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As Selorm Kobla Kugbega, Research Fellow at SEI — Stockholm Environment Institute, states in his article, the story of #agrifood systems has two sides: a crucial role in food production and economic growth and a significant impact on natural ecosystems. Both are true, yet we now have a unique opportunity to bridge #agriculture and #biodiversity, moving toward a net positive contribution to biodiversity. It’s time to go beyond political rhetoric and focus on practical, actionable steps. Scaling up nature-friendly production models, strengthening conservation enforcement, and implementing policy measures to support sustainable agriculture transitions are critical steps toward a future where agrifood systems sustain, rather than deplete, our ecosystems. Find out more here :

Another example of how the bioeconomy is emerging as a topic in global arenas is the G7 Climate, Energy and Environment Ministers' Meeting Communiqué. The communiqué incorporates bioeconomy as a significant element in their discussions and commitments. The World Bioeconomy Association reading on some key points from the document: 🌱Support for Circular and Sustainable Bioeconomy: • Promotes circular and sustainable bioeconomy solutions to prevent degradation and regenerate soils. • Emphasizes sustainable production of food, raw materials, bio-products, and bioenergy while combating biodiversity loss and climate change. ♻️ Efficiency and Circularity: • Ensures sustainable and efficient use of biological resources, preventing waste and encouraging recycling. • Enhances sustainability in agriculture, aquaculture, fisheries, and forestry to support land use and biodiversity. 💡💰Innovative Technologies and Investments: • Stresses the need for investment in innovations that bring social, economic, and environmental benefits. • Focuses on research to manage land use pressures and increase sustainable production efficiencies. 🤝 Partnership and Collaboration: • Shares successful circular and sustainable bioeconomy solutions at all levels. • Notes initiatives like Italy's technical workshop for robust bioeconomy indicators. 💵📜 Financial Support and Regulatory Frameworks: • Calls for increased financial support from public and private sectors. • Develops regulatory frameworks supporting bioeconomy growth and environmental sustainability. 📚Capacity Building: • Enhances education, training, and skills development in bio-based sectors through capacity building and knowledge sharing. 🌳🚜Sustainable Agriculture and Forestry: • Promotes sustainable agricultural and forestry practices to support land use, soil health, and biodiversity conservation. These points highlight the G7's strategy to integrate bioeconomy initiatives within broader environmental and economic policies for sustainable and inclusive growth. Please read more on here 👉 https://lnkd.in/ezdX7S2D Christian Patermann Ludo Diels Jim Philp Aida Greenbury Mark Rushton Flora Tibazarwa Fabio Fava Jeff Passmore Petri Nyberg Yoshiyuki Fujishima Chanda Jain Mark Rudnicki, Ph.D. Marcello Brito Paulo Luiz de Andrade Coutinho Kathryn Sheridan (she/her) #bioeconomy #bioresource #biotechnology #bioecology #bioproducts #sustainability #G7

🌿 Bioeconomy is not only an individual nation's interest; we see emerging interest in it on international forums. 🌍 The G7 has also included points on bioeconomy in their discussions. 📈 🗄️Here you may also find announcements of national dedicated bioeconomy strategies 👉 https://lnkd.in/e3P4V9pX ℹ️ If you have a bioeconomy strategy to share in this library, please send your proposal to info@bioeconomyassociation.org. #bioeconomy #bioresource #biotechnology #bioecology #bioproducts #sustainability 

#forest #bioeconomy 16 EU Member States led by Finland & including #Ireland 🇮🇪♻️🍀🌳identify that 👉 #Bioeconomy must stand out at core of next Commission’s Work Programme #AgriFish #Council See document below 👇

𝐒𝐞𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐢𝐬 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 🌎 Anthesis works with Ruuts and Ovis 21 on the SARA Programme (South American Regenerative Agriculture programme) which helps farmers in Argentina, Paraguay, and Chile transition to regenerative grazing practices and restore degraded grasslands in South America. SARA is a regenerative agriculture carbon programme developed under Verra’s Methodology for Improved Agricultural Land Management (VM0042), and the overall project has four important milestones to achieve: Validation audit, Verra Registration, Verification Audit, and Credit Insurance. Recently our Anthesis colleagues, Geert Eenhoorn, Teun Smorenburg and İrem Gürdal, visited the SARA sites for the third step: Verification Audit. So far, more than 120.000 hectares have been signed up for the programme. Based on expressions of interest, we expect to reach over 500.000 hectares and hundreds of farmers with SARA over time, which will generate nearly 1 million tonnes of CO2 removed per year. Outside of the carbon impacts, this project also improves carrying capacity, lowers inputs, and enhances water retention, climate resilience, biodiversity, soil carbon, and societal cohesion. Read more in the PDF below. #RegenerativeAgriculture #LatinAmerica #Sustainability #Biodiversity #Soil #Carbon #VCS #VerifiedCarbonStandard #ClimateAction #Farming

