval 

• • Launch of the Standard and Performance Indicators 

• • Series of webinars for dissemination

Standard Revision Progress

 

Public Consultation Open for SRP Standard Version 3.0

The draft of SRP Standard for Sustainable Rice Cultivation Version 3.0 is now Open for Public Consultation for the next 60 days. We invite you to submit your feedback and contribute to shaping the future of Sustainable Rice Standard. Your input is vital to ensuring that the revision reflects the diverse needs and interests of stakeholders.

• Explore the Changes: Link
• Access the Draft and Annexes: Link
• Submit your feedback using the following link: Link to feedback form
• Deadline: 25 January 2025

Thank you for your valuable input and support in helping us improve the SRP Standard for Sustainable Rice Cultivation v3.0.

Feel free to reach out to SRP by sending email to assurance@sustainablerice.org with subject – SRP Standard v3.0 revision

 

Elevating Social Standards: Join the Review for SRP Standard for Sustainable Rice Cultivation v3.0 

As part of the ongoing public consultation, SRP is committed to ensuring that the social requirements of the standard are robust and comprehensive. This includes a detailed review of key thematic priorities such as livelihoods, living incomes, gender equality, and human rights. 

To strengthen this focus, SRP has invited a dedicated group of volunteer social experts to join a special discussion group. These experts will conduct an in-depth review of the draft’s social elements and address feedback received during the consultation period. 

If you are interested in becoming a part of this social expert group, please send an email to assurance@sustainablerice.org with the subject line: SRP Social Review v3.0. 

Together, we aim to ensure that SRP Standard Version 3.0 reflects the highest standards of social responsibility and inclusivity. 

Thank you for contributing to this critical effort! 

 

Contact us 

For inquiries about the Revision of the SRP Standard for Sustainable Rice Cultivation and Performance Indicators, please reach out to us at assurance@sustainablerice.org