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Very happy to be working with the Alliance and now seeing its progress in its first year! 🌱 One year on from the launch of the Alliance of Champions for Food Systems Transformation, we are celebrating the progress made by member countries during Food, Agriculture and Water Day here at COP29, inspiring others to follow their lead, and urging governments & financial institutions to deliver #climatefinance for #foodsystems. We are delighted that the Government of #Tanzania has now announced its intention to join the Alliance, and we very much look forward to seeing what they achieve in partnership with existing members. Here is just a taste of what has been achieved by member countries in the last year: In #Brazil, the promotion of sustainable agroforestry practices via a National Program for Productive Forests (Programa Nacional de Florestas Produtivas). In #Cambodia, the deployment of 1,600 agriculture officers in agricultural communes across the country, developing modern agricultural cooperatives to improve access to markets, capital and water. In #Norway, an annual policy dialogue with farming unions to negotiate policy measures that are tailored to farmers’ needs. In #Rwanda, a commitment by 2030 to halve per capita food waste at the retail and consumer levels, and to reduce food losses in farm production and along supply chains. In #SierraLeone, the implementation of the national flagship ‘Feed Salone’ strategy to drive local food production sustainably. These examples show what’s possible when countries take a ‘whole of government’ approach to food systems transformation. Think of the impact that could be unlocked if more countries signed up to putting food at the centre of their climate action 💡 Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/d5ZuWHtw #COP29 #AllianceOfChampions #ActionOnFood #ACF Jenny Briggs Clement Perry Katie McCoshan @Emma Williams James Stapleton #David Nabarro #Morgan Gillespy @World Resources Institute WRI Food WRI Brasil Valeria Llano Arias Chris Hegadorn

We're honored to share that Oorja has been awarded the Climate-Positive and Equitable Food Systems Prize, supported by the Seeding The Future Foundation. This award recognises our deep commitment to reshaping food systems for climate resilience and social equity. At Oorja, we’re driven by the vision of a food-secure world where climate-smart solutions reach the most marginalised farmers. Through our climate-smart advisory services, we provide smallholders with regular training and crucial guidance on sustainable practices, climate-resilient seeds, and optimised soil health management. Alongside solar-powered irrigation, these solutions empower farmers to improve crop yields, diversify their produce, and thrive despite the uncertainties of a changing climate. Our work is challenging the systemic inequities that leave small farmers vulnerable to environmental shocks. By equipping these farmers with affordable services and scientific knowledge, we’re fostering independence and resilience, paving the way for food systems that are not only sustainable but accessible and fair. With every new milestone, we step closer to a world where food security isn’t a privilege, but a right for all. 🌍💚 #ClimateEquity #FoodForAll #SustainableAgriculture #ResilientFarming #ClimateSmartAgriculture #OorjaImpact Acumen Ashden The DOEN Foundation Water and Energy for Food Grand Challenge elea Partners Group Echoing Green Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH Aga Khan Foundation International Institute for Sustainable Development Power for All Artha Impact (Rianta Capital) USAID GOGLA MassChallenge The Global Good Fund MIT Solve

Low-carbon footprint fertilizers are essential for transforming the food value chain and reducing carbon emissions. By transitioning to low-carbon footprint fertilizers produced with renewable electricity, we can reduce our reliance on fossil sources and work towards a food system that is free from their emissions.

OCP Group: Leading the Way in Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Action I was honored to speak at the International CleanUp Conference 2024 in Adelaide (Australia) and announce our great partnership with crcCARE. Together, we are addressing important challenges in #SoilHealth and sustainable agriculture, driving resilient farming systems with customized plant nutrition solutions and precision agriculture. 🌱 As a proud Silver Sponsor of this event, #OCPGroup is dedicated to global food security and climate action. With over 100 years of experience, we are the world’s leading producer and exporter of phosphate in all its forms, including plant nutrition solutions. With over 17,000 employees and an international footprint across 5 continents, our mission is to transform soil health and boost agricultural productivity. Our $13 billion Green Investment Strategy aims to achieve 100% non-conventional water use by 2024 (to ensure our complete autonomy, including a water desalination capacity of 560 million m3 per year by 2026), 100% clean energy by 2027, and full carbon neutrality by 2040 (scopes 1 and 2 by 2030, and scope 3 by 2040). Healthy soils are the cornerstone of #SustainableAgriculture, and our customized nutrients and precision practices help farmers grow healthy crops while minimizing environmental impact. By focusing on farmer-centric solutions and customized products, we are making a lasting impact on #GlobalFoodSecurity and climate resilience. Join us in our vision for a sustainable future. 🌍 #ClimateAction #GreenEnergy #Partnerships

🌍 Driving Climate Action in SIDS through Public-Private Partnerships 🌿 Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are tackling climate challenges by collaborating with the private sector through the SCALA programme and its Private Sector Engagement Facility. These partnerships are boosting climate-smart agriculture and sustainability. 🌱 In the Solomon Islands, biogas from pig waste is transforming energy systems. 🐄 Belize is adopting silvopastoral systems to reduce livestock emissions. 🍃 São Tomé and Príncipe is shifting towards organic farming to cut pesticide use. Together, these efforts strengthen food security and climate resilience while opening investment opportunities for the private sector. #ClimateAction #SIDS #SustainableAgriculture #PrivateSector More info: https://lnkd.in/gt3VYrVW

