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

Food Tank

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

Food Tank

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

Food Tank

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. Many farmers, for example, farmers are now producing drought-resistant nopal cacti to feed their livestock.

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Release: House Farm Bill Misses Opportunity to Move Agriculture Forward

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

NSAC hopes that Congress can ultimately see the wisdom of funding state and tribal soil health programs through RCPP, as proposed in the Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act in the Senate. 5102, 5103, 5019, 5110, 5202, 5503, 5402, 112205 ) Title 6 – Rural Development Includes the Food Supply Chain Guaranteed Loan Program.

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Dispatch from the U.N. Climate Change Conference: Friday, Dec. 8

Food Tank

In the months leading up to COP28, a petition by the Global People’s Caravan for Food, Land and Climate Justice has circulated among small farming communities, agricultural workers, Indigenous groups, and other rural advocates. Rural peoples have lost the most, and stand to lose the most, from the climate crisis.

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Food and Farming at the Forefront of Labour’s Missions for Change – September 2024

Sustainable Food Trust

xix] Regenerative agriculture also has potential to support resilient rural communities and jobs. The Local Government Association notes that there are “significant opportunities for rural and coastal communities in nature restoration, food, agriculture, land management and renewable energy infrastructure. cattle industry.

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5 Critical Agriculture Topics to Incorporate Into Any Climate-Related Event

Agritecture Blog

More than just an explicit set of production practices, this way of farming is known as “agroecology”, and refers to working with, rather than against, nature. This preserves the agricultural character of the area’s rural communities while also allowing each party to reap certain benefits.