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Agroforestry remains an effective means for sustainable cocoa. actions such as regular technical supervision of those involved in bean production in the field, would effectively boost the achievement of the objectives of the cocoa and Forest initiative (CFI)

The #Water challenges in #LatinAmerica and the #Caribbean are significant – 25% lack safe drinking water. The Inter-American Development Bank and IDB Lab invite you to participate in our #AQUACERTA challenge, which seeks innovative solutions to transform #WaterSystems in our region. What solutions are we seeking? We're looking for solutions focused on the conservation, restoration and enhancement of water and sanitation services. Priority areas include energy efficiency, non-revenue water, water quality, system management and environmental sustainability. Apply before December 31: https://lnkd.in/gGX8XF4k   From awareness to action, let's create a ripple effect of change. #COP28. This initiative is promoted by #SourceOfInnovation in collaboration with SECO Economic Cooperation and Development , FEMSA Foundation, Israel Ministry of Finance - משרד האוצר, Ministry of the Environment of the Republic of Korea, The Coca-Cola Company Foundation, and Spanish Ministry of Economic Affairs and Digital Transformation. Natalia Laguyas, Jorge Gustavo Oyamada, Marcello Basani, Eduardo Azevedo, Xavier Grau Benaiges, Javier Madariaga, César Buenadicha, William Ernest, Erika Molina, Luana Moraes Amorim, Carolina Carrasco, Jose Agustin Aguerre, Julia Johannsen, Morgan Doyle, Maria Florencia Attademo-Hirt (she/her), Ramiro Lopez Ghio, Francisco Javier Urra, Katharina Falkner-Olmedo, Juan Carlos De la Hoz, Margarita Libby, Ignez Tristao, Corinne Cathala, Ernesto Stein, Tomás Bermúdez, Miguel Coronado Hunter

🌍 COP28's Pioneering Step: A Global Commitment to Curb Food Waste 🍽️ For the first time, COP28 Leaders explicitly addressed the challenge of food waste in their Declaration on Sustainable Agriculture, Resilient Food Systems, and Climate Action. According to Lisa Moon, CEO of The Global FoodBanking Network: "We’re encouraged by the prominent feature of food systems on the agenda". Acknowledging the need for a holistic approach, Moon emphasized the integration of food systems into nationally determined contributions (NDCs) and national adaptation plans. Within this context, preventing food loss and waste emerges as a pivotal strategy to drive sustainable change. This marks a significant turning point in global commitments to sustainability and food system transformation. This milestone proves COP28 is not just a conference but a catalyst for tangible actions addressing the urgent global challenge of food waste. 🌱🌍 #COP28 #FoodWaste #Sustainability #ClimateAction

🌎🌱 COP28 United Arab Emirates, _φ(･_･ 26 leading food and agriculture organizations collaborate to expand regenerative agriculture.  👩🌾🌾🍅🌽 The target area under cultivation is 160 million hectares by 2030. And he needs 3.6 million farmers around the world to adapt to change. Where is the land that has this effect? 🌍🕵️♂️ 👩🌾👩🌾👩🌾🥗🥗🥗👩🍳👩🏫👨⚕️ A transition to regenerative agriculture with a future investment of $2.2 billion. 💵 Accelerating food system transformation Changing the agricultural paradigm from chemical technology to biological technology Innovation will be essential. 💊…🦠🔍 point: New market needs and business opportunities are emerging that consider biodiversity, including the soil microbiome and soil microorganisms, as an important part of agriculture. 👩🌾🌎🌱✨ Quoted from Ms. Nina Vinot's contribution. Thank you for the information. #GX #GreenTransformation #smartagri #regenerativeagriculture #COP28 #soil

The news article highlights Thai Union's commitment to setting net-zero goals for 2050. As a major seafood company, Thai Union's ambitious pledge aims to achieve carbon neutrality across its operations, supply chain, and products by 2050. This move reflects the growing importance of sustainability in the food industry and the company's dedication to addressing its environmental impact. The conclusion emphasizes the significance of Thai Union's net-zero goals in the fight against climate change. By committing to carbon neutrality, the company demonstrates leadership in the seafood sector and contributes to global efforts to combat greenhouse gas emissions. Thai Union's bold sustainability target sets a positive example for the food industry, inspiring other companies to take meaningful action towards a more sustainable and environmentally responsible future. #environment #environmental #sustainable #greenhousegasemissions #sustainability #supplychain #carbonneutrality

The president of the UN’s desertification conference has warned that food supplies could be disrupted before temperatures rise by the 1.5C target due to the impact of climate change, water scarcity and poor farming practices. The effects of droughts are taking hold more rapidly than expected, endangering food security in many regions. Alain-Richard Donwahi, a former Ivory Coast defence minister who led last year’s UN Cop15 summit on desertification, called on private sector investors to get involved and take advantage of opportunities like agroforestry for turning a profit to improve yields and better usage of soil. Read more about here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e3dHXpuu 🗓️ Meet and network with experts, policymakers, and business leaders from around the world at the Emerald Summit. Register today to be a part of this important conversation 👉 https://lnkd.in/gBbf7afs Three sustainable startups will receive funding from the proceeds of the Emerald Summit through the Wallet Max ESG awards 2023. #networking #sustainability #makeadifference #circulareconomy #sustainabledevelopment #ESG #walletmax #walletmaxevents #walletmaxhub #ecobusinessnetwork #sustainabilityevent #sustainableagriculture #cop15

From December 30th, 2024, EU businesses are obligated to comply with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), ensuring products do not contribute to deforestation. Globally, extensive deforestation and degradation of forests have imposed tremendous pressure on forest landscapes. A recent study dated between 2010 and 2015 from IDH The Sustainable Trade Initiative mentions roughly 122.29 million hectares (Mha) of tree cover were lost - representing around 5% of the total area covered by natural forests in 2010. Beyond the immediate socio-economic and environmental consequences of this transformation, deforestation and land-use changes stand as the second-largest human-induced source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, significantly contributing to climate change. The European Union emerged as one of the major importers of commodities linked to deforestation: over 60% of the world's cocoa and approximately 50% of coffee being directed towards Europe. Simultaneously, cocoa and coffee constitute 2 out of 7 agricultural commodities that played a role in contributing to over 25% of the global tree cover loss between 2001 and 2015, per the World Resources Institute in 2022. The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is designed to minimize the European Union's impact on global deforestation and forest degradation. This regulation mandates that companies placing certain products on the EU market ensure their supply chains do not contribute to deforestation or forest degradation. #deforestation #eu #eudr #regulation #sustainability #esg #esgreporting Continue reading here: https://lnkd.in/guThqp97

What we eat; how we grow, ship and cook it; and how we dispose of (and waste) it – are responsible for roughly a third of global greenhouse gas emissions 🤯. So a month on from COP28 we’re looking back at the real tangible commitments to sustainable food production that were made during the conference ✔. 130 countries committed to sustainable agriculture practices and a road map to achieve Net Zero ambitions in the sector were laid out. So what does this mean? Countries are finally putting food at the heart of their climate action plans 💚. You can read more here. https://loom.ly/jiKlS0c #zerowaste #green #sustainable #netzero