AWARE Leaders #5 A Visionary in Sustainable Food Production: Gian Pietro di Sansebastiano 🪪 Gian-Pietro Di Sansebastiano, a distinguished professor of Botany at the University of Salento, is spearheading a groundbreaking project to revolutionize food production using reclaimed wastewater. As the leader of a multidisciplinary team, Gian Pietro is determined to demonstrate the feasibility of aquaponics, a sustainable farming method that combines aquaculture (fish farming) and hydroponics (soilless plant cultivation), in urban environments. 🔬Gian Pietro's passion for sustainable agriculture is evident in his ambitious goals. He envisions a future where cities can utilize their wastewater to produce their own food, creating a more self-sufficient and environmentally friendly urban ecosystem. By successfully demonstrating the viability of this approach, Sebastiano hopes to influence European regulations and encourage a broader adoption of sustainable water management practices. 🌿With his extensive expertise in plant biology and his ability to coordinate a diverse team of experts, Gian Pietro is well-positioned to overcome the challenges associated with this project. He is confident that by combining advanced water treatment technologies with innovative aquaponic systems, they can produce high-quality food while minimizing environmental impact. As Gian Pietro and his team continue their research, the world eagerly awaits the results of their groundbreaking work. Their success could pave the way for a more sustainable and resilient future for urban communities around the globe. #AWAREProject #SustainableAquaponics #InnovativeResearch #Aquaculture #FishFeeds #CircularEconomy #SustainabilityInAction European Research Executive Agency (REA) INNOVA - Technology Transfer and Valorisation Universidad Rey Juan Carlos Universidade Católica Portuguesa Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research CSIC Luiss Guido Carli University LabGov ETS European Aquaculture Society Green in Blue Ulster University AIGUANATURA DELS PORTS SL Università del Salento Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH) 3CENGINEERING SRL SEMPLIFICATA Universidade do Porto
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I vividly remember my passion for contributing to sustainable agriculture as a botanist when planning my undergraduate research. I knew I wanted my work to make a positive environmental impact, though I hadn’t settled on the specific approach. When I began the project, I spent the first five months struggling to connect my vision with my actual work. I was simply going through the motions, unsure of the value of exploring water hyacinth as a biofertilizer. Known for its invasive nature, water hyacinth hardly seemed like something that could contribute positively to the environment. However, my perspective changed once I saw the analysis results. To my surprise, water hyacinth showed promise as an eco-friendly biofertilizer serving as a vital alternative to inorganic fertilizer which causes harm to the environment, plant and human. The project revealed that even something invasive and seemingly harmful can be repurposed to support sustainable agriculture, aligning with my original goal in a way I hadn’t anticipated. It was an incredibly fulfilling moment that underscored a powerful lesson for me: Sometimes, the solutions we need for environmental challenges are right around us, but uncovering them requires careful and thorough investigation. Reflecting on this experience, I’m still amazed at the outcome of my research and proud to have followed through on my original vision. #SustainableAgriculture #EnvironmentalScience #Botany #Biofertilizer #WaterHyacinth #InvasiveSpecies #ResearchInnovation #EcoFriendly #SustainableSolutions #EnvironmentalImpact #AgricultureInnovation #BotanistLife #PlantScience #AgricultureResearch
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𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 📢 Reforest'Action and BIOSPHERES, agriculture régénératrice unite to promote 𝐚 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲. To mark the 2024 Paris International Agricultural Show #SIA2024, we are thrilled to announce the launch of our customized support program for #regenerativeagriculture projects in temperate zones, in collaboration with Biosphères. This solution is the result of our 𝟐 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞, cultivated through 10 years of experience across diverse European projects: agroforestry and impact measurement, as well as soil and crop management. This combined expertise enables us to support industries and farmers in their transition to agro-ecological practices. 𝐀𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: the firm belief that the swift and deliberate implementation of regenerative agriculture offers a tangible solution to the agricultural crisis, promoting sustainable food supplies. With deep roots in the field, our two companies share a 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐃𝐍𝐀. Through an integrated, collaborative approach, we collectively address all aspects of agronomic know-how, at both plot and landscape level: a unique blend of 100% in-house expertise. 𝐖𝐞'𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐰𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐬. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐝! #salondelagriculture #sustainabledevelopment #ecosystemregeneration #climatechange #environment #agroforestry #agroecology #agriculture
