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April 16th, 2017,
U.S. President Donald Trump may still deny the harsh realities of climate change, but no one in southern Mozambique has any doubts. They dont have much food either.
August 17th, 2015,
When it comes to climate change, money cant solve everything, but it can help. The Green Climate Fund (GCF) is one of the most promising new vehicles to finance climate initiatives in developing countries already particularly hard hit by extreme weather.
September 9th, 2020,
… and environmentally unsustainable over the medium to long term. IATPs new report, Agricultural Finance for Climate Resilience , surveys policies and instruments in five segments of U.S. agricultural and agribusiness finance : taxpayer …
June 24th, 2021,
… their respective authorities and assessments to protect these workers. Reforms to food and farm programs Supply chain resilience has not been a primary focus of Farm Bill programs, but IATP highlighted several opportunities for reforms: USDA-backed farm lending currently does not integrate climate-related risk and supply chain resilience into lending terms, nor does it coordinate lending with relevant technical assistance to reduce those … with predictable parity price levels, incentives for more climate-resilient farming and food systems. When considering resilience of food production supply chains in the U.S., soil health should be a foundational pillar. The USDA should …
September 8th, 2020,
… have to be agreed by the FCS regulator, the FCA, and possibly require new congressional authority. Climate financial resilience and the Farm Credit Administrations safety and soundness mandate It has been almost a decade since the FCA … subject to public review and comment. Climate-resilient private agricultural lending The regulatory outlook for climate resilience in the private agricultural credit system is difficult to foresee. In 2019, the Federal Deposit Insurance …
June 16th, 2019,
… a just transition away from a destructive conventional agriculture and food system to one that builds agricultural resilience, rebuilds ecosystems, supports localized, fair food systems and strengthens local communities. It is an … a just transition away from a destructive conventional agriculture and food system to one that builds agricultural resilience, rebuilds ecosystems, supports localized, fair food systems and strengthens local communities. It is an … and Trade Policy (IATP), June 2019 Minneapolis | Washington D.C. | Berlin iatp.org AGROECOLOGY Key to agricultural resilience and ecosystem recovery INSTITUTE FOR AGRICULTURE AND TRADE POLICY 2 LESSONS FOR THE KJWA Agroecology has been …
May 18th, 2020
… May 27th at 3:30pm CDT - May 27th at 4:30pm CDT Town Hall on COVID-19, Trade and Resilience Watch the Zoom recording of the webinar here . Join Citizen Trade Campaign for a virtual town hall on May 27. …
February 23rd, 2021
… at 8:30am CST - March 2nd at 10:00am CST Food systems lessons from COVID-19: From understanding fragilities to building resilience Watch a recording of the seminar here . IATP's Executive Director Sophia Murphy will participate as a … and income and employment losses. Understanding the extent and nature of these impacts will be critical to building resilience to future shocks. At this seminar, researchers from theCGIAR COVID-19 Hubpresent results from the first … of the impacts of COVID-19 on food systems and their actors. The analysis highlights points of vulnerability and resilience, identifies who suffered and who benefitted, and examines how lockdowns and other policies shaped outcomes. …
February 26th, 2020
… Download pdf Feb 26, 2020 Filed under Rural Development Rural Climate Dialogues … Economic Resilience in Murray County Presenter Dennis Welgraven 1st Term County Commissioner Member of the Rural Minnesota …
February 26th, 2020,
… Feb 26, 2020 by Tara Ritter Thisweek,Representative Chellie Pingree (D-ME) introduced the Agriculture Resilience Act , a bill thataddresses the role of agriculture incombatingclimate change with a suite of … confluence ofincreasingly extremeweather eventsand the most depressed farm economy since the 1980s. The Agriculture Resilience Act offers practical and flexible solutions that farmers can use to increase their farmsresilience while also sequestering carbon. The bill establishes a national goal for the agriculture sector to achieve net …
September 30th, 2019
… Sep 30, 2019 by Gene Metz, Nobles County Commissioner Filed under Rural Development Rural Climate Dialogues … Economic Resilience in Redwood County Gene Metz, Farmer & Nobles County Commissioner Background 1973 SDSU graduate with an …
February 22nd, 2013,
… Feb 22, 2013 by Andrew Ranallo In our final Climate change, agriculture and resilience videothe series weve been publishing all week in the lead up to the MOSES Organic Farming conference its … ability to be resilient. Watch the video , or take a look at the first four of our Climate change, agriculture and resilience videos: Climate change meets resilience Building stability through biodiversity Finding a balance: A farmers role in climate change In a changing …
February 18th, 2013,
… Feb 18, 2013 by Andrew Ranallo Update: All five videos are now available at the following links: Climate change meets resilience Building stability through biodiversity Finding a balance: A farmers role in climate change In a changing climate, farmings a risky business Resilience means taking the long view on climate change Earlier this month, the USDA released its draft climate …
February 21st, 2022
… Climate Change, Agriculture and Resilience is a five-part video series that look at individual farmers and how sustainable practices on the farm help … risks farmers face each season. Organic Dairy |Threlkeld Farm In part one of IATP's "Climate change, agriculture and resilience" series, we look at how farmer Terry Ingram's grass-fed dairy farm relies on the sun instead of fossil … farming an increasingly risky business. Ecological Farming | Jaus Farm Part two of our "Climate change, agriculture and resilience" series features the Minnesota organic dairy farm of Martin and Loretta Jaus who farm the same 410 acres that …
February 19th, 2019,
… building a State Program Navigator for local government officials, encouraging more rural-focused research on climate resilience, sharing best practices between rural communities, and creating an ongoing space for state agency staff to … address needs for rural residents and communities. The programs support environmental, infrastructure, and/or community resilience improvements. The programs are stable and will continue to be supported by the state government. This includes … continue to add tools to inform Minnesotans about how climate change will impact health and what can be done to build resilience and minimize risk. VOC Reduction Grants MPCA administers a grant program intended to improve air quality …
February 19th, 2019,
… to view and learn how to access state program offerings in one place. IATPs new report, Building Rural Climate Resilience: The Role of Minnesota State Agencies, was written based on this recommendation. The report profiles 15 … in climate planning. IATPs new report can help local governments capitalize on opportunities to build community resilience. It can be difficult for rural residents to access financial and technical resources given the sheer number of … residents by collating critical resources that can help in climate adaptation and mitigation and building community resilience. May 1, 2016 RCD State Convening Feb 28, 2018 Stevens County Our Energy Future May 1, 2018 Itasca County …
September 28th, 2015,
… we continue to learn ever more about the potential for agroecology to support biodiversity , address climate change and resilience , and to enhance nutrition and food sovereignty. The meeting in Mexico ended with a powerful joint statement, …
August 31st, 2020
… affect tribal, immigrant and rural communities of color. Congress must employ a holistic approach to restore and grow resilience in the food, farm, and seafood system in an equitable and just manner for all who labor within and are … U.S. House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20510 Washington, D.C. 20515 Pandemic Response to Protect and Increase Resilience in the Food and Farm System Dear Leader McConnell, Speaker Pelosi, Leader Schumer, and Leader McCarthy: The …
July 7th, 2004
THE BWCAW BLOWDOWN ANNIVERSARY
The morning of Sunday, July 4, 1999, started out typically enough
for the people who live near Superior National Forest and the
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
November 2nd, 2022
… | food sovereignty | agroecology | social justice | www.biowatch.org.za NEW PUBLICATION COMING SOON STORIES OF RESILIENCE BUILT THROUGH AGROECOLOGY Watch our website for details or join our mailing list at: www.biowatch.org.za …