4p1000 Initiative

La #COP16Riyadh vient de se terminer. Le Comité Scientifique Français de la Désertification CSFD, IRD,CIRAD, CNRS, INRAE, avec nos partenaires Observatoire du Sahara et du Sahel (OSS) Sahara and Sahel Observatory, 4p1000 Initiative, Data Terra , Agroecology Coalition se sont fortement mobilisés en organisant, participant à prés de 20 événements et en participant aux négociations sur les sujets du Comite Scientifique et Technique de la Convention #UNCCD. Sur ces sujets je retiens en particulier * la décision de faire de l'Interface Science Politique un organe permanent et de lui confier le pilotage scientifique notamment du "Global Land Outlook" * la première décision au sein de cette Convention, ciblée sur les sols agricoles "Avoiding, reducing and reversing land and soil degradation of agricultural lands" (https://lnkd.in/dQUVS9uu) Toutes les décisions sont accessibles https://lnkd.in/dt4X-pxm * sans oublier l'annonce de la France de se déclarer affectée Enfin je vous recommande la lecture des deux rapports de l'Interface Science Politique SLUS https://lnkd.in/d3YHKfWy (main report) https://lnkd.in/dJmnvgfG (policy brief) lead authors Annette Cowie and Elisabeth-Huber-Sannwald https://lnkd.in/djNJymXf Ce rapport présente le potentiel des « SLUS » pour lutter contre la dégradation des terres tout en contribuant à la réalisation de plusieurs objectifs et cibles des ODD. Il vise à guider les pays dans l’utilisation du SLUS pour atteindre les objectifs de neutralité en matière de dégradation des terres réduire les inégalités, parvenir à la justice sociale, améliorer la viabilité économique. Il présente une démarche pour évaluer les impacts des actions sur le terrain. ARIDITY trends https://lnkd.in/dymb2GjJ lead authors @Sergio M. Vicente-Serrano, Narcisa Pricope, PhD ,Andrea Toreti ce dernier rapport, montre notamment à quel point l'extension des zones arides va affecter tous les continents, l'Europe sera proportionnellement la plus affectée Quirico Migheli, LUU Paul, Laurent Cournac, Alessandro RIZZO, oumarou malam issa, Deborah Goffner, Priscilla Duboz, Oliver Oliveros, Jean-Daniel Cesaro, Papa Ibnou NIAYE, Philippine DUTAILLY, Julie Lefert, Arona DIEDHIOU

Don't miss the session on "Financing Soil Health and Land Restoration for Food Security and Resilience" tomorrow at #COP16Riyadh! Bringing together CIFOR-ICRAF, Coalition of Action 4 Soil Health (CA4SH), WWF, 4p1000 Initiative, Instituto Interamericano de Cooperación para la Agricultura (IICA), British Society of Soil Science, Conscious Planet, NOW Partners Foundation and the Future Economy Forum, and more, this event (Dec 11th, 13:00-14:30) will explore how investing in soil health can boost agricultural productivity and sustainability. #RegenerativeAgriculture #FoodSecurity #SoilHealth #FoodSecurity #AgroEcology #LandRestoration #COP16 #HolisticGrazing #RegenerativeValueCreation #RiyadhActionAgenda #UNCCD #RioConventions #FightingDesertification #ClimateChange #Biodiversity #RioTrio #Regeneration #LandBasedEconomy #RegenerativeEconomy #RegenerativeParadigm #AgroEcology #SystemsChange #NonNegotiatedOutcomes #SystemsThinking Aya Okawa #UNCCDCOP16 #COP16RIYADH #UNited4Land Jacqueline Hannam Claudia Schepp Jyoti Jankowski Martina Fleckenstein Ermias Aynekulu Betemariam Dr Jean-Charles Le Vallée

