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How Agroecology Can Help Countries Tap Climate Finance and Fund Food Systems Transformation

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This is the second part of an articles series based on based on conversations held during COP16 (Cali) and COP29 (Baku) side events by leading food system actors, who explored solutions provided by agroecology. Called Resilient food futures: agroecology and climate finance for ambitious NDCs 3.0, Read part one.

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Op-Ed | A Missing Investment Strategy: Climate Resilience Hides in Local Food Markets

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Policymakers, donors, and investors are seeing the wisdom of investing in soil restoration, agroecology, agroforestry, and biodiversity, among other regenerative actions. Not only are these markets a good fit for smallholder farmers who practice agroecology , but they are also more equitable and accessible for women and youth.

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Op-Ed | Why the World’s Food Systems Need to Transition Away from Industrial Agriculture

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We need to rethink our food systems and transition to diversified agroecological systems that can ensure we address this twin challenge, and to provide nutritious diets to a growing population without destroying the planet. However, the country needs to scale-up agroecology and help farmers to make the transition.

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Harvesting Solutions: How Food Systems Can Unlock Progress on Climate and Biodiversity

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This is the first part of an articles series based on based on conversations held during COP16 (Cali) and COP29 (Baku) side events by leading food system actors, who explored solutions provided by agroecology. And efforts to make food systems more nature positive, including through agroecology, must be integral to each.

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Op-Ed | Diving into the Deep End of Regenerative Agriculture

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At this point, farmers often face resistance from systemic barriers, including financing gaps to support new business models, a policy landscape that rewards the status quo, and a lack of understanding of accessible alternatives. Learning to tread water in the face of these obstacles is no easy feat.

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Dispatch from the U.N. Climate Change Conference: Saturday, Nov. 16

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As I’ve mentioned, a major solution being discussed here in Baku is financing, and we saw even more progress toward investment yesterday. We need significant financing and sustainable resources, especially in the Global South, and we need every country to be on board. We can no longer take food for granted.

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Dispatch from the U.N. Climate Change Conference: Wednesday, Nov. 20

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First, we need to commit to the pledges for finances that are made at COP. At the G20 Summit, which also took place this week in Brazil, global leaders issued the Rio de Janeiro Leaders’ Declaration and reaffirmed their support for inclusive climate action and financing. As a small economy, my nation faces the brunt.

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