Today we continue our Insider Quotes series, featuring perspectives from our partners committed to advancing sustainable agriculture across Europe. 💬 🌱 Our latest quote comes from Andreas Lidauer M.Sc., Director Sustainability at HOFER Österreich: "We welcome the EUDR, which reinforces our commitment to sustainable and deforestation-free supply chains. It ensures the protection of vital ecosystems, aligning with our values of environmental stewardship and responsible sourcing. However, the EUDR presents significant challenges, particularly the bureaucratic burden and the lack of clear guidelines. We are concerned that these challenges might hinder the legislation from fully realizing its intended benefits. Certification schemes such as Donau Soja can build an important foundation to assure compliance with regard to the EUDR." 🔗Explore how Donau Soja certification supports sustainable practices and helps meet EUDR 🌳 requirements. Visit our website for detailed insights and resources: https://lnkd.in/db3Y66Zx #DonauSoja #EuropeSoya #Sustainability #Agriculture #Deforestation #EUDR #HOFERKG #EnvironmentalStewardship #Certification #Soya #Soybean

Here’s an interactive tool that identifies concrete actions in more than 30 critical areas that policymakers can include in national climate plans. The 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 #𝐍𝐃𝐂𝐬 tool   👉 Provides evidence-based policy options and measures for transitioning to nature-positive, healthy and resilient food systems. 👉Focuses on how nature-positive actions on food can be specifically included in national climate plans, including Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to the Paris Agreement. The guide was developed by WWF and Climate Focus, in collaboration with UN Environment Programme, FAO, NDC Partnership, FAIRR Initiative, CGIAR, Biovision Foundation, Global Alliance for the Future of Food, and us at the Agroecology Coalition, with funding from the German government - specifically, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). 🔗  Mainstreaming #agroecology principles for #foodgovernance: https://lnkd.in/djbaNbaZ 🔗 Homepage: https://lnkd.in/dqkwBYYw 🔗 Press release: https://lnkd.in/djCjFUQ9      

"You reap what you sow." On World Food Day, the European Academies' Science Advisory Council (EASAC) highlights the importance of building sustainable food systems. 💶 As the world is facing accelerating challenges with climate change severely affecting agricultural production and with farmers being front-line victims of these crises, it is clear that at the same time, many agricultural structures and practices also contribute to fuel these crises. To avoid the collapse of our ecosystems, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen recently mooted "nature-" or "bio-credits" for farmers who adopt reward farmers for taking care of the soil, the land, the water and the air. 🚜 Prof. Thoms Elmqvist, EASAC Environment Programme Director, supports this move: "The EU should take the lead and show a clear pathway forward by introducing new incentives and nature credits for farmers and landowners to enable them to invest in regenerative practices that increase carbon storage and enhance biodiversity while safeguarding agricultural productivity. Our future food production is only protected if both crises are addressed simultaneously with a new system rewarding farmers who adopt sustainable practices." 🐝 Protecting pollinators like bees, essential to our food production, should also be a key element of this effort. Scientific evidence on the harmful effects of neonicotinoids highlights the urgent need to find alternatives to these pesticides. 🥕 EASAC calls on the agricultural industry and policymakers to place scientific evidence at the core of agricultural practices. Only through innovative approaches and the preservation of our ecosystems can we ensure long-term food security for all. 🌿 See our reports on: 🐞 Neonicotinoids and integrated pest management https://lnkd.in/ePn--Cjn 🐑 Regenerative agriculture: https://lnkd.in/ecK38ZiS #WorldFoodDay #Sustainability #Biodiversity #Neonicotinoids #ProtectPollinators #FoodSecurity #EASAC Thomas Elmqvist Tobias Plieninger Louise E.M. Vet Fearghas O Béara The InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) Global Young Academy Austrian Academy of Sciences BERTA MARTINEZ GARCIA Rudi Hielscher

Mainstreaming Agroecology Principles for Food Governance A new interactive tool that: ⚡ provides evidence-based policy options and measures for transitioning to nature-positive, healthy and resilient food systems ⚡ Focuses on how nature-positive actions on food can be specifically included in national climate plans, including Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to the #parisagreement Thanks to many of our partners and allies for collaborating to make this happen. https://lnkd.in/djbaNbaZ

Sustainable Fitch's LatAm agriculture insight report compares ESG Ratings of the Latin American agriculture sector with other sectors, discussing regional sustainable developments, challenges, and labeled debt issuance trends: https://ow.ly/AioS50SqnRb Key Takeaways: - The lack of stringent criteria in taxonomies hinders decarbonization efforts in Colombian, Mexican, and Panamanian agriculture. - Extreme weather events necessitate urgent adaptation actions, with solid progress noted in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico. - Sustainable agriculture is integral to Brazil's climate policies, with significant funding allocated to the sector. - Argentina outlines criteria for green debt financing in sustainable farming, focusing on water conservation and resilience to climate change. - Uruguay aims to decarbonize agriculture through advanced technologies and practices while facing challenges from crop and livestock expansion. #ESG #SustainableFinance #SustainableAgriculture #ESGRatings #LatAm #ClimateChange #GreenFinance