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WELCOME to #COP29! We are here not only for discussing challenges that we have but for providing comprehensive solutions for all the world. Please join us: November 14, 2024, from 3:30 – 5:00 pm 1. Upscaling Regenerative Agriculture: will discuss 40,000 farmers' initiative to support and train smallholder farmers to transition to regenerative agricultural practices, improving soil health, water conservation, and climate resilience. November 15, 2024, from 3:30 – 5:00 pm 2. Empowering Climate Action: Egypt Financial Supervisory Authority (FRA) Strategic Approach to Voluntary Carbon Market: In partnership with FRA and Future Economy Forum (FEF), we will address challenges in the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM), particularly in Africa, focusing on solutions that will enhance infrastructure, build awareness, and ensure the quality of carbon credits through robust monitoring and reporting mechanisms. November 16, 2024, from 3:30 – 5:00 pm 3. Sustaining Our Future : Water Scarcity, Climate Change, and Regenerative Agriculture: we will explore sustainable strategies for water conservation and regenerative agriculture, addressing climate change and water scarcity. #EconomyofLove #Carbonfootprintcenter #HELIOPOLISUNIVERSITY #SEKEM

At the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29 Azerbaijan), the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate), co-led by US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Thomas Vilsack and وزارة التغير المناخي والبيئة Ministry of Climate Change and Environment Minister Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, announced groundbreaking progress in #climatesmart #agriculture and #foodsystems innovation. With $29.2 billion in investments, 129 Innovation Sprints, and partnerships expanding from 600 to over 800 organizations, AIM for Climate is turning ambition into action to tackle the climate crisis while enhancing global food security. Highlights include: ✅ $16.7 billion invested by 56 government partners. ✅ $12.5 billion from public-private partnerships driving transformative solutions. ✅ Focus areas: smallholder farmers, emerging #technologies, #agroecological research, and #methane reduction. The announcements culminated in a powerful panel discussion at the U.S. Center, moderated by Jaime Adams from USDA, featuring innovation leaders like: John Tauzel, Senior Director, Global Agriculture Methane, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) Ismahane Elouafi, Executive Managing Director, CGIAR Petter Østbø, Founder/CEO, Atlas Agro Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dCnpMWQB

CTCN is launching a groundbreaking pilot project under the EU-CTCN Climate Change and Security programme in Cameroon 🇨🇲. Cameroon's National Development Strategy 2020-2030 focuses on boosting agricultural production, particularly on family farms, amidst challenges like prolonged drought and rising temperatures. To address this, Cameroon is prioritizing climate-smart agriculture, with a focus on synecoculture – a sustainable farming technique from Japan that enhances food production and environmental resilience. Our goal is to enhance food security, improve nutritional profiles, soil quality, profitability, climate adaptation, and field biodiversity through specific objectives: ✅ Capacity building for 500 individuals, primarily youth with 70% women, in synecoculture techniques; ✅ Addressing identified community needs; ✅ Documenting quantitative data on the benefits of synecoculture, including irrigation efficiency, agricultural yields, soil health, and biodiversity, with a robust monitoring and evaluation system; 🔗: https://lnkd.in/dtrWBJNW #EU_CTCN #ClimateTech UN Environment Programme, UN Climate Change, Fred Onduri, Dr Stephen Minas, Rajiv Garg, Christofer Ahlgren, European Commission, EU Environment and Climate, Nadege Trocellier.

📢 Excited to announce that I will speak at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan during the Food, Agriculture, and Water Day! 🌍 Join us on November 19th, from 17:00 to 18:30, at the Presidency Conference Room | Mugham as we dive into a critical discussion on "Making Climate Finance Work for Farmers: On-farm Experiences and concrete solutions." 💡 During this session, I’ll address these vital questions: 1️⃣ What are farmers’ organizations currently achieving on the ground? I’ll share how FOs drive impactful initiatives to build climate resilience for family farmers. 2️⃣ How can direct access to financing empower farmers? I'll discuss the transformative role of climate finance in supporting sustainable farming practices. 3️⃣ Examples from the field: Drawing from my experience, I’ll showcase examples of innovative solutions and success stories that demonstrate how we can create a sustainable future for family farmers. Let’s work together to make climate finance accessible and effective for those who need it most—our farmers! 🌱💪 Looking forward to engaging with global leaders, sharing experiences, and driving solutions for climate-resilient agriculture. See you there! 🌾✨ #COP29 #ClimateFinance #FarmersFirst #Agriculture #Sustainability #ClimateAction #YouthInAgriculture World Farmers' OrganisationUNYFA

