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Competitive advantage with an Impact Strategy. Find out how African agribusiness can seize the opportunity of the transition towards sustainable value chains.

Asia is leading the way in sustainable finance. The food security issue is real... #sustainability #climateaction #asia #finance #agriculture #water #energy #foodsecurity #investments https://lnkd.in/gkPikf_x

UPL Corp is thrilled to announce the publication of its third annual Africa Sustainability Impact Report. This report is a testament to the collective hard work, innovation, and dedication to fostering sustainable agricultural practices across Africa. Highlights from this year's report include: 🌱Training & Environmental Stewardship: We trained an impressive 97,131 individuals in Good Agricultural Practices and 12,332 in Environmental Stewardship, paving the way for a greener and safer future. 🌱Technological Innovation: We obtained 103 new input products registrations and commercialized 132 seed varieties, showcasing our commitment to advancing agricultural technology. 🌱Food Chain Enhancement: We reached a phenomenal 480,147 farmers through integrated projects, providing vital services such as input kits, extension services, input finance, and market access to smallholder farmers. 🌱Partnership Development: Our collaborations with 72 partners from public, private and civil society organizations impacted 535,571 farmers across the continent, illustrating the power of teamwork and synergy. 🌱Community Engagement & Social Impact: Our charity programs benefitted 93,750 people, making a significant difference in local communities. The full UPL Africa Sustainability Impact Report 2023-2024 can be downloaded here - https://lnkd.in/d5WHGs53 Please take a moment to read it and learn more about how UPL is changing the game for African famers and food systems.

Last month, Tinkr and the Federation of Uganda Employers hosted an engaging workshop exploring Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. A key takeaway? ESG isn’t just for large corporations it’s transforming agriculture in Uganda. In Kaweri, Western Uganda, coffee farmers like Sharon and Yusuf are leading by example:  ✔️ Using organic manure to replace chemical fertilizers  ✔️ Planting trees to conserve soil and water  ✔️ Driving community engagement through job creation Their practices not only align with global ESG standards like the EU’s CSRD but also pave the way for a sustainable agricultural future. 💡 Learn how ESG principles are shaping industries across Uganda: https://lnkd.in/depF5a62

How to REFORM and REPURPOSE SUBSIDIES towards safeguarding the world’s foundational NATURAL ASSETS - clean air, land, and oceans - from DEGRADATION and HARMING PEOPLE, the PLANET, and ECONOMIES? Key messages in The World Bank Group report "Detox Development: Repurposing Environmentally Harmful Subsidies", published June 15th, 2023 (see https://lnkd.in/dHmgaW7X), are: ✅ Governments are spending trillions on INEFFICIENT SUBSIDIES that are making climate change worse - money that could be tapped to help solve the problem. ✅ REPURPOSING these wasteful subsidies will help ensure a green and just TRANSITION that can provide jobs and OPPORTUNITIES for all. ✅ The consequences of INACTION are COSTLY. We are running out of time to deal with the climate crisis. ✅ Subsidy REFORM is PRO-POOR. The Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN), launched in 2012, is one approach to reform and repurpose subsidies. It is a step-by-step methodology for identifying, designing and implementing FINANCE SOLUTIONS to achieve POSITIVE CHANGES FOR NATURE. Countries that have successfully applied the BIOFIN approach include #thailand, #indonesia, #philippines, #mexico and #uzbekistan. For insights on this initiative, read: 🔎 https://lnkd.in/ggSZQmQQ 🔎 https://lnkd.in/g6iqbr4v #biodiversity #healthyfood #nutrition #healthcare PROBLEMS require SOLUTIONS thru INNOVATION driven by ENTERPRISE #innovators #entrepreneurs #startups #smallbusiness WinSolutions | Winning Impact

Quick turnaround but excellent grant funding opportunity for agribusiness companies seeking resources to fall in line with upcoming EU directives on supply chain sustainability and deforestation. https://lnkd.in/ev6Wf8Ae