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🌱 World Soil Day Recap: AF4EU at ‘Suelos Vivos’ 🌍 AF4EU was proud to participate in “Suelos Vivos: European Innovation to Transform Galicia”, a regional event organized by FEUGA. Fundación Empresa Universidad Gallega on December 5th in Santiago de Compostela, Galicia. 🗓️ The event, celebrating World Soil Day, gathered over 50 participants to spotlight the importance of preserving soil quality and showcased cutting-edge innovations with a focus on their application in #Galicia. 🌾✨ 💡 Key Highlights from the Day: 🌟 Expert Panels: Researchers from Galicia’s public universities presented their work in European projects like AGROSUS_HE, SoildiverAgro, MRV4SOC project, FIREPOCTEP+, SUS-SOIL, AF4EU, DRYAD Project, Mar2protect and ALERT-PFAS. Discussions included: 🌍 Carbon agriculture 🐝 Biodiversity measurement 🛠️ Innovative solutions for contamination sources 👩🔬 AF4EU took center stage in the panel on 'Nutrient management and carbon farming'. Nuria Ferreiro, from AF4EU coordination team, presented the project’s #RAINs innovations and shared key insights on #agroforestry in #Galicia. 🔍 Core Themes Explored: 🔥 Wildfire impacts on soil health 🌾 Resilient crops for climate change 🤝 Collaboration between administrations for legislative solutions 🤝 #Networking & #SoilHubFair: The event concluded with the #SoilHubFair, where participants explored success stories, brainstormed project ideas, and forged valuable connections. 📌 Activities included: 🖼️ Posters | 🚀 Flash Presentations | 🛠️ Workshops | 🤝 Networking 🌐 Learn more on our website: https://lnkd.in/d-5S_NF8 #WorldSoilDay #SustainableSoil #Innovation #Agroforestry 🌱
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🌱 Check the latest scientific work conducted on the impact of seaweed farming on marine biodiversity within the Global Seaweed Coalition, a thorough review with seaweed experts worldwide on this particular interesting subject. Enjoy the videos! #Algaia
"Measuring the impact of seaweed farming on marine biodiversity", our last #biodiversity workshop is now available for replay on our Youtube Channel, check it out ! https://lnkd.in/eRtbWNCq Introduction of the GSC Part 1: biodiversity impact study, experience feedback – round 1 Biodiversity impact of seaweed farming, ALGOLESKO farm (France, Corentin MARTY) : https://lnkd.in/eqjk-VjD EU SeaMark project, Skojovin (Faroe island, Sophie Koch) : https://lnkd.in/e5AfaRNS e-DNA baseline study, Kelp Forest Foundation (Namibia, Angelique Dodds) https://lnkd.in/e6agSBhR Possibles benefits/impacts of tropical seaweed farming and reef restoration activities. A potential for Nature-base climate solutions (NbCS), IRD (Madagascar, Isabel Urbina-Barreto) https://lnkd.in/e_P2V5yh Part 2: biodiversity impact study, feedback – Round 2 EU Genialg Project : Ecological impact of seaweed cultivation, Lecturer in marine ecology, ATU Galway (Ireland, Dr. Jose M. Fariñas-Franco) https://lnkd.in/ewXjgDJV e-DNA sampling: Upstream, in and downstream of two seaweed farms, Aarhus university (Denmark, Dr. Annette Bruhn) https://lnkd.in/egF9HrCd Standardize protocol for biodiversity check and measuring impact of seaweed farming in the UK, NHM (UK, Sophie Corrigan) https://lnkd.in/eNHB7rKf Cameras, computers, and collaboration: cutting edge approaches to marine fish monitoring, Colin Bates, Cascadia Seaweed https://lnkd.in/eBkVvWtU #GlobalSeaweedCoalition CNRS Station Biologique de Roscoff Lloyd's Register Foundation United Nations Global Compact Philippe Potin Vincent Doumeizel Nichola Dyer Mélanie C. Sofya Mishchenko Adrien Vincent Andrea Blanc Azzedine Badis
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Finding the right balance between reality on the ground, business needs and scientific rigor is OBC's ambition : the experts from these three companies that OBC is proud to count among its members actively participate in the association's "agriculture in temperate environments" working group. Objective: to supply the Methodological Consortium (Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle, Fondation pour la Recherche sur la Biodiversité and Carbone 4 biodiversity team) with the actions which, on the ground, are carried out in this ecosystem to improve biodiversity. The scientists will then classify them according to their “biodiversity impact”, the basis of the certificates on which we are working. First results very quickly... OBC is part of Biodiversity Credit Alliance and the International Advisory Panel on Biodiversity Credits.
