Gerard Klein Essink’s Post

Food security and sustainability are critical themes in today's era of climate change and economic instability. With around 690 million people worldwide facing hunger, the importance of robust and sustainable agricultural practices cannot be overstated. Cross-border agriculture offers a promising solution – integrating farming practices across countries to collectively combat food scarcity and promote sustainable cultivation. It's more than a concept; it's a beacon of hope and resilience in challenging times. This integration can enhance genetic diversity, provide alternative markets for farmers, and bolster our global food system. However, the path to global implementation is fraught with challenges – from regulatory hurdles to disparate access to technology. Delve into our latest blog post to uncover the integral connection between sustainability and cross-border agriculture, the potential implications for the future, and the vital role of international cooperation in this narrative. Understanding and embracing cross-border agriculture could be the key to building a sustainable and food-secure future for all. Full Article found here : https://lnkd.in/gxsHJRDs

Bureau Veritas was well-represented at the recent European Regenerative Agriculture Summit in Amsterdam, with our CER Food Audit Manager Laure-Anne Mathieu and Food Innovation Director Victoria Fuller in attendance.  The event brought together over 550 key players across the food value chain to explore the transition to more sustainable, regenerative agriculture practices. Conversations centred on the need for cross-sector collaboration, data transparency, and innovative financing mechanisms to drive this critical transition. It was a great Regenerative Agriculture Summit Europe with critical insights from regenerative farmers, how to build resilient supply chains, and overcoming measurement challenges. As a trusted partner for the agrifood sector, Bureau Veritas is well-positioned to support farmers, agrifood industries and also data providers with solutions to build trust in the transition of our food system. With more than 80,000 experts including carbon, water or biology as the centre of our team expertise, we have the boots on the ground to ensure the transition is happening on the right path. #ShapingaWorldofTrust #LeaveYourMark #ShapingaBetterWorld #OYW2024 #foodsystem #RegenerativeAgriculture #Sustainability #SupplyChainTransformation #foodtesting #assurance

🌿 What Is Regenerative Agriculture? A Unified Definition or Guiding Principle? 🌍 Is regenerative agriculture simply a buzzword, or is it the key to transforming our food systems and healing the planet? 🤔 I’ll be co-moderating this insightful discussion at New York Climate Week, where we’ll dive deep into what regenerative agriculture truly means, its potential, and whether we can create a unified definition across different geographies and practices. 📅 Thursday, September 26th | 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM 📍 Regen House, New York City 👉 REGISTER HERE - https://lu.ma/pokg3h43 🎙️ Confirmed Speakers: 🔹 Marcela Quintero (CIAT) - Associate Director General, Alliance for Bioversity and CIAT 🔹 David Laborde, Director of FAO’s Agrifood Economics Division, FAO 🔹 Jessica Norup - Director, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada/ Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada 🔹 Martin Ochien'g’g - Group Managing Director, SASINI PLC & Chair of the United Nations Global Compact Network Kenya 🔹 Peter M. Umunay - Cluster Lead, Food Systems and Land Use, Global Environment Facility 🔹 Lucy Wallace - Director of Global Relationships, EIT Food 🔹 Gerardo Martinez - CEO, Global Alliance Of Latinos In Agriculture, 💬 Join us as we explore how regenerative agriculture can restore soils, boost biodiversity, and rethink food systems that nourish both people and the planet. Can we define it, or is it about embracing a principle of regeneration? #RegenerativeAgriculture #ClimateAction #NYClimateWeek #SustainableFarming #Biodiversity #FoodSystems #RegenHouse

🌱 A shared vision for regenerative agriculture 🌎 Regenerative agriculture produces agricultural products while generating net-positive impacts on #soilhealth, #biodiversity, #climate, #waterresources and #farminglivelihoods at both the farm and landscape levels. 📊 To truly scale the transition to regenerative agriculture, we need alignment on outcomes and clear, science-informed metrics that support deeper regeneration and drive lasting impact. The world is increasingly holding businesses accountable for their progress and impacts on climate, nature and equitable livelihoods. 👉 Where can sustainability & procurement professionals go to find the tools and guidance to make this happen? Check our new platform out: https://lnkd.in/dsmUQCp4 This platform, launched during New York Climate week, currently offers resources on accountability and metrics gathered from over 80 companies and agri-food ecosystem actors additional information and tools will be added in the coming months. 🤝 WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable Development and OP2B convened an unprecedented group to drive business alignment, where 52 businesses and 33 partner organizations are collectively converging frameworks across sectors to accelerate progress in measuring and reporting #regenerativeagriculture outcomes.

"Transforming food systems for food security, improved nutrition and a better environment" -This year's #WorldFoodDay theme. This theme couldn't be more relevant. I excited to share this blog I wrote where I explore the growing movement towards regenerative agriculture. This innovative approach goes beyond "sustainable" by actively improving soil health, biodiversity, and carbon sequestration. ♻️ Key takeaways: ▶ Technology is revolutionizing regenerative practices: AI, data analytics, and precision farming are leading the way. ▶ Major corporations are getting involved: General Mills and Danone are just a few examples. ▶ Challenges remain: Financial incentives, scalability, and policy frameworks need to be addressed. ️ ▶ Investment is surging: $3.21 billion has been pumped into regenerative agriculture ventures so far! ▶ A multi-stakeholder approach is critical: Farmers, investors, governments, and consumers all have roles to play. Regenerative agriculture offers a glimpse into a future where food security and environmental responsibility go hand-in-hand. Read the full blog for a deeper dive: https://lnkd.in/eNYnp9e5 GrowingIL Dana Kedar #regenerativeagriculture #foodsecurity #sustainability #agriculture

