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February 7th, 2022,
… Substances (PFAS) contamination of farm and garden soils, and continue Maines transition to more ecological, resilient farming. We strongly encourage all members of the committee to work together to agree on the details of the … Substances (PFAS) contamination of farm and garden soils, and continue Maines transition to more ecological, resilient farming. We strongly encourage all members of the committee to work together to agree on the details of the …
… and supporting our local producers and consumers during this time of hardship and upheaval. How can we be more resilient as a community?One of those ways is to get to know the folks producing our food and buy directly from them. … and supporting our local producers and consumers during this time of hardship and upheaval. How can we be more resilient as a community? One of those ways is to get to know the folks producing our food and buy directly from them. …
November 15th, 2021,
… side-stepping the need to both reduce emissions from global meat and dairy companies and invest in more climate-resilient, agroecological farming systems. Countries continued to spend vast amounts of time and resources attempting to … side-stepping the need to both reduce emissions from global meat and dairy companies and invest in more climate-resilient, agroecological farming systems. Countries continued to spend vast amounts of time and resources attempting to …
October 13th, 2021,
… focus on productivity, and provision of cheap food at the cost of ecological health, human health and rural community resilience. And yet, this is considered a successful model and systematically promoted across the world through … focus on productivity, and provision of cheap food at the cost of ecological health, human health and rural community resilience. And yet, this is considered a successful model and systematically promoted across the world through …
… of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA, USA Colin Anderson Postdoctoral Research Fellow Centre of Agroecology, Water and Resilience Coventry University Coventry, UK Molly D. Anderson Professor of Food Studies Middlebury College Middlebury, … Museum of Paleontology Ann Arbor, MI, USA Tom Wakeford Reader (Associate Professor) Centre for Agroecology, Water and Resilience Coventry University Coventry, UK Robert G. Wallace, Ph.D. Visiting Scholar Institute for Global Studies …
January 14th, 2020,
… to a number of positive environmental outcomes, including improved soil health, water quality, wildlife habitat, and resiliency to climate impacts. In the face of climate change, agriculture also has the potential to be a carbon sink. … to a number of positive environmental outcomes, including improved soil health, water quality, wildlife habitat, and resiliency to climate impacts. In the face of climate change, agriculture also has the potential to be a carbon sink. …
… which the FAO itself describes as a response to the challenges of climate change and the need for a transition to a resilient food system. A recent study estimates that there are 385 million cases of acute pesticide poisonings each year, … which the FAO itself describes as a response to the challenges of climate change and the need for a transition to a resilient food system. A recent study estimates that there are 385 million cases of acute pesticide poisonings each year, …
November 19th, 2020,
… alliance is deeply inappropriate and directly undermines FAOs goals of supporting food systems that are healthy, resilient and productive while safeguarding the sustainability of the environment, says Sarojeni Rengam, Director of … alliance is deeply inappropriate and directly undermines FAOs goals of supporting food systems that are healthy, resilient and productive while safeguarding the sustainability of the environment, says Sarojeni Rengam, Director of …
… But it cannot happen if we fail to learn from the past and support new approaches that would bring greater stability and resilience to farming, markets and food systems. Food security United Nations Food justice … I N S T I T U T E F O R A G … But it cannot happen if we fail to learn from the past and support new approaches that would bring greater stability and resilience to farming, markets and food systems. …
October 5th, 2017,
… posed by climate change, volatile prices and unfavourable government policies. Examining how agroecology fosters resilience and resistance to damaging industrial agricultural practices and policies can lend insight into how to promote … posed by climate change, volatile prices and unfavourable government policies. Examining how agroecology fosters resilience and resistance to damaging industrial agricultural practices and policies can lend insight into how to promote …
June 6th, 2022,
… Revolution programs and toward promