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☕ We are proud to share our Coffee Farmer Registration Initiative in Uganda! Spearheaded by the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) and supported by aBi - Agricultural Business Initiative, this initiative is driving traceability, improving farming practices, and aligning with the European Union’s anti-Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). We registered 220,000+ coffee farmers and 250,000+ farms in 3 weeks, securing their access to the European market. This initiative is setting Uganda’s coffee sector on a path to long-term resilience and compliance with international standards! #Sustainability #CoffeeSector #EUDR #Traceability #aBiDevelopment #UgandaCoffee #SmallholderFarmers #ClimateResilience

🌍🌾 Strengthening Community Resilience: Insights from Our Learning Mission We’re excited to share the success of our recent learning trip to Kenya, where Mozambican stakeholders had the opportunity to deepen their understanding of Area Yield Index Insurance (AYII) and its transformative impact on rural farming communities. Pula collaborates with Feed the Future RESINA, focused on promoting community resilience by building the capacity of relevant Mozambican public sector stakeholders, insurance providers, and farming communities to prepare for, respond to, and recover from environmental shocks such as drought, crop pests, and diseases. Key Highlights  1️⃣ Capacity Building Through Workshops 2️⃣ Collaborative Learning with Kenyan Ecosystem Players 3️⃣ Experience Crop Cut Experiment (CCE) to learn the importance of accurate and consistent yield monitoring A big thank you to all partners and employees who made this possible! APA Insurance Kenya, Apollo Agriculture, Monil Shah, AIA, Yuliya Meskela, Amitoj Singh, FIA, Lilian Wanja Njui, Elisa Manhique, MBA, Faith Mumbi Kinuthia, BBA, MSC, PhD (c) Strategic Management #CommunityResilience #AreaYieldIndexInsurance #ClimateAdaptation #Pula #Mozambique #Kenya #SustainableAgriculture #SmallholderFarmers #AgriculturalInsurance

🌍🌾 COP29 Zambia’s Bold Steps Towards Climate Resilience Last week we hosted a powerful session at the Zambia Pavilion: "Strengthening Smallholder Farmer Resilience: Lessons from Zambia’s FISP and Insurance Innovations." The event highlighted Zambia’s transformative journey in scaling climate risk insurance through the Farmers Input Support Programme (FISP) and the Hybrid Area Yield Index Insurance (AYII) scheme, which have empowered nearly a million smallholder farmers to adapt to climate change. Special Thanks to Our Speakers and Partner: Morton Mwanza, Ministry of Agriculture Zambia Jacobeth Barno, World Food Programme Dagmawi Haileyesus Assefa Thank you to everyone who joined us and to all our partners who made this session happened! #COP29 #ZambiaPavillion #ClimateResilience #AgriculturalInsurance #Pula #SmallholderFarmers #FoodSecurity #SustainableAgriculture

🌍🌱 Climate Risk Insurance and Resilience in Africa: Insights from COP29 Thanks you the invitation of The African Climate Foundation and Krutham, we had the honor of contributing to the critical conversation on Climate Risk Insurance and Resilience in Africa during the session, "Using Insurance to Manage Climate Risk in Kenya, Malawi, and South Africa." Key Highlights from the Event for those who missed it! Insurance as a Climate Solution: By transferring risk, insurance empowers farmers to recover more quickly from climate shocks, stabilizing rural economies and ensuring food security The Role of Technology: Data-driven solutions, such as satellite monitoring, GPS mapping, and digital platforms can enhance the accuracy and efficiency of climate insurance programs. These innovations ensure timely payouts and strengthen the trust between insurers and farmers Gender Inclusion in Climate Insurance: Women smallholder farmers, who are often most affected by climate risks, stand to benefit significantly from tailored insurance solutions Collaboration is Key: It is importance to partner between governments, development organizations, insurers, and the private sector to achieve the best outcome. The event served as a reminder that climate risk insurance is not just a financial tool—it’s a lifeline for communities on the frontlines of climate change. By sharing lessons and scaling best practices, we can continue to build a resilient future for Africa’s agricultural sector. Thank you to the incredible panelists and attendees for such a rich and impactful discussion. Iva Detelinova Cecilia Schultz Sinja Buri Butch Bacani Amy Barnes Dagmawi Haileyesus Assefa #COP29 #ClimateRiskInsurance #Pula #ResilienceInAgriculture #SustainableDevelopment #SmallholderFarmers #ClimateResilience

🌍🌾 Building Resilience Through Innovation: Reflections on the IGAD Side Event at COP29 A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at the IGAD Pavilion for our COP29 side event, "Increasing Food Security, Flourishing Regional Economies, and Strengthening Resilience of Smallholder Farmers through Climate Finance and Insurance Technology." The discussions were inspiring and underscored the urgent need to leverage climate finance and insurance technology to safeguard smallholder farmers and ensure food security across the IGAD region. Key Takeaways from the Event: The Role of Insurance in Climate Adaptation: Highlighting how crop insurance mitigates the impact of climate risks on rural farmers, ensuring livelihoods are protected and investments in agriculture are de-risked Innovative Financing Models: Exploring how partnerships and scalable solutions can drive access to climate finance for smallholder farmers, empowering them to adapt to the changing climate Regional Collaboration for Food Security: Emphasizing the importance of collective action across the IGAD region to address shared challenges in agriculture and resilience building Special Thanks to Our Incredible Speakers & Partners Addis Negash, Ethiopia Ministry of Agriculture, Augustine Kenduiwo, Kenya Ministry of Environment, Erastus Maingi, Dagmawi Haileyesus Assefa, John Chumo, Shadrack Ngene, Kenya State Department for Wildlife Your insights, expertise, and commitment to climate resilience and agricultural innovation made this event a resounding success!