A side event we organize on soil health indicators in the context of countering land degradation. Come and participate at COP16Riyadh UNCCD, Blue Zone MET-03 on Monday, December 9, 1 pm-2:30 pm AST (UTC+3) IRD INRAE Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar (UCAD) 4p1000 Initiative Coalition of Action 4 Soil Health (CA4SH) CIFOR-ICRAF Conscious Planet

Heliopolis University sparking climate action at #COP29! HU team represented by Mr. Helmy Abouleish, Chair of Board of Trustees of Heliopolis University along with Dr. Ahmed Elshazly, Director of Sponsored Programs & International Relations, Dr. Thoraya Seada, Director of Carbon Footprint Center (CFC), and Eng. Naglaa Ahmed, Projects Manager at the Office of Sponsored Programs, took part in COP29 Azerbaijan of the UNFCCC, within this year’s united call “In Solidarity for a Green World” Our team was involved in many events, pavilions, dialogues and discussions about our continuous efforts in ensuring a sustainable development in our community and Egypt. With media being the way people become aware of the urgency required in shifting behavior to more environmentally conscious, Heliopolis University #COP29 representatives took part in multiple Climate Journalist Roundtables as well. Our conversations highlighted the on-ground actions we take for the betterment of the environment in various aspects, as follows: 👉Regenerative Agriculture:  Helping 40,000 smallholder farmers in transitioning to regenerative agriculture and the actions taken to support them; thus making strides for climate change and transforming lives in the process. 👉Carbon Emissions:  Exploring challenges and possible solutions facing the Carbon Voluntary Market (CVM) in Egypt and Africa; thus ensuring carbon credits quality and environmental advocacy. 👉Water Management:  Explaining our sustainability practices for water management and conversation, as well as biodynamic and regenerative agriculture; thus changing the climate action game for a better future. 👉Higher Education: Voicing our beliefs and university activities in unfolding human potential through higher education as an infrastructure for a regenerative and healthy world. 👉Food Systems: Discussing our plans for environmentally conscious food systems through regenerative agriculture and water systems management. Special thanks and appreciation to our supportive changemakers and partners in success: Carbon Footprint Center (CFC) EBDA Economy of Love SEKEM Group Future Economy Forum Financial Regulatory Authority FRA Conscious Planet (Save Soil) 4p1000 Initiative Food Tank #HU_OSP #HeliopolisUniversity #OfficeofSponsoredPrograms #COP29 #Baku #ClimateAction #RegenerativeAgriculture #WaterManagement #BiodynamicFarming #SDGs #SDG6 #SDG13 #SDG17 #SVGs #SVG5 #SVG6 #SVG9

#SoilDay Soil Health for Food Security and Resilience: COP16Riyadh Side Event Highlights At COP16Riyadh today, a groundbreaking side event titled "Soil Health for Food Security and Resilience" was held, uniting top experts and key players to deliberate on the critical importance of soil health in the realms of sustainable agriculture and ecosystem restoration. Stewart Maginnis, the Deputy Director General of IUCN, opened the event by stressing the importance of empowering smallholder farmers. He highlighted that income generation coupled with conservation efforts is fundamental to a nature-positive agricultural transformation. Stewart called for evidence-based multi-stakeholder processes to bolster interventions. His opening remarks set the stage for a dynamic exchange on achieving sustainability through collective efforts. Praveena Sridhar took the floor to address the crucial link between soil health and food security. She emphasized the urgency for innovative methods to boost soil fertility and resilience. Praveena shared inspiring and practical strategies for improving soil health that left the audience motivated and ready to act. Victoria Crawford brought her wealth of experience in policy-making to the discussion, underscoring the imperative of integrating soil health into both national and international policies. She presented successful case studies demonstrating how policy measures have led to marked enhancements in soil management practices. Dr. LUU Paul, representing the 4p1000 Initiative, made a compelling case for significant investments in soil health. He urged the audience to view soil as an invaluable capital asset, indispensable for sustainable development and climate resilience. Dr. Irene Lucia Heuser presented the preferences of the work of the Specialist Group on “Soil and sustainable agriculture law” of the IUCN World Commission on Environmental Law and analyzed the extent to which the UNCCD addresses the issues of soil security and especially soil health, "law can be an important tool to bring about the societal changes we need". John Mundy, representing One Acre Fund and Action, again reiterated the financial need of 152 billion USD, leaving a lasting impression on the importance of soil health for the future of agriculture and our planet. #Belen Citoler ,Director of World Rural Forum highlighted the role of community-led projects in soil health restoration. She discussed how empowering local communities with knowledge and resources can lead to significant improvements in soil management and resilience. Joao Campari concluded the event with a powerful message: "Soil is the source of life, and our conservation mission depends on it. If we do not protect soil, we put food and nutritional security at risk." His closing remarks reinforced the urgent need for collective action to safeguard our soils for future generations. #SoilHealth #FoodSecurity #Resilience #COP16RIYADH

