Nine Pillars

Nine Pillars

Nine capacities that interventions can change, in four groups. Within a group, pillars multiply: one weak pillar holds the whole group back.

Living systems

×3
  • R

    Regenerative agriculture

    Restore soil function while keeping production viable.

    Core measure: R01

  • W

    Water

    Reliable, safe water service within sustainable limits.

    Core measure: W01

  • B

    Biodiversity

    Maintain habitat and the biological functions farms rely on.

    Core measure: B01

Institutions and services

×2
  • P

    Policy

    Essential public duties carried out to standard and on time.

    Core measure: P01

  • S

    Surplus redistribution

    Safe surplus food reaching people with unmet need.

    Core measure: S01

Connections

×2
  • D

    Storage

    Safe, usable inventory held over time.

    Core measure: D01

  • I

    Infrastructure

    Processing and deliveries completed in full and on time.

    Core measure: I01

Capability

×2
  • E

    Education

    People able to perform the practical tasks required.

    Core measure: E01

  • C

    Capital

    Suitable financing that arrives when it is needed.

    Core measure: C01

Every value carries one of five states. A missing value is never shown as zero.

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