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Agroecology: A Path to Biodiversity and Climate Resilience Agriculture is both a cornerstone of human civilization and a significant driver of environmental degradation. From deforestation to soil degradation, water resource depletion, and greenhouse gas emissions, conventional agricultural practices have imposed s... [...] #Agroecology #Biodiversity #ClimateResilience Read more... https://lnkd.in/eNmcauf2

Studies have confirmed that agroecology-aligned practices are supporting climate change adaptation, mitigation and resilience. Benefits from agroecology practices include improved grain yields with fewer inputs, greater biodiversity, improved soil health and water security, and enhanced carbon sequestration. Find out what else science tells us about the benefits of agroecological practices ➡ https://lnkd.in/dp-qpnKq #Agroecology #ClimateChange

Turning Biodiversity Commitments into Action: A Farmer-Centered Approach In mid-2024, a significant gathering took place in Quebec, Canada, where global leaders, agricultural experts, farmers, and biodiversity advocates came together to discuss the critical issue of translating biodiversity commitments into tangible actions. The “Agriculture, Biodiversity, and Food Security: From Commitments to Actions” conference aimed to tackle one of the world’s most pressing challenges: how \[POST_TAGS\] \>\>\> Read more

🌾 The narrative around agriculture and biodiversity is changing. At #COP16Colombia, experts highlighted the potential of managed landscapes to foster both food production and biodiversity. With #agriculture being a primary driver of biodiversity loss, it’s crucial to explore innovative solutions that allow these systems to coexist and benefit one another. Read our latest #ThinkLandscape article to understand how we can leverage agricultural practices to meet #biodiversity targets and ensure sustainable food systems. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/exT9qt-X

Félicitation à l'équipe de Jacques Avelino pour cet article Perennial woody crops, which are crucial to our diets and global economies, have the potential to play a major role in achieving multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals pertaining to biodiversity conservation, socio-economic development and climate change mitigation. However, this potential is hindered by insufficient scientific and policy attention on perennial woody crops, and by the intensification of perennial crop cultivation in the form of monocropping with high external inputs. In this Perspective, we highlight the potential of properly managed and incentivized perennial woody crops to support holistic sustainable development and urge scientists and policymakers to develop an effective agenda to better harness their benefits. https://lnkd.in/eHYq9DZQ

Turning Biodiversity Commitments into Action: A Farmer-Centered Approach In mid-2024, a significant gathering took place in Quebec, Canada, where global leaders, agricultural experts, farmers, and biodiversity advocates came together to discuss the critical issue of translating biodiversity c... [...] #Agriculture #Commitments #Farmer #TurningBiodiversity Read more... https://lnkd.in/dcEmrQg6

🌾🌱 Empowering Filipino farmers in sustainable, nature-aligned farming! 💪🏽   Did you know that over half of the Philippines' population relies on agriculture for their livelihood? Yet, climate change poses unprecedented challenges like crop diseases and prolonged droughts. Chemical fertilizers and pesticides worsen issues such as land degradation, soil erosion, and biodiversity loss, leading to persistent hunger and malnutrition in vulnerable communities.   ngo Solidagro is stepping up to help 500+ local farmers and 50 communities build resilience with agroecology. This new climate action project will:   ✔ Leverage decades-long expertise to promote sustainable agricultural methods. ✔ Establish agroecology learning farms, focusing on community-based resource management, co-creation, and knowledge sharing. ✔ Facilitate farmer-to-farmer knowledge exchange, advocating for local government and stakeholder support, and integrating agroecology into policy measures.   This project received funding from the Flanders International Climate Action Programme, an initiative from the Flemish Government, coordinated by G-STIC and Departement Omgeving. Partners include MASIPAG, IBON Foundation, and CCNCI (Climate Change Network for Community-based Initiatives).   Join us in this transformative journey towards sustainable farming and climate resilience! 👉 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/d6icK3Wu   #SustainableFarming #Agroecology #ClimateResilience #ClimateAction Tim De Roeck, Viva Salud  

🌱💧 Soil is the foundation of our #FoodSystems, yet it's under threat from industrial farming. On this #WorldSoilDay, we spotlight the critical need to protect one of our planet's most vital resources: #soil. It sustains biodiversity, underpins food security, and bolsters climate resilience—yet 1/3 of the world’s agricultural land is degraded. The Soil Atlas 2024, by Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung and TMG Think Tank for Sustainability, exposes the devastating impact of industrial farming but also highlights solutions. 🌾 Agroecology emerges as a transformative approach, proven to reverse soil degradation, restore biodiversity, and build sustainable food systems. Dive into our latest blog to discover inspiring agroecological practices making a difference globally—from Malawi to India—and learn how scaling these solutions can create a resilient future. 📌 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/efaszAiq 💬 Join the conversation: Don’t miss our webinar TODAY for a deep dive into soil restoration and sustainable land use as critical tools to tackle the climate crisis, food security, and biodiversity loss. 🗓️ 5 Dec | ⏰ 15:00 UTC 📌 Register now: https://lnkd.in/euZV3VUv #Agroecology #Sustainability #FoodSystems #Biodiversity #ClimateAction

Rishi Pathania, Vice President of CSR at UPL, talks about the importance of conserving biodiversity in ensuring sustainable agriculture in this Hindu businessline article. Agricultural biodiversity not only sustains the food-based bio-resources, but it plays a vital role in maintaining a viable population of various dependent flora and fauna, that play an important role in providing nutrients, pest management and propagation of the agricultural diversity. In this, one of such important faunal species is the Sarus Crane, directly associated with agriculture. UPL's Sarus Conservation Program is focused on conserving the Sarus crane population, building partnerships with the forest department and the community, educating farmers and local communities and building capacity to sustain the conservation efforts. After 521 sensitisation programmes involving 58,665 community members including farmers, teachers and students across 40 villages the Sarus numbers went from 500 in 2015 to 1254 in 2023. Read more about this interesting case study here: https://lnkd.in/gXKrrw-h #reimaginingsustainability #sarus #biodiversity

Shade-grown coffee isn’t just good for the environment—it’s good for farmers’ profits! This study from Oxford Brookes University highlights how shade trees boost biodiversity, increase pollinator activity, and reduce reliance on costly agrochemicals. Read it at https://lnkd.in/dGgVarxd #ClimateChange #ClimateAction #ClimateFinance #ImpactInvesting #SocialChange #SocialImpact