How can we address drought and land degradation together? This question was at the heart of a session at the IUCN Pavilion, where experts explored the power of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) to reduce drought risks and restore ecosystems. 💡 Key takeaways: • “Ecosystem restoration through NbS offers a powerful way to reduce drought risk while building resilience in communities and ecosystems.” • Efforts focusing on soil health and sustainable agriculture must prioritize empowering farmers and communities to adopt these solutions effectively. ~ Ermias Aynekulu Betemariam. The session also featured the launch of IUCN's latest publication, "Restoring Ecosystems to Reduce Drought Risk," offering actionable insights to strengthen resilience and guide policies. 📖 Explore the publication here: 🔗 bit.ly/41pzqXo Another engaging discussion, "Global Movements to Scale Land and Soil Regeneration: The Behavioral Science Approach," brought together thought leaders, including: • Volli Carucci - World Food Programme Western Africa • Patrick Worms CIFOR-ICRAF & IUAF International Union for Agroforestry • LUU Paul - 4p1000 Initiative • Leigh Winowiecki - CIFOR-ICRAF, and more. Discussions highlighted the importance of behavioral science, community engagement, and innovative solutions like the Regreening Africa App to mobilize impactful action on the ground. #Trees4Resilience #COP16Riyadh

Quantifier les bienfaits des #légumineuses sur la biodiversité, la séquestration de carbone et la santé des sols agricoles. Alexis Duval (INTACT) avec Adrienne De Malleray (Genesis) et LUU Paul (4p1000 Initiative) ont présenté cette semaine à la COP16Riyadh les résultats d’une étude réalisée pour INTACT par Genesis sur des agriculteurs de Région Centre-Val de Loire. Les résultats de l’étude sont éloquents : sur l’ensemble de ces critères, les légumineuses apportent des améliorations substantielles. Les #légumineuses, parce qu’elles sont les seules plantes fixatrices d’azote, parce qu’elles contribuent à une meilleure structure de sol, parce qu’elles régulent la pression de certaines maladies des plantes, remplissent un rôle agronomique irremplaçable dans la #regeneration des sols. 30 ans après la 1ere COP alertant sur dégradation des sols à l’échelle planétaire, 40% des zones terrestres ont perdu ou sont en train de perdre leur fertilité. Il ne s’agit pas seulement de lutter contre la #désertification. L’Observatoire Européen des Sols (EUSO) estime que 60% des sols européens sont dégradés, s’appuyant sur 15 indicateurs d’analyse. (Re)placer les légumineuses au centre de la transition agricole et alimentaire : c’est le sens de l’action au quotidien d’ INTACT et des 12.000 coopérateurs d’AXEREAL associés à l’initiative d’#agricultureregenerative que nous avons initié en mars 2022. Alexis Duval Fanny de Castelnau Chris Hervé Laurent Piccoli Jean-François Loiseau AXEREAL Laetitia Delaye-Beineix DEV'UP Centre-Val de Loire Patrick Echegut Mairie de Meung-sur-Loire