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🏵 Unlocking Regenerative Agriculture’s Momentum: Meeting Growing Demands Moderator: Vasanth Ganesan, Partner, MCKINSEY Speakers: Jess Newman, Senior Director of Ag & Sustainability, MCCAIN Jack Roswell, Co-Founder & CEO, PERENNIAL Mark Dann, Agricultural Accounts Executive, ESRI Lars Dyrud, CEO, EarthOptics How are agri-food corporations actively supporting farmers during their transition to regenerative methods? What steps are they taking to manage risks and provide financial tools or incentives, considering the time it takes to see tangible results? How can we translate CPG sustainability expectations into farmer-friendly, accessible programs? What are the key challenges faced in implementing these targets? What collaborative approaches are needed to deliver tangible results? Farmers require diverse, region-specific sustainability programs, like carbon offset initiatives and soil health projects. How can we expand and adapt sustainability programs to meet the needs of farmers in different agricultural regions? What tools and technologies are needed to quantify outcomes to soil health, water quality, biodiversity and emissions and allow food companies and asset owners to report on their GHG protocols? How can we bring the cost of sampling down?  ☘

In 2021, NatureScot, CivTech Scotland, and Informed Solutions joined forces to develop a world’s first AI-based decision support platform that would help NatureScot, the public body that promotes and protects Scotland’s natural heritage, improve the speed and consistency of planning applications related to the protection and sustainable development of land. Following months of rigorous user-centred design, research, and testing involving over 30 major planning organisations across England, Scotland, and Wales, InformedDECISION was developed and now, AI and advanced data science is helping NatureScot better manage sustainable development of land across Scotland. Fast forward a year: We are very proud to be associated with NatureScot's Digital Innovation - which has made the 2023 shortlist for The Scottish Government's #ScottishPlanningInnovationAwards Born in Scotland, a historic heart of global innovation, InformedDECISION now has the potential to help land managers all over the world protect and sustainably develop land. Huge congratulations to the finalists, who are all helping meet National Planning Framework 4 objectives, which places climate and nature at the centre of planning: Aberdeen City Council Fife Council Sustrans Scotland West Dunbartonshire Council Planning Aid Scotland Stallan-Brand https://lnkd.in/eMgt4V9W #30by30 #innovation #artificialintelligence #aiadvancements #climatetech #climateaction Joe FitzPatrick MSP Dave Genney Bridget Wilkins Robin Knowles Georgina Maratheftis Mark Elliott Lee Begbie Susie Stirling David Lawton James Cruddas Steve Cooper Steve Roud Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Affeiz Abdul Razak James Fletcher Redza I. Bik Soon Lau Francis Delafaille Andrew Harrison

As an engagement consultant, I see a lot of comments from stakeholders about the potential environmental impact, both positive and negative, of proposed projects. It's interesting to see that AI could and is already managing the challenges of balancing planning needs and environmental impact. This is an exciting development, and I'm curious to see how this project develops. The use of AI in informing project development and planning decisions is likely to divide the public and stakeholders - some people will feel more comfortable with planning proposals because they know the environmental data has been carefully considered and analysed. But, given the recent rise of AI and general unfamiliarity, there will be many others who will challenge the use of AI in these processes or doubt AI's effectiveness in assessing an issue which can be emotive and complicated. For me, this raises the question as to whether we, as engagement professionals, should be sharing with stakeholders what decisions have been made with the aid of AI. Would it increase or decrease confidence and support in the planning and engagement process? And do engagement consultants understand AI well enough to handle queries regarding the use of this new technology in developing proposals? I know that I, for one, have a lot more to learn about AI and how it can aid humans in the decision making process. #aiadoption #communityengagement #stakeholderengagement #planningapplication

Last week we have shared Rusagro Q2 results with our investors. New format of our investors call - youtube live talk with brilliant Irina Akhmadullina.  The link 👇 https://lnkd.in/ehBduTe4 

