Swift embraces the following values and principles.

Values

• Biological and cultural diversity
• Resilient systems
• Community participation
• Food sovereignty
• Cultural autonomy
• Collaboration
• Transparency and accountability
• Coherency

Principles

• Acknowledge and affirm the interconnected and holistic nature of addressing biological and cultural diversity.
• Recognize the connection between the presence of Indigenous Peoples and biodiversity in landscapes.
• Regard smallholder agriculture and agro-ecology as critical to addressing food security and climate change.
• Understand the value of sacred sites as critical to the maintenance and restoration of cultural values and the integrity of landscapes.
• Affirm the significance of connecting local level work with national, regional and international policy change.
• Support integrated approaches to problem solving and linkages between diverse programs, organizations and coalitions.