🌍 Join Us for the SDGP Knowledge Exchange Webinar on Climate Change & Regenerative Agriculture! 🌱 We are excited to announce our upcoming webinar ‘Strategies for adapting and mitigating effects of Climate Change by regenerative agriculture’ on 17 October, 10.30 – 12.00 hours (CEST). During this session, we will explore one of the most pressing issues of our time - climate change - and its impact on agricultural productivity. Hosted by experts from reNature and knowledge institutions, this session will empower you with the knowledge needed to mitigate and adapt to climate change by introducing regenerative agriculture strategies supported by practical examples and real-world case studies. This session is part of a series of webinars hosted in the SDG Partnership Facility (SDGP) context. These SDGP knowledge exchange webinars provide action-oriented perspectives on climate change, biodiversity, and nature-based solutions, highlighting specific examples from SDGP projects. These webinars are organized by IUCN NL, reNature, and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam), on behalf of the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) | Partner in Sustainable Development. Early registration is encouraged. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gYVMfJJT #webinar #climatechange #biodiversity #naturebasedsolutions

The memo mentions that - "Promoting the bioeconomy is important for the competitiveness and success of the whole EU". I am knee deep in - working with Irish stakeholders on a variety of bioeconomy opportunities and the more I do the more I realise the simplicity and elegance of leveraging these types of solutions. Don't let the word simple confuse you into thinking they lack in innovation, in fact it is just the opposite as technology is driving and underpinning the approaches. You should all definitely get onboard with the Bioeconomy!

Exciting news for Europe's soil health: The EU Directive on Soil Monitoring and Resilience is progressing. With 60% of soils in Europe degraded, this directive aims to regenerate our soils and secure a healthier future for both agriculture and biodiversity. Healthy soils are the foundation of resilient ecosystems and productive farming, playing a pivotal role in climate change mitigation and ensuring food security. Only few steps left for this directive to become a reality, and we are hopeful this will lead to major funding for soil regeneration and regenerative agriculture in Europe. 👉At Futureco Bioscience, we are committed to improving soil health with #Genomaat, our cutting-edge platform that combines agronomic, physical, chemical, and metagenomic data to provide a functional map of the #SoilEcosystem together with tailored #biological solutions for improved crop management and increased productivity. This directive marks a significant step towards healthier soils in Europe, and we believe it will be crucial for developing a more sustainable global agricultural system. #SoilHealth #RegenerativeAgriculture #ClimateAction #Biodiversity #Sustainability #SoilRegeneration #SustainableAgriculture #RegenerativeAgriculture #SustainableEurope #biologicals

 🌱 The Future of EU Agriculture: A Strategic Dialogue 🌱 Agriculture is at a crossroads in Europe, facing challenges like climate change, biodiversity loss, and the pressure to transition toward more sustainable practices. In response, the European Commission has launched the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of EU Agriculture—an initiative designed to reshape Europe’s agri-food systems over the next decade. This report outlines a path for greater sustainability, resilience, and cooperation across the food value chain. At CinSOIL, we’re committed to being part of this transformation. Our innovative solutions are designed to align with the core principles outlined in the report, focusing on sustainable practices, enhancing farmers’ positions in the value chain, and leveraging technology to drive impactful change. 🌿💡 We invite you to explore more about the Strategic Dialogue, its key recommendations, and CinSOIL’s role in fostering sustainable agriculture in our latest blog post! 👇 🔗 Read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/emXtY68V Photo: Vincenzo Malagoli on pexels #SustainableAgriculture #ClimateAction #RegenerativeFarming #Biodiversity

'Farmers are stewards of the lands... but they need to be helped for the transition,' says Dr. Diane-laure Arjaliès. Our newest Q&A in the 'Knowledge from the Network' series explores not just the hurdles but also the potential solutions for propelling regenerative agriculture forward in Canada. It stresses the indispensable need for cooperative efforts and systemic reforms. Drawing upon the findings of the "Advancing Regenerative Agriculture in Canada" report, this dialogue, enriched by contributions from the Ivey Centre for Building Sustainable Value, sheds light on the critical roles of soil health, biodiversity, and united action in enhancing climate resilience. Discover the full Q&A article here:  https://lnkd.in/gKQY7JvK Read the full "Advancing Regenerative Agriculture in Canada” research paper for deeper insights: https://lnkd.in/eXEHp6k7 #SustainableFinance #RegenerativeAgriculture #Sustainability #SustainableFarming