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In #Uzbekistan, sustainable agriculture solutions are changing the lives of entire communities. 💧✨ A new solar-powered drip irrigation system funded by a UNDP-European Union initiative allows Sahobat and nine other households to farm more effectively and increase their harvest. Having suffered from water scarcity for years, the community heavily depended on leftover farm water, which caused disputes among neighbors and often led to crops drying out before they could be harvested. The new irrigation system has helped resolve water-related disputes, made farming more efficient and increased the harvests by two to three times, helping the families save money and invest int their children's education. This is a story of hope, read it here: go.undp.org/oV6 UNDP Uzbekistan, UNDP Climate, UNDP in Europe and Central Asia, EU Environment and Climate, European Commission, #COP29

💡📊🌍 Ahead of COP16, Environmental Finance's has published its 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰, featuring articles that take a closer look at some of the issues affecting the sector, potential talking points and updates from several key players in the market including Climate Asset Management, HIFOR and Verra 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲:   🌳 Investor expectations for COP16 🌳 Standardisation in the nature credit space 🌳 How to incorporate natural capital into a portfolio 🌳 Latest developments in the biodiversity offset market It also features analysis from Environmental Finance Data on the bonds issued in 2024 so-far with terrestrial and aquatic biodiversity conservation use of proceeds. ⬇️ 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁: https://lnkd.in/dSBd8JnR #naturalcapital #efnatcap #agribusiness #carbon #blendedfinance #climate #agribusiness #esg #investment #water #wind #biodiversity #netzero #forestry #tnfd #cop24 #cop16 #na100 #nature #agriculture #nature #climatechange #bluebonds

🌍📊 With COP16 on the horizon, Environmental Finance’s Biodiversity Insight 2024 dives into key issues shaping the sector, from investor expectations to the latest developments in biodiversity offset markets. A must-read for those passionate about the future of natural capital. 🌳⬇️ #COP16 #Biodiversity #SustainableFinance

U.S.News World Report argues that carbon removal technology is good but isn’t going to solve the carbon/climate problem alone. Restoring #ecosystems, preserving #biodiversity and fostering human well-being must be part of the mix and that involves #trees and #forestry – which by the way, are also a much more affordable #CO2emission reduction solution than carbon removal tech.   https://lnkd.in/gx4wUKBE #C02emissions #climatechange #trees #netzero #forests #afforestation #reforestation

Sand to Green joins Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate) with the #InnovationSprint Transforming Arid Lands into Productive Agroforestry Systems at COP29. 🌞🌿 This ambitious sprint aims to revolutionize agriculture in arid regions through a scalable, climate-smart agroforestry model. With an $8.68 million USD investment, Sand to Green and partners will convert 50 hectares of barren desert into productive land by 2025. Key innovations include: 💧 Solar-powered desalination to create a sustainable water source 🌱 Advanced agroforestry techniques to boost soil health, biodiversity, and crop yields by up to 30% 🌿 Brine management with halophyte plants to transform desalination by-products into valuable biomass This initiative directly benefits smallholder farmers in Morocco, enhancing food security, creating new jobs, and sequestering approximately 13 tons of CO₂ per hectare annually. It addresses urgent challenges of desertification and water scarcity, setting a global precedent for sustainable land management in arid regions. Innovation Sprint Participants: Sand to Green OSMOSUN® - Water Solutions Access Impact UM6P - University Mohammed VI Polytechnic Point of Contact: Benjamin Rombaut #AIM4C #COP29 #ClimateSmartAg #FoodSystems #AIM4CReport #AIM4CInnovationSprint

Agroforestry systems play a crucial role in mitigating and adapting to climate change, providing effective and sustainable solutions to face current environmental challenges. 🌳🌍 One of the ways in which agroforestry systems contribute to climate change mitigation is through carbon sequestration. The trees present in these systems absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere during the photosynthesis process, storing it in their biomass and in the soil. This helps to reduce the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, thus contributing to climate stabilization. Furthermore, agroforestry systems also help adapt to climate change, making agricultural systems more resilient and less vulnerable to adverse climate impacts. The diversity of crops and species present in agroforestry provides greater stability and flexibility in the face of extreme climatic conditions, such as droughts or intense rains. 🌾🌧️ Another benefit of agroforestry systems is the protection of soil against erosion and degradation, which is especially important in the face of climate change that increases the occurrence of extreme weather events. In summary, agroforestry systems are a powerful tool to mitigate and adapt to climate change, offering holistic solutions that promote environmental sustainability and the resilience of agricultural systems. 🌳🌱🌍

As COP29 highlights the urgent need for carbon removal, we’re excited to launch our marketplace’s newest focus: 🌳 Community Agroforestry 🌳 Nature-based solutions (NBS) account for a massive 98% of carbon removal purchases, but the majority are avoidance offsets (i.e. junk). We’re bringing credible, high-impact NBS to market – our team has gone above and beyond to vet 75% of global Community Agroforestry projects, ensuring only the best reach Supercritical’s marketplace. What does “the best” look like? Our Community Agroforestry projects: ⬇️ Remove CO₂, unlike avoidance-based projects 💰 Reinvest up to 90% of profits into local farmers and communities 🌳 Restore ecosystems by regenerating land and supporting biodiversity You can see rigorously vetted Community Agroforestry projects, with project deep dives, and live pricing/availability data, all in Supercritical’s marketplace. 👉 Download our latest report to see why Community Agroforestry is the next generation of nature-based solutions: https://lnkd.in/g4ckUTWX #CarbonRemoval #NetZero #COP29

Massive investment in reversing of land degradation will secure less migration, better productivity and better health for the affected communities. Regenerative agriculture, agro-forestry, permaculture and soil conservation methods can help reach good results. Small forest plots will increase humidity for the microclimate and bind CO2. Establish local seed banks with broad spectre seeds securing production under wet as well as dry conditions responding to climate change and insecure weather conditions. Broaden the number of different species produces to secure some of the plants will survive the weather condition until next harvest. Establish drains along contour lines that collect excess water as well as retain small amounts of water. On the small dams along contour lines fruit and agro-forestry species are planted. There are so many intervention methods responding to the changing climate and tomorrow’s weather. How to secure funding for this overdue intervention in the areas affected by degradation? Maybe the 16th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Convention to Combat desertification (UNCCD) will come up with a solution? https://lnkd.in/dVuh7rBG

Certificate of participation for a summer school on livelihood and climate change mitigation and adaptation through agroforestry. it covered the following topics: Livelihood: This likely refers to ways that people make their living, particularly in rural areas. In the context of climate change, this might focus on how to ensure that people have access to food, water, and other resources they need to survive. Climate change mitigation: This refers to actions that can be taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and slow the process of climate change. In agroforestry, this could involve planting trees, which absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Climate change adaptation: This refers to actions that can be taken to prepare for the effects of climate change, which are already being felt around the world. In agroforestry, this could involve planting trees that are more resistant to drought or heat.