The Academy of International Business Sustainability Shared Interest Group would like to thank Arif Z. for providing as a gift to our SIG the book "Sustainable Production and Trade: Perspectives from the Commonwealth" by the @Commonwealth Secretariat. We are looking forward to future collaborations with the @Commonwealth Research Network. For the special book dedication, please see the comments. Synopsis Sustainable production and trade are essential for the future of our planet as they provide critical pathways towards achieving long-term economic, social and environmental sustainability. The Commonwealth recognises that the challenges of climate change, loss of biodiversity and resource depletion require urgent action. For over three decades, the Commonwealth has been at the forefront of global sustainability efforts, leading the way and advocating for change. This book analyses sustainable production and trade practices in four key sectors: cocoa, fisheries, forestry, and textiles and garments. It seeks to shed light on the commendable sustainable practices employed by Commonwealth countries in these sectors, while also highlighting the challenges they face and the potential to make production and trade more sustainable in the future. A central message throughout the book is the need to prioritise support to small-scale producers, indigenous peoples and local communities, women and youths, and small and medium enterprises to help achieve these goals while improving their livelihoods. #aibsustainabilitysig #commonwealthsecretariat Shasha Zhao Maria Ilieva https://lnkd.in/eEiMvDBH

Best Long-Term Investments Of 2024! The best way to build wealth is to put your money to work in the Long-Term agro food projects! A great way to get ahead of the game is to pursue long-term investing. When you buy and hold assets for years—or even decades—you have time on your side.   The global food system presents a huge business and investment opportunity with an estimated asset value of US$14 trillion, equivalent to between 16 percent to 20 percent of global GDP.    Global support to agricultural producers could reach nearly $1.8 trillion in 2030 . Therefore, transforming food systems is critical to achieve global targets including the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), objectives of the Paris Agreement, and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.   Shifting the way we produce, process, transport, package, and consume food to align with these development, climate and nature targets requires an annual investment of $350 billion by 2030. These funds will drive sustainable agriculture and land use change, innovation in food value chains, shifts in consumer behaviour, and help overcome institutional and financial barriers.   We offer long-term agro-food mega projects from our corporation "Green Alliance" (Smart Sustainable Agro Park Cluster and Smart Agro Hub - Greenport) - short-term in terms of construction time - only 18 months and long-term in terms of existence, for example, like Coca Cola, McDonald's, etc. Since financial instruments are issued for our projects and green bonds are issued, each of our projects is listed on the stock exchange and their long-term listing on the stock exchange occurs! A minority investor invests only 400 thousand Euros - one-time and receives a long-term net profit of 10 million Euros per year and a share in the project -13%, which he can then sell at market value. Or forge the entire business into your own personal property!   It's time to invest in projects confirmed by real production assets. 22 projects ready for implementation - waiting for their minority investors!   We are not selling you a pen, we are selling you a finished, time-stable piece of work!   Buy now - the future of generations! #EcoFriendly #GreenEconomy #circulareconomy #RenewableNaturalGas #Sustainability #Bioeconomy #VentureCapital #Privateequity    Contacn us!

📣 Are you leading an agricultural business addressing climate adaptation in the Mekong Delta? Is your business either led by women or significantly benefiting women through its services or products? 🌱 If so, the #Deltaccelerate team want to hear from you! Deltaccelerate is Vietnam’s first accelerator for women-led small and medium agribusiness enterprises tackling climate adaptation in the Mekong Delta. It’s made possible by a unique partnership between the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and New Energy Nexus through the Business Partnerships Platform (BPP) Climate Adaptation Partnerships in the Mekong Delta. Deltaccelerate is searching for up to 16 enterprises to join the free program, which runs from April 2024 to September 2025, offering: 💡 Direct support: Tailored assistance to enhance your business success. 🎓 Training: Specialised training to develop your skills. 🤝 Networking opportunities: Connect with a community of industry leaders. Up to eight enterprises that successfully complete the first stage of the program may have the chance to scale their business with funding of between AUD 10,000 to AUD 100,000. Interested? 🔍 Find out more and register now: https://lnkd.in/gDHypEYC #MekongDelta #climateadaptation #Vietnam #accelerator #DFATBpp

We’re excited to share how our partnership with Sifca, a key player in the African agribusiness sector, is driving the future of sustainability. 🔍 Curious about how SIFCA is preparing for the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)? Want to know how our advanced satellite technology is transforming supply chains across West Africa? 👉 Swipe through our latest carousel to discover how SIFCA is using cutting-edge technology to monitor and manage deforestation risks, ensuring a sustainable future for their operations. Find the link to the full article in the comments! #Sustainability #Agribusiness #DeforestationFree #SupplyChainInnovation #EUDR