Three members of OBC participated yesterday in a roundtable at the International Agricultural Show on #biodiversity: Sabrina Kaufmann (Pernod Ricard, host), Sabrina Gonçalves Krebsbach (Kering) and Benjamin d'Hardemare (Biota) . Several innovations were presented, demonstrating that protecting biodiversity and improving the living conditions of farmers can go hand in hand. The OBC approach, which assesses the biodiversity impact of local actions implemented by companies, was explained. Its application in agricultural and #forestry environments has been clarified. Join us to scale-up this innovative project biodiversity needs! #SIA #agriculture #impact
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𝙃𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝘼𝙦𝙪𝙖𝙘𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚......... 🐠🌊✨ Aquaculture, the cultivation of aquatic organisms such as fish, shellfish, and plants, is one of the world’s oldest food production practices. Its origins can be traced back thousands of years, with evidence of early forms of aquaculture appearing in various ancient civilizations. In ancient China, around 2500 BCE, people began raising carp in ponds, a practice documented in Fan Li’s The Classic of Fish Culture. This text, written during the 5th century BCE, detailed techniques for breeding and managing fish populations, laying the foundation for modern aquaculture. Similarly, the ancient Egyptians engaged in fish farming, often capturing wild fish in controlled enclosures along the Nile River. The Romans also practiced aquaculture by creating saltwater fishponds to cultivate species like oysters and mullet. These ponds were an innovation in aquaculture engineering, demonstrating a deep understanding of aquatic ecosystems. In Asia, Japan specialized in cultivating seaweed and shellfish, while the Polynesians constructed fishponds to ensure a stable food supply. Modern aquaculture began to take shape in the 19th century with advancements in hatchery technology, particularly in Europe and North America. By the mid-20th century, it expanded globally, driven by rising demand for seafood and the decline of wild fish stocks. Today, aquaculture continues to evolve, integrating scientific research and sustainable practices to address global food security challenges, while honoring its ancient roots as one of humanity’s earliest innovations in agriculture. Edit Courtesy 📸 | Malinda Pabasara Post Content 📝 | Chandima D Muthunayaka #AquaClub #OceanUniversityOfSriLanka #OCUSL #Finaura24
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🗨 "Grasslands have more functions than many people think" 🌿 The Executive Board has named Nick van Eekeren Professor by special appointment for Regenerative Grassland Systems in the Farming Systems Ecology Group, WUR 🎓 "Grasslands are not only for milk production," says Van Eekeren. "This type of land use also plays an important role in challenges related to climate, water quality and biodiversity. In general, grasslands often outperform arable land in terms of soil quality, carbon storage and biodiversity. With all these useful functions (ecosystem services), grasslands also give extra purpose to ruminant systems." 🐄 Ruminants convert grass into high-quality food. This comes with unwanted emissions of greenhouse gases and nitrogen, loss of biodiversity and erosion due to improper grazing. "Improvements can be made by increasing the diversity of grasslands with nitrogen-fixing clovers and herbs. It’s important to increase the longevity of these multi-species grasslands and to adapt grazing systems to promote both the build-up and restoration (regeneration) of ecosystem services," Van Eekeren explains. 💚 Van Eekeren talks enthusiastically about his new part-time position: "Grasslands, with their ecosystem services, will continue to play a vital role in the future agricultural food system. The challenge is to optimise and better exploit the positive interactions between grasslands, ruminants, soil quality and biodiversity. Together with the Farming Systems Ecology chair group at Wageningen University & Research, I want to study these interactions and translate them in farming systems that work." 👏 Congratulations Nick van Eekeren! Want to know more about his work? Read the full interview 👉 https://lnkd.in/eWpb6ZPK Louis Bolk Instituut | Triodos Foundation | #grasslands #biodiversity #farmingsystems #foodsystems #agriculture