🌍🌱 Empowering Change: Pula at IFC’s Flagship Gender Event at COP29 We were honored to participate in the IFC’s Event: “Empowering Change: Advancing Gender”, where thought leaders emphasized the critical role of women in addressing climate challenges.  Women, particularly smallholder farmers, are at the heart of global food systems and are often the most affected by climate change. Yet, they hold immense potential as agents of change. Empowering women is not just about equity—it’s about unlocking innovative, inclusive, and impactful climate solutions. We’ll continue our endeavor to empower women smallholder farmers have the tools and resources to thrive and lead the way in building a sustainable future. A huge thank you to IFC - International Finance Corporation and all the inspiring speakers Makhtar Diop Nigar Arpadarai Basima Abdulrahman Semi Hakim Vanessa Erogbogbo Naadiya Moosajee for spotlighting these critical issues! . #COP29 #IFC #GenderEquality #SustainableAgriculture #SmallholderFarmers #Pula

🌍🇵🇰 Join Us at COP29: Scaling Climate Resilience in Pakistan We are excited to invite you to our side event at the Pakistan Pavilion tomorrow, where we will showcase innovative solutions for climate adaptation and crop insurance initiatives in Pakistan! 📅 Date: November 19, 2024 🕛 Time: 12:45 - 1:45 PM 📍 Location: Pakistan Pavilion Event Highlight - Pakistan’s Vision for Climate Resilience: Sharing from Pakistan senior officials highlighting the country’s climate adaptation strategy - Provincial Initiatives: Insights from Sindh and Balochistan’s leaders on scaling crop insurance to protect smallholder farmers - Pula’s Solutions: Learn about our cutting-edge climate resilience tools, including Area Yield Index Insurance and farmer traceability systems tailored to Pakistan’s needs - Global Collaboration: Discover how international partnerships are driving impactful solutions in Pakistan 📢 Join us and be part of this pivotal conversation!

🌾 One day countdown! Join Us at the Zambia Pavilion at COP29 Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how innovative crop insurance programs are transforming the lives of smallholder farmers and driving climate resilience across Africa. 📅 Date: November 19, 2024  🕒 Time: 2:00 – 3:00 PM  📍 Location: Zambia Pavilion  Speaker line up Lucas Isakowitz Jacobeth Barno Dagmawi Haileyesus Assefa Morton Mwanza - Lessons from Africa’s Largest-Ever Crop Insurance Payout: Discover how Zambia distributed over 30 million USD to 500,000 smallholder farmers, helping them recover from one of the worst droughts in history. - Innovations in Climate Resilience: Explore how technology and partnerships are revolutionizing agricultural insurance and supporting food security - Panel Discussion: Hear from leading voices in climate finance, government, and innovation. We’re excited to see you there!

🌍🌾 Join Us at COP29 to learn how Zambia empowered smallholder farmers during one of the most serious drought in the country with agriculture insurance! We’re excited to invite you to our side event at COP29, where we will share invaluable lessons from Zambia’s innovative agricultural insurance programs. Earlier this year, Zambia made history with Africa’s largest-ever crop insurance payout—distributing over USD 30 million to more than 500,000 smallholder farmers impacted by drought. This transformative initiative has strengthened resilience, safeguarded livelihoods, and supported Zambia's food security. This event will provide practical insights into scaling climate risk insurance and its impact on food security and resilience for smallholder farmers. Whether you’re a policymaker, a private sector representative, or an international development partner, this is a session you won’t want to miss! Event Details: 📅 Date: November 19, 2024 🕑 Time: 2:00 – 3:00 PM 📍 Location: Zambia Pavilion, COP29 📢 See you there! #COP29 #ZambiaPayout #ClimateResilience #PulaAdvisors #SmallholderFarmers #AgriculturalInsurance #FoodSecurity #SustainableAgriculture #AfricaInnovation

🌍🌾 Join Pula Advisors at COP29 for Our IGAD Side Event tomorrow! We’re thrilled to invite you to our upcoming side event at COP29 in collaboration with IGAD! This session will explore innovative solutions to strengthen food security, boost regional economies, and build resilience for smallholder farmers through climate finance and insurance technology. 📅 Date: November 16 🕗 Time: 8:30-10:00 am 📍 Zone: Blue | Location: IGAD Pavilion Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, collaborate, and be inspired by leading voices in climate finance and agricultural innovation. Shadrack Ngene Ministry of Agriculture, Ethiopia Dagmawi Haileyesus AssefaErastus Maingi World Food Programme Jacobeth Barno IGAD #COP29 #IGAD #ClimateResilience #PulaAdvisors #AgriculturalInsurance #FoodSecurity #SmallholderFarmers #ClimateFinance #SustainableAgriculture