Events

EU's Climate Package - False solutions for agriculture and climate action

October 28th, 2021

Organized by European Coordination La Via Campesina (ECVC), Friends of the Earth Europe, Good Food Good Farming, Greenpeace Europe and Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP).  What is at stake: How could false solutions in the EU’s Fit For 55 Package undermine real agricultural transformation and climate ambition

Net Zero smoke and mirrors, a story of betrayal: making the case against carbon market offsetting

November 8th, 2021

COP 26 Side Event  On November 8 at 11:30 a.m. GMT / 5:30 a.m. CST, join IATP, Greenpeace International, Global Witness, Amnesty International and ActionAid International for a COP 26 side event.  Net Zero climate targets and plans to expand carbon markets under Article 6 of the Paris Climate Agreement present dangerous loopholes for fossil fuel actors to delay climate action, threatening land, ecosystems and human rights including of environmental defenders. Instead, action is urgently needed to bring greenhouse gasses down to Real Zero.

Past Events

World Food Day 2021 Virtual Symposium

October 15th, 2021

On October 15, join Global Minnesota for a virtual World Food Day symposium. IATP is a proud promotional partner of the event.  One of the most celebrated days of the U.N. calendar, World Food Day promotes global awareness and action around hunger and healthy eating for all. This year, World Food Day looks forward to the future and the sustainable food system the world needs to build together.

WEBINAR: Free money for local school food: Overview of Farm to School Grants from the MN Dept of Agriculture

October 4th, 2021

No matter its size or location, your school district is eligible to receive money through the Minnesota Department of Agriculture's AGRI Farm to School Grants. The grants support school districts that want to start or grow a Farm to School program by reimbursing purchases of food grown locally in Minnesota. Whether you are an expert or new to Farm to School, there's a grant for you.

Corporate Consolidation in Agribusiness: Discussing the True Costs

September 28th, 2021

On Tuesday, September 28, join ActionAid USA for the launch of its new report “Bigger is Not Better: The High Cost of Agribusiness Consolidation.” IATP's Director of Rural Strategies and Climate Change Ben Lilliston will present during the webinar.