How we define and measure productive and sustainable agriculture is the focus of the new e-learning course developed by FAO.

SDG Indicator 2.4.1 Proportion of agricultural area under productive and sustainable agriculture has been designed to measure progress towards more productive and sustainable food production systems and monitor the adoption of resilient agricultural practices. The indicator will provide decision-makers with necessary strategic information for evidence-based policies and interventions in their efforts towards achieving food systems that are economically viable and productive; environment friendly and non-degrading; and socially responsible and acceptable.

Available in English, the course was designed to facilitate the understanding of main concepts, building blocks and the underlying framework underpinning the methodology of SDG 2.4.1, and to further guide and support countries in data collection, analysis and reporting.