Camelya Sbai’s Post

If we continue to consume food in an unsustainable way, biodiversity loss will continue to increase with severe consequences for people and the planet. That is why I am proud to collaborate in publications such as this one, in which a group of experts has joined forces and shared knowledge to provide recommendations that guide governments and other decision-makers to prioritize the development of sustainable food systems and enhance the capacity of developing countries to implement them. We hope our efforts can support the implementation of the UN Biodiversity Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF), particularly its #Target16 calling for enabling sustainable consumption choices and food waste to be reduced by half by 2030. Read the report here: https://bit.ly/3yZRGuC Special thanks to colleagues Simone Wulf, Lorena Jaramillo, Chantal Line Carpentier, Rodrigo Carcamo-Diaz, Bianca Brasil, Camila Cosse Braslavsky, Rafael Ponte Calderón, Jan Christian Polania Giese, Laetitia Montero, Anakarina Pérez Oropeza, Matteo Mascolo, Michael Mulet Solon, Dr. Julia Fülling, Kira Lutz, Christine Lippai, Luca Coscieme, Alessandro Galli, Garrette Clark, Charlie Worthington and Susanne Köppen. #COP16Colombia #BiodiversityPlan #AgreementToAction #FoodSecurity

🌳🌍Today agriculture ministers of seven EU member states push to weaken the deforestation regulation #EUDR for EU farmers and foresters. The reasons given are to reduce the burden farmers and foresters feel by complying to the new law. It seems kind of ironic, considering that they are actually the ones who will feel the consequences of the climate and biodiversity crisis - both fueled by the deforestation worldwide - in their everyday business more and more each year. This should by far be the larger burden to be worried about! Meanwhile a group of NGOs published a report that emphasizes not only the severity of deforestation worldwide and how urgent it is for all countries bundle theirs efforts into combatting deforestation, but also how the EU is complicit in it via its cash flows. 💰 OroVerde fully supports this report and co-signed it. Strong and joint action to stop the climate and biodiversity crisis cannot wait! 🌱🌿 The EUDR is a breakthrough regulation. With it, the EU is finally taking responsibility for the forest-risk commodities and products we import and export. But it does not yet include the finance sector in its due diligence requirements. It needs improvement to really stop EU's involvement in worldwide nature destruction - for the sake of all of us! 🌲🛑 You can read the entire report here 👉https://lnkd.in/efAP2WhG

Is the EUDR really about the EU taking responsibility for climate change or just another autocratic top down measure? Can any intervention have its desired intentions if the support, finance and repercussions are not part of the accountability landscape? This measure was to encourage EU chocolate makers to buy better stuff. But it seems to be just another weapon to use against viable agricultural practices and those doing their bit to contribute. We may not be in the EU but it’s not going to be easy to escape.

Join us at the COP29 NDC Partnership Pavilion today or tune in from a distance ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eaQTMqc8 ✅ Aligning NDCs: Mitigation, Adaptation and Food Systems for 1.5°C and Resilience This event will showcase country experiences in crafting NDCs aligned with global goals while driving food system transformation. ✅ Brazil's Next NDC: Integrating National Climate Policies for Investable NDCs 🇧🇷 Brazil will present its updated NDC, highlighting how the new NDC can be translated into investable frameworks to foster on-the-ground implementation. ✅ Mangroves in NDCs: Scaling up Implementation for People, Climate and Nature Leading conservation organizations will highlight how including mangrove-positive targets in NDCs can mobilize action and finance for mangrove conservation. ✅ Nature in 2025 NDCs: Enhancing Ambition through Forestry, Food Systems and Other Nature-Based Solutions Leading environmental organizations will present the second edition of the NDC Guide for Enhancing Ambition with Nature-Based Solutions. ✅ Strengthening Agri-Food systems: Opportunities to Fast Track NDC Implementation Goals This session will highlight how agri-food systems can support NDC targets, especially in Africa, where small-scale farmers contribute to over 70% of the food supply. ✅ Climate Investments: Unlocking Capital for a Sustainable Transition (Event in French) 🇲🇦 Morocco will present on regulatory challenges and financial solutions like public-private partnerships, green guarantees and blended finance. #COP29 #COP29Azerbaijan

For World Soil Day, we were proud to have John Mundy from One Acre Fund represent the #ActionOnFood Hub at the #UNCCD conference in Riyadh, amplifying the voices of 500 million smallholder farmers who steward the land and feed much of the global population. At the Food and Agriculture Pavilion, alongside CGIAR and Coalition of Action 4 Soil Health (CA4SH), John delivered a powerful message: 👍 The Good: Progress is evident with 90+ Action on Food partners driving momentum on critical issues like methane and N₂O, along with groundbreaking partnerships and dialogues. Smallholder farmers were meaningfully represented at COP29. 👎 The Bad: Despite these efforts, concrete outcomes from negotiations remain elusive. Only 33 countries include soil health in their NDCs, highlighting a gap in actionable commitments. ❗ The Ugly: A glaring climate finance gap persists for smallholder farmers, with agriculture receiving just 14% of total climate finance. Smallholder farmers are left without the tools and resources they need to succeed. Why soil health matters across the Rio Conventions: 🪴 Biodiversity: Soil is home to immense biodiversity but is under threat due to agricultural practices. Without action, we risk massive biodiversity losses. ✨ Climate: Soils are both a carbon sink and a potential emitter. Healthy soils are critical for climate adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially for securing food systems. 🌳 Land Degradation: Degraded soils drive a vicious cycle of deforestation, desertification, and migration, disproportionately affecting smallholder farmers. The Call to Action: Smallholder farmers are key to protecting biodiversity, mitigating climate change, and regenerating soils. But we cannot expect them to shoulder these responsibilities without proper financing, tools, and access to information. Let’s connect the dots. Soil health is foundational to achieving global climate and biodiversity goals. It’s time to prioritise smallholder farmers in policy and financing decisions. Read the Food Systems Call to Action here: https://lnkd.in/gYCsHAv7 #ActionOnFood #WorldSoilDay #UNCCD #COP29 #SoilHealth #ClimateAction #SmallholderFarmers

Food systems are the leading source of methane emissions and biodiversity loss, and they use around 70% of fresh water. If food waste were a country, it would be the third highest emitter in the world. Meanwhile, emissions from agriculture are increasing in developing countries – a worrying trend which must be reversed according to world bank.

🌿As global leaders gather for #COP16 under the theme of “Peace with Nature,” it's crucial to highlight the role of agrobiodiversity in building resilient and sustainable agri-food systems. However, agrobiodiversity is rapidly declining due to unsustainable practices, threatening our ability to address both biodiversity loss and climate change.🌿 The DeSIRA-LIFT knowledge brief on "Addressing Biodiversity Loss and Agrobiodiversity" outlines key initiatives in sub-Saharan Africa that are working to reverse this trend. It offers solutions like promoting underutilized crops, investing in farmer-led innovation, and strengthening partnerships to embed biodiversity into food systems. 🌾🌱 Agroecological practices such as intercropping and agroforestry are essential for increasing resilience, improving agricultural productivity, and supporting culturally diverse diets. More than ever, we need to take action to scale these solutions and ensure biodiversity-positive practices are integrated into policies and food systems. 📚 Find the full publication on the DeSIRA-LIFT website here: https://lnkd.in/d8dQuyg3 #PeaceWithNature #COP16Cali #Agrobiodiversity #Agroecology #ClimateAction #Biodiversity #SustainableFoodSystems

Land degradation threatens the livelihoods of billions and undermines global food security. As fertile land diminishes due to overuse, deforestation, and climate change, our ability to produce enough food for a growing population is at risk. Did you know? 🌾 52% of agricultural land is already degraded. 🌱 Soil erosion and nutrient depletion reduce crop yields by up to 50%. 🌳 Healthy ecosystems are essential for sustainable food production and biodiversity. We have the urgent need to protect and restore our lands. UNDP promotes best practices in conservation and sustainable development, which include: enabling a transition towards sustainable food production and agroecology; safeguarding biodiversity in the face of the increasing pressure exerted by food systems. Join the movement. Act for our legacy, our future. #United4Land. Learn more about food systems transformation here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/duPYMSJA #LandDegradation #FoodSecurity #ActNow 

Future Economy Forum's Merijn Dols spoke at the COP16Riyadh session: "Financing Soil Health and Land Restoration for Food Security and Resilience" 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 more, the session explored how investing in soil health can boost agricultural productivity and sustainability.

Right now, I’m following the CIFOR-ICRAF session at #UNCCD COP16 on “Financing Soil Health and Restoration for Food Systems Transformation.” This discussion is pivotal to ensuring that farmers—particularly in regions like rural Mexico—can access the capital they need to adopt regenerative practices that enrich soils, increase resilience, and enhance local livelihoods. Our work alongside a network of forward-thinking partners—ranging from microfinance institutions to ethical investment funds and government agencies—seeks to bridge the gap between farmers and the financial support they need. By channeling resources into regenerative agriculture, we’re enabling smallholders to restore degraded lands, protect soil health, and strengthen their communities against climate pressures. If we can align financial tools with sustainable land management strategies, we’ll empower farmers to invest in soil regeneration, diversify their production, and build vibrant, future-proof food systems. Let’s keep an eye on the outcomes from today’s event and continue the collective effort to turn sustainable solutions into tangible opportunities for those who steward our land. #SoilHealth #RegenerativeAgriculture #Financing #FoodSystems #FarmerEngagement #Resilience