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I successfully completed the online training program GROW - #Agrobiodiversity in a #Changing #Climate, on 14–24 November 2023. One of the world's greatest challenges is to secure access for all to adequate supplies of #food that are #healthy, safe and high quality, and to do so in an #environmentally sustainable manner. To make the necessary improvements, the #sustainable #management of natural capital must be at the forefront of food production systems' major goals. #Resilient environments, sustainable production practices and the protection of #agrobiodiversity can serve as avenues toward improving dietary diversity and quality and, in turn, generating income for sustainable #smallholderfarmers , while aiding in the restoration and #conservation of #ecosystems. The 2023 GROW course focused on the importance of #biodiversity in #agriculture, with a particular focus on biodiversity's role in enhancing #cropping and #farming systems' resilience and #adaptability to #climate change. Lectures were illustrated principles and practices for gathering #agrobiodiversity data through either participatory diagnostic or empirical approaches, and for their utilization to develop management approaches that improve resilience and adaptability. The aim of the course was to equip participants with the necessary tools, knowledge and understanding to #enhance #productivity and improve #marketing #strategies in sustainable and #resilient #agricultural #systems. The training included lectures by speakers from various national and international organizations. GROW was organized by the Mountain Partnership of the United Nations, Sapienza Università di Roma's Department of Environmental Biology, the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT and Platform for Agrobiodiversity Research (PAR). Technical support is provided by the FAO Organization of the United Nations. My special thanks to our professional moderator Arianna Bartolozzi #organicfarming #sustainableagriculture #climatechange #IFOAM #agroecology #agrobiodiversity #inspection #certification #climateresilience

Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT (CGIAR) and ClimateShot Investor Coalition (CLIC) invite you to a Masterclass on Agribusiness impacts in a climate context Session 2: Collecting data, assessing climate & nature impact outcomes to attract climate finance with practical case studies from African MSME during our upcoming 8th AgriFin Learning Event on: 🗓️ Date: 16th October 2024 [note: Participants are welcome to attend both sessions 1 (Day 1) & 2 (Day 2) for a more complete experience or  opt to attend  either session based  on their needs and availability.] Description: Your agribusiness is creating positive climate and nature impact such as reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and biodiversity improvement, but you are not sure how to articulate and evidence them to potential funders/investors? Are you an investor seeking to advance the measurement of the effect of your agri-focused investments to boost accountability while enabling adaptive learning management? This session will share climate and nature impact assessment methods developed by the ClimateShot Investor Coalition (CLIC) team for agrifood MSMEs and practical case studies from Africa context, on key impact areas including post-harvest food loss reduction, agroforestry, improved use of fertilizers, reduced pesticide use, sustainable livestock, energy, transport and water management. Come and find out what key data agribusinesses should consider collecting as part of business processes and potential solutions to common data collection challenges faced by early-stage companies. Wen E Chin Ching Fung Janice Wong Irene Warui Andreea Nowak #ALE2024 #AgriFinALE2024 #MSMEs #ClimateAction #Masterclass

CASA Debuts Its Learning Paper Series with "Adapting Agriculture Programmes to Address Climate Change: A Case Study from the CASA Programme" This paper draws on examples and experiences from the four countries in which CASA Component A (Market Systems Development) works in specific value chains and from the CASA Technical Assistance Facility’s partnerships with agribusinesses in 11 countries. In short, the paper addresses the question: “How can a programme successfully re-orient itself towards addressing climate change strategically and programmatically?” In operation since 2019, CASA became 100% funded through UK International Climate Finance in 2022. Thus, climate became a core programme goal, rather than one of three crosscutting themes, needing a fundamental change to the way CASA functions. This Learning Paper reviews the process that CASA has undertaken to refocus on mainstreaming and delivering climate aims. It presents evidence-based recommendations for policy and programme professionals, including FCDO and other donor and practitioner audiences, to support an integral focus on climate change in existing and new agricultural development programmes and investments. The paper is available at: https://lnkd.in/gCMGdWfd

🔔Key update for our project! FrontAg Nexus didn't miss the chance to join the "Multidisciplinary Workshop on Climate Change Policy and Research" organized by the Arava Institute of Environmental Studies and held at The Cyprus Institute. 🔎 Specifically, it was Dr. Amer Sweity from our partner, the National Agricultural Research Center - NARC المركز الوطني للبحوث الزراعية, that presented on "Sustainable Nutrition and the Role of Insect Farming," showcasing insect farming's potential for sustainable and efficient nutrition. 🦗 We are excited to continue advancing sustainable agriculture and climate resilience. 📙 Follow us for more updates! PRIMA Program | European Commission

