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European soils are facing increased pressure caused by soil sealing, pollution, agriculture, and climate change. 🎯 Our SOILUTIONS project is addressing these challenges by bringing together key stakeholders in #Spain and #Belgium through living labs focused on #biowaste based soil improvers. 🔖 Check out two recent reports for deep dives into how the project is working on new solutions to restore #soilhealth in #Europe 📌 Key challenges, stakeholders, and engagement plans 📌 Step-by-step manual for SOILUTIONS living labs 🔗 Read details & download the reports here: https://lnkd.in/esvxZPcA For all additional questions, reach out to Livia El-Khawad! #soildegradation #restoresoilhealth

‼️ Water scarcity is a growing challenge ‼️ As Cristina Gracia Lisbona highlights the pressing issue of water scarcity in regions like Aragon in Spain, hear firsthand how increasing regulations and limited water use are affecting local agriculture, with difficult choices impacting crop production. The challenges have intensified over the years, highlighting the urgent need for sustainable water management solutions. At our virtual event on November 27th, we will dive deeper into water scarcity issues and explore innovative solutions to ensure a sustainable future. Register for the event here: https://lnkd.in/dR-ME8Ft #WaterSmartWithAlfaLaval #waterscarcity #watersolutions #wastewatermanagement #sustainablesolutions

🌱💧A glimpse into the world of Aquaponics🐟🌿 This revolutionary approach to agriculture saves water, saves space, produces harvests year-round, and is environmentally sustainable! #Aquaponics in #Anguilla Government of Anguilla Expertise France European Commission

This is an amazing way to understand what is happening and what is ahead.

BLOG POST⎮ Traditional farming relies on chemical fertilisers, but they have limited phosphorus and environmental impact. Reusing #wastewater and recovering agricultural resources can enhance food security, especially in water-scarce regions. Daniel Ddiba, a researcher at SEI — Stockholm Environment Institute headquarters and UN Environment Programme report contributor, explores the connection between #sanitation and #FoodSecurity, the benefits of recovering resources, and challenges and opportunities in scaling up recovery initiatives for maximum benefit to food security and #climate action. "The benefits of recovering resources from sanitation and wastewater systems extend beyond agricultural yields. It represents a dual force for climate action: mitigation and adaptation." https://buff.ly/3Plz2Cq

This presentation examines rainwater harvesting in South India as a solution for food insecurity and water scarcity. It focuses on the social, economic, and environmental aspects of rainwater harvesting for smallholder agriculture. Eric Tate's team has assessed the effectiveness of traditional rainwater harvesting tanks amid modern climate and population challenges. Discover how their research reshapes water sustainability indicators to better address today's challenges Watch now: https://shorturl.at/bvEOW University of Iowa Iowa Department of Natural Resources Iowa Environmental Council Iowa Flood Center Sustainable Iowa Land Trust Iowa Agriculture Water Alliance UN Environment Programme WaterAid International Water Management Institute (IWMI) Global Water Partnership #RainwaterHarvesting #WaterManagement #Sustainability

Explore the intricate dance between environmental stewardship and agricultural market competitiveness in the latest blog in the MSS2023 series, written by World Vision. Discover the historical practices that led to soil degradation and lower yields, and how a groundbreaking project tapped into the untapped desire of farmers for more trees. Uncover the pivotal role of attractors—emergent changes gaining momentum in the system—and how they led to transformative outcomes. Learn how supporting SME nurseries became a catalyst, enriching the environment, bolstering household resilience, and uplifting farmer incomes. Read the full blog here - https://lnkd.in/gqiqpXgV #MSS2023 #MarketSystems #Symposium #MarketSystemsDevelopment #MarketDevelopment #SustainableAgriculture #EnvironmentalStewardship #MarketCompetitiveness

🌍 Soil degradation is a global crisis With one-third of the world's soils already degraded, the issue demands urgent attention. 🎙️ In today’s episode, we’ll dive into how the 🧱 physical, 🧪 chemical, and 🦠 biological properties of soil deteriorate, and explore the key factors driving this degradation. Let’s work together to protect our soils! 🌱🌾 #soildegradation #sustainability #agriculture #environmentalissues

Rethinking #agricultural productivity: more than yield and land area Traditionally, agricultural productivity has been evaluated as yield per unit of land. In view of the urgency of #climate change, limited #resources and environmental impacts, this way of thinking falls short, write researchers of the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) in their policy brief. Get the policy brief: https://lnkd.in/ekdNAKxh #landuse #agriculture #policybrief

Water plays a pivotal role in the Agricultural world, whether it be the irrigation systems or the flowing rivers, Water in various forms is an essential force of life.