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Open Horizon Day will be held on June 4th, by IAOFIceland and @arionbanki dedicated to exploring the pressing issues and innovative solutions in the ocean and aquaculture sectors. While the event is open to all, registration is required. Keynote speaker is Peter Thomson, UN special envoy Ocean - Importance of the ocean. In addition to Thomson, Ambassador Stefán Jón Hafstein will make a presentation together with experts in the field of fish farming and marine biology. The moderator is Árni Mathiesen, board member of IAOF and former minister. Agenda; https://lnkd.in/grKqsGsn The aim of the symposium is to discuss challenges and opportunities related to the production of seafood in relation to the increasing demand for protein on a global scale. Fish farming has grown rapidly and is one of the main methods of seafood production in the world. In Iceland the main focus is to promote the production of valuable marine products with minimal negative impact on natural resources and biological diversity. It is important that fish farming companies are in a position to implement countermeasures to reduce negative environmental impacts and at the same time promote the implementation of international sustainability and ISO standards and circular solutions to promote sustainability in its operations. There are great opportunities for value creation in the field of aquaculture in Iceland, but it is clear that the continued growth of the sector goes hand in hand with the health of the marine ecosystem. Kindly secure your seat at the symposium held at Arion Bank's Headquarters at Borgartún, Reykjavik. https://lnkd.in/gwp22ebY #aquacultureiceland
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🌳 🎉 New publication 🌳 🎉 What happens when you increase woodland cover in a national park? This question we investigate in our new publication "Using the Ecosystem Services assessment tool TESSA to balance the multiple landscape demands of increasing woodlands in a UK national park" The Howgill Fells is an impressive area of upland smooth and rounded hills in Cumbria and parts of it within the Yorkshire Dales National Park, UK. Their beauty attracts many visitors for nature-based recreational activities and there are a strong cultural farming identity within the area. But the area also experiences its challenges such as ongoing severe flash floods and the hills have been subject to overgrazing and are therefore ecological depleted. Our study explore the ecosystem service consequences of planting woodland under different scenarios, with a focus on climate, water, nature-based creation and agricultural production. All in collaboration with a long list of Cumbrian stakeholders - thank you to you all! Is there an optimal scenario for all? Check it out 👇 https://lnkd.in/dnQ75Kaa The study was funded by Forestry Commission, University of Cumbria, Centre for National Parks & Protected Areas, Department of Agroecology - Aarhus University and Center for Sustainable Landscapes under Global Change (SustainScapes)
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Aquaponics Tip 18 - The Outdoor Aquaponics Advantage 🐟 One of the most fascinating aspects of outdoor aquaponics is the ability to provide your fish with a natural and nutrient-rich diet. 🪰Insects, those tiny creatures often seen as pests, can actually be a valuable food source for your aquatic friends. When you place your aquaponics system outdoors, your fish have the chance to freely feed on these natural protein-packed treats. Here are some of the benefits of allowing your fish to feed on insects: 👉Natural Diet: Insects provide a more natural and balanced diet for your fish, mimicking their natural feeding habits. 👉Improved Health: A diet rich in insects can lead to healthier, more vibrant fish. 👉Cost-Effective: By reducing or eliminating the need for commercial fish food, you can significantly lower your operating costs. 👉Environmental Benefits: Encouraging natural pest control in your garden and reducing your reliance on manufactured fish food can have a positive impact on the environment. #aquaponics #aquaculture #circularity #EUresearch #awareponics #outdooraquaponics #naturalfishfood #sustainableliving #growyourownfood European Research Executive Agency (REA) INNOVA - Technology Transfer and Valorisation Universidad Rey Juan Carlos Universidade Católica Portuguesa CSIC Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research Luiss Guido Carli University LabGov ETS European Aquaculture Society Green in Blue Ulster University AIGUANATURA DELS PORTS SL Università del Salento Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH) 3CENGINEERING SRL SEMPLIFICATA Universidade do Porto International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Autorità Idrica Pugliese Universidad Católica del Maule
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