Helping communities produce food while protecting the ecosystems that sustain it.
Food security depends on nature and on the people who steward it.
The food systems that sustain us are under increasing pressure from climate change, environmental degradation, and economic instability. Small-scale fishers and farmers — who feed billions — are often the most vulnerable to these changes.
Rare works with communities to strengthen food security by restoring ecosystems, supporting livelihoods, and building more resilient food systems.
The impact of strengthening food systems
Stronger food systems can improve livelihoods while protecting biodiversity and enhancing climate resilience.
billion
Nearly three billion people rely on fish for a significant portion of their protein.
of the world's food
Smallholder farmers produce roughly one-third of the food consumed globally.
of livelihoods
Small-scale fisheries and farming support millions of households and coastal communities worldwide.
The Rare approach to food systems
Rare partners with communities to strengthen food systems from the ground up: connecting healthy ecosystems, productive livelihoods, and local leadership.
By working across land and sea, Rare helps communities build food systems that are more resilient, equitable, and sustainable.
Rare works with coastal communities and governments to restore small-scale fisheries while strengthening food security and livelihoods. Through community-led fisheries management and behavior-centered design, we support sustainable practices that rebuild fish populations and protect marine ecosystems.
Rare partners with farmers, local leaders, and governments to adopt regenerative agricultural practices that improve soil health, protect biodiversity, and increase resilience to climate change.
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Creating the conditions to secure food
Rare works to create the conditions that secure food for fishers and farmers around the world.
Designing solutions that work for people and nature
We design solutions grounded in how people make decisions and act. We work with communities to align new practices with local priorities, social norms, and daily realities — and use tools and technology to support adoption, learning, and scaling.
Strengthening policies that support community leadership
We bring together municipal authorities, community leaders, farmers, and local organizations to build shared commitment and align agricultural production with environmental protection, while working with government partners and institutions to unlock the conditions for long-term, community-led stewardship.
Expanding access to finance for communities
We connect farming communities to financial tools and opportunities that strengthen livelihoods and help them adapt to environmental and economic change.