🌿 Find below my interview at The Gap in Between startup conference in Valencia, thrilled to share some key insights from the discussion on MOSS.Earth climate tech initiatives in the Amazon rainforest. 🌳🌎 🚀 At MOSS.Earth, we're passionate about making a positive impact on our planet. We develop and manage conservation, biochar and reforestation projects in the Amazon forest, leveraging cutting-edge deep tech and satellite monitoring. 🛰️ 💡 Here are some highlights: 🌱 Deep Tech for Conservation: We use the most advanced technology for satellite monitoring, enabling us to track and protect the Amazon's biodiversity like never before. 🌟 Voluntary Carbon Credit Market: We're contributing to the fight against climate change by participating in the voluntary carbon credit market, supporting global efforts to reduce carbon emissions. 🤝 Collaboration is Key: To succeed, we need the support of many stakeholders. Investors, technology providers (AI experts, machine learning experts, forestry experts), and an extensive startup and impact investment network are vital to our mission. 🌐 Our project is capital-intensive, and we're looking for partners who share our passion for sustainability and innovation. 🌏 Let's join forces to protect the Amazon and combat climate change together! If you're interested in collaborating or learning more, reach out to us. We're excited to connect with like-minded individuals and organizations. 💚 🔗 #ClimateTech #AmazonConservation #Sustainability #DeepTech #CarbonCredits #StartupInvestment #ImpactInvesting #ClimateAction #BrazilTech #SustainableFuture Watch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/dTGKD5v8 Together, we can make a difference! 🌍💪 #TheGapInBetween #ValenciaStartupConference #ClimateChange #EnvironmentalProtection #esg #amazonforest #brazil #carboncredits #climatetech Social Nest Foundation Saimar Matheus Bolívar

In November 2023, Dovetail Partners released a report titled, "Old growth forests: How much is enough?". We asked individuals to respond to the report and compiled their feedback into one document. Click the link to see insights from Marcella Windmuller-Campione, Dr. Alexander Evans, Dave Atkins, and Joseph Vaughn. https://lnkd.in/eXRNwjwE To read "Old growth forests: How much is enough?", click here. https://lnkd.in/eS_mkYHC #oldgrowthforests #guestfeedback #forests

Great inspirational video that captures the essence of why CROPXR is such a unique program, adventure to secure the future of food in a rapidly changing environment. If you watch the reactions from the very different people on why they are excited, they all say the same thing: we're deeply engaged with the mission. The mission to create resilient crops. This shows the power of 'mission thinking' as a crucial tool to fix society faster. When a mission becomes concrete enough, it makes it much easier for everyone involved to focus activities: "will this help achieve our mission, how does it contribute"? It's also an invitation to the wider world: who feels attracted to this mission and would like to contribute? Finally, a concrete mission allows a path to be tracked and results to be constantly monitored: are the strategies we designed the right ones?

"No comment." was a bad strategy from the beginning. And in today’s environment, it’s perceived as an admission of sorts, at best. As various food system stakeholders - customers, investors, regulators, NGOs, the public, and others - call for more information, access, and transparency, “No comment,” is entirely insufficient. The Center for Food Integrity research shows that transparency is vital for building trust – without it, trust won’t be possible. But when stakeholders say they want "transparency," what do they mean? In less than a month, join me at the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2024 Stakeholders Summit, where I’ll: -Define the 7 principles helping those involved in the food system benchmark and enhance transparency -Highlight case studies from companies that have completed CFI’s Transparency Index -Provide a framework that equips attendees to respond with confidence on animal agriculture and broader food system topics -Empower attendees to align company values and actions with stakeholder expectations   There, I’ll join an incredible lineup of industry experts covering topics from emerging technologies and innovations, supply chain partnerships from gate to plate, consumer research, climate insights from COP28, animal health advancements, employee engagement, and so much more!     I hope you’ll join us at #AAA24 – Register for the Animal Agriculture Alliance Summit at https://shorturl.at/qsAN7 Hannah Thompson-Weeman Logan D. Hall Abby Kornegay Emily Ellis Amanda Lucey Charlie Culpepper Dale Polson Paul Koffman Haley Grimes Jon Hixson Jeff Pigott Wendy Reinhardt Kapsak, MS, RDN Eric Mittenthal Nicholas Gardner Allison Pigatto Alexander Rinkus Michelle Kromm, DVM, MPH, MAM, Diplomate ACPV Hinda Mitchell Brianna Schroeder Rick Scott Chelsea Good Mike Siemens Jason McAlister Phil Guidry, J.D. J.J. Jones

If you’re as excited about investing in the #blueeconomy and #aquaculture as I am, this is going to be a brilliant session. Looking forward to sharing insights on RAS financing with some of the best in the business Justin Henry, Jamie Stein, Howard Tang, CFA, Matt Craze, and Gonçalo Abreu Santos

Policymakers are beginning to embrace biostimulants through streamlined regulatory processes, but the path to broad market adoption remains uncertain. Join CEO of Zero Gravity Solutions, Inc., John McLean's roundtable discussion at #WorldAgriTech to share and discuss how farmers, scientists and policymakers can work in concert to bring next-gen biostimulants to the mainstream, and ease farmer adoption: https://bit.ly/3G3FNnf