I'm excited to share my latest publication titled "Integrating indicators in agricultural vulnerability assessment to climate change in Sri Lanka". The agriculture sector of Anuradhapura district, Sri Lanka, well renowned for its pivotal role in the nation’s food production, faces an increasing threat from the changing climate. This study aims to incorporate the indicator system method which uses a set of indicators to assess the agricultural vulnerability (AV) to climate change in Anuradhapura district. The AV assessment used in this study involves three principal components exposure, sensitivity, and adaptive capacity. The indicators are normalized to allow spatial analysis and smooth integration within a geographic information system (GIS) framework. Many thanks for the brilliant support of Prof. Upaka Rathnayake Read the full paper to learn more about the agricultural vulnerability to climate change and its impact. https://lnkd.in/gMGxwzd7

Indeed, we're up against many challenges in the 21st century, especially in making sure our farming can keep up without hurting the planet. One big issue is that croplands have been temporarily/permanently abandoned. This situation has caught scientific interest because it can help and hurt, from restoring natural ecosystems to affecting food security. With my Ph.D promoters Prof. Jeroen Meersmans et al from Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech and others from #CAAS, we have deeply explored the complex interaction between cropland abandonment and recultivation across the Yangtze River basin, in central China in our latest article published in #Remote Sensing MDPI. Our findings revealed notable cropland abandonment, yet a significant portion of abandoned land is lost due to recultivation. 🌾CN🌏 This study lays the basis for policies that balance ecological protection with food security, offering essential data for evaluating strategies that address both concerns. As we navigate the complexities of agricultural sustainability, understanding these land use dynamics is crucial for crafting solutions that ensure a resilient and productive future. https://lnkd.in/eUNwWdrs #RemoteSensing #LandUseChange #CroplandAbadonment #FoodSecurity #ClimateRegulation

The Central American Climate-Smart Agriculture Strategy (EASAC) strategy of targeting non-binding regional governance to influence national governments is inherently limited and may be ineffective on its own, find Fanny Howland, jean francois LE COQ, Sara Estefanía Collazos Acosta, Jose Arana, Genowefa Blundo Canto, Andrea Castellanos and Deissy Martínez-Barón (CIAT, CIRAD). Climate policy implementation in Central America depends on a range of factors: 1️⃣ International cooperation 2️⃣ Intersectoral and actor coordination 3️⃣ Availability of technical and research expertise 4️⃣ Research input Read below ⤵

Despite ongoing efforts, the troubling reality remains: biodiversity is deteriorating at an alarming rate. This decline impacts critical #ecological functions, such as #pollination, water purification, and climate regulation, with far-reaching effects on both the environment and human well-being. Current conservation initiatives fall short, and projections suggest a worsening situation in the absence of #transformative action. The #Convention on #Biological #Diversity (CBD) Framework provides a crucial roadmap to address this urgent need. Offering goals, targets, and actionable strategies, this framework equips countries to develop their approaches, aiming to tackle ecological challenges, safeguard biodiversity, and foster resilience. Together, we can strive for a future where #harmony and #peace with #nature is achievable by 2050. Central to this framework is #agroecology, a holistic and transformative agricultural approach. By integrating ecological integrity, social equity, and economic sustainability, agroecology offers a #transition to #sustainable food #system pathway aligned with environmental and societal needs. It serves as a blueprint for #integrated #landscape practices that can guide us towards a thriving and resilient planet. Join us today October 25. Our session focusing on the #policies, #incentives and funding crucial to advancing agrobiodiversity through agroecology and #family farming. Let's work together to promote and support a sustainable future for our planet. #Biodiversity #Conservation #Agroecology #CBDFramework #Sustainability #EnvironmentalProtection #CoP16 Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT CGIAR European Commission Agroecology Coalition AgriCord IUCN DeSIRA-LIFT International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) PSii project - Agroecological Transitions Program

💬 “Agriculture and economic development do not operate in isolation from the natural environment; they are inextricably linked.” A recent article in VoxDev from Jennifer Burney, Teevrat Garg + coauthors explores the reinforcing feedback between agriculture, climate change, and environmental degradation, offering implications for development research. The authors also highlight strategies that have been found to improve agricultural productivity while also supporting agricultural systems that are resilient to climate change, including: 🌽 Crop varieties that boost output, often through resistance to pests and pathogens 🐜 Pest management strategies that boost output while limiting use of toxic chemicals 🔃 Agricultural diversification that improves yield, yield stability, and biodiversity Explore the full article to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eN5C224z

We recommend you read: the paper published by Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke) / Luonnonvarakeskus (Luke): "Emerging role of Boreal food production in the European context securing European self-sufficiency and carbon neutrality by 2035" by Hanna Karikallio, Anu Kaukovirta. The importance of the northern Boreal regions for the world’s sustainable food production and food security will increase in the future. Drought and erosion caused by climate change threaten large areas of cultivation globally. In the Boreal region, however, climate change is predicted to prolong the growing season and increase already excellent water resources. Furthermore, new important crop species can be successfully cultivated at 60° latitudes and above. Therefore, it has been estimated that Nordic countries like Finland can take a larger responsibility for European food security and self-sufficiency in the coming decades. 🔗 Link: https://lnkd.in/df8j646F #AFSci #agriculture #foodscience