How can we successfully scale up #RegenerativeAgriculture practices in agri-food chains? Here are the 🔟 levers we have identified and why they matter! 👉 1️⃣ 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗯𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: setting up an ambitious long-term strategic plan with farmers 2️⃣ 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀: defining shared principles to help taking action while avoiding the risks of greenwashing 3️⃣ 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀: onboarding farmers in these new practices 4️⃣ 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆: providing consumers with more information on production and quality 5️⃣ 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: not acting alone is key to making an impact 6️⃣ 𝗦𝗼𝗶𝗹, 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁: finding economic models that take the soil into consideration 7️⃣ 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀: supporting them on both technical and financial aspects 8️⃣ 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀: giving examples of successful transformations 9️⃣ 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀: changing minds about the role of farmers 1️⃣0️⃣ 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀: educating consumers to raise awareness and help change their habits We all have a role to play in order to achieve the objectives of carbon reduction, protecting biodiversity and strengthening farmers' resilience 🌱 That is exactly what our clients Danone and Mars are doing, and we are proud to support them in this journey! 💪 Marc Debets, Anaïs Riffiod #regenerative #agriculture #scaleup #sustainability

Happy to announce the publication of the Food and Land Use Coalition (FOLU) latest reports: the #FutureFit series, that I've worked on with many amazing colleagues, including Kitty Parker Brooks Alex Andreoli Natasha Mawdsley Talia Smith Elinor Newman-Beckett Luke Pritchard Kate Newbury-Hyde Elizabeth Petykowski Abel Hemmelder Christine Delivanis Liz Kirk Morgan Gillespy Alexandre L'Heureux Agriculture & land-use-change emissions within company value chains account for nearly half of global food system emissions (10 out of 21 GtCO2e by 2030). To mitigate these emissions, companies must work together with farmers, governments and investors to develop and implement roadmaps that deliver transparent and sustainable food systems. A critical first step is understanding the costs and benefits of the transition and creating transparency on the relative ability of different actors to contribute to the costs and share in the benefits. https://lnkd.in/giWbTx8S #FutureFit Food and Land Use Coalition (FOLU) WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable Development We Mean Business Coalition

•PEP Methods for sustainable food security and rural development 🌍 Unlocking Sustainable Solutions for Global Food Security and Rural Development 🌱 In a world where food production and rural communities face unprecedented challenges, it's time to look back at the innovations of the past and forward to the adaptable solutions of the future. This project is dedicated to identifying, evaluating, and implementing sustainable practices that can transform agriculture and empower rural communities worldwide. 🚀 Join us in this journey to make a lasting impact! We’re calling on institutions, research bodies, NGOs, and agricultural organizations to collaborate with us. Together, we can build a more resilient and food-secure future for all. 📢 Let’s innovate, adapt, and grow—together! #SustainableAgriculture #RuralDevelopment #FoodSecurity #GlobalSolutions #AgricultureInnovation #ClimateAction #RenewableEnergy #Agroecology #CollaborateForChange #SustainableDevelopment

🌱 Growing Impact, One Farm at a Time 🌱 As a farmer, my journey goes beyond cultivating crops—it's about cultivating solutions, hope, and sustainability. Today, I reflect on the profound role agriculture plays in our lives, from ensuring food security 🍚 to driving economic growth 📈 and creating opportunities for the next generation 🌟. At UNIQUE HYBRID AGRO ENTERPRISES (UHAE), we're not just farming; we're innovating. From modern practices like hydroponics 💧🌾 and urban farming 🏙️ to traditional methods rooted in cultural heritage 🌍, we're building a bridge between the past and the future of agriculture. Every seed we plant 🌱 represents a step towards a sustainable tomorrow 🌟, a healthier nation ❤️, and a thriving global community 🤝. But agriculture isn't just about us—it's about partnerships 🤝, innovation 💡, and shared goals 🌿. It's about you, me, and every individual willing to invest in the soil 🌎 to reap the rewards of progress. Today, I invite you to think about agriculture differently. Whether you're passionate about sustainability ♻️, keen on supporting local food systems 🥗, or exploring investment opportunities 💼, there's a role for everyone in this transformative journey. 🌍 Let’s grow together—economically, sustainably, and innovatively 🌾. Join me as we sow seeds of change 🌟 that will feed the world 🌐 and nurture futures 🌿. #FarmerWithAVision 🌱 #SustainableAgriculture 🌍 #UniqueHybridAgro 🌾 #InnovationInFarming 💡 #FoodForTomorrow 🥗

Is there hope for our food systems? How can we transform extractive value chains into sustainable ones that support people and planet? 🌱🌍 We were proud to join key conversations at the #Concordia24 Annual Summit during #ClimateWeekNYC as a core programming partner, where our CEO Richard Zaltzman participated in a fireside chat titled ‘Reimagining Food Systems: Scaling Regenerative Agriculture Through Re-engineering Supply Chains’. Together with Sonya Hoo from Boston Consulting Group (BCG), we explored some critical points: 🔹 Rethinking value chains: We must move from ‘business as usual’ to innovative sourcing models prioritising sustainability and resilience. 🔹 Farmers at the centre: Regenerative agriculture must empower farmers as change-makers, giving them the tools and support to lead this shift. 🔹 Cross-value chain collaboration: Transforming food systems is not a solo effort. It demands cooperation between stakeholders across the whole supply chain. 🔹 Scaling through landscape interventions: The initiatives we’re developing in Europe show that multi-stakeholder approaches can work — now we need to see how they can be scaled to new regions. Now, how do we turn these insights into tangible action? What’s holding us back from scaling regenerative agriculture? How do you see different actors coming together in your region to make this happen? We’d love to hear your thoughts 💬👇 #RegenerativeAgriculture #FoodSystems #ClimateAction #ImprovingFoodTogether