Honored to contribute to the transformative progress announced COP29 Azerbaijan in Baku by Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate). Proud to contribute to two critical Innovation Sprints: 1. Sustainable Land Initiative: Accelerating Conservation Agriculture (CA) through Digitalization in California. 2. Digitalizing the Tree Crop Development Authority in Ghana: Pioneering sustainable agriculture enhancements in Ghana. #AIMforClimate #Sustainability #ClimateAction #Innovation #Agriculture  #DigitalTransformation

Kicking off COP29 with our first side event! Co-hosted by VNV - Value Network Ventures, and International Rice Research Institute, we’re focused on the nexus of food value chains and methane. Join us at the FAO Pavilion as we dig deep into what #ClimateFinance can do for a low-methane future! What to expect: 💡 Breakthrough financing models that reshape food value chains   🌾 Insights and successes from global leaders in methane reduction   🌍 Future-forward partnerships for a resilient, methane-free tomorrow  This is where finance meets action. Don’t miss out on the discussions that aim to redefine sustainability in food production with insights from global experts and industry pioneers. If you’re in #Baku, don’t miss this opportunity to connect with thought leaders from the industry working at the forefront of #ClimateAction! 🎤 Juan Lucas Restrepo Ibiza Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT CGIAR | Aditi Mukherji CGIAR Climate Impact Platform | Cargele Masso CGIAR Impact Area: Environmental health & biodiversity, CGIAR | Sandeep Roy Choudhury Kasturi Navalkar | Marion Verles SustainCERT 🤝 COP29 Azerbaijan FAO International Rice Research Institute #OneCGIAR #VNVatCOP29 #CommunitiesFirst #ClimateConference #PanelDiscussions #FoodPavilion

💡 How do we finance Net-Zero Value Chains? I'll be sharing some of the learnings and successes we have had over the last 7 years working on this, with a focus on leveraging carbon markets and corporate scope 3 commitments, alongside esteemed panellists from VNV - Value Network Ventures, Global Dairy Platform Inc., International Rice Research Institute and USFRA. Come join us at the FAO Pavilion today at 1pm! #COP29

#Biodiversity supports basic human needs and underpins economic growth. Yet unprecedented biodiversity losses over the last 50 years are threatening to undermine key industries and economic development, particularly in emerging markets. At #COP16 in #Cali, Colombia, government and industry leaders focus on reversing these losses and shifting to nature-smart production practices. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dyC4-nME IFC - International Finance Corporation, IFC América Latina y el Caribe, IFC Climate & Sustainability

Ahead of #COP29, I shared my thoughts on what Africa, and by extension, the Global South, must prioritise in upcoming climate negotiations. Drawing from the "documented lived experience" (a phrase I must attribute to the genius of Dr Joseph Mante) in Nigeria's Sankera region of Benue State, I make a case for establishing a dedicated Agriculture and Food Security Fund within the climate finance framework. Our farmers have long employed agroecological practices that work in harmony with natural ecosystems. Indeed, as it is often said, solving the climate crisis is intrinsically linked to solving the biodiversity crisis - a healthy ecosystem does more for climate stability than any artificial carbon reduction measure. These traditional methods, refined over generations, offer invaluable insights for climate-resilient agriculture. However, without proper financial backing, this potential remains largely untapped. The proposed fund would serve multiple critical functions: scaling climate-smart farming techniques, improving market access for smallholder farmers, and strengthening local food systems. This isn't merely about agriculture – it's about building resilient communities and preserving traditional knowledge while adapting to climate challenges. As we approach COP29, dubbed the '#FinanceCOP,' we have a unique opportunity to reshape the narrative around climate finance. The time has come to recognise agriculture's central role in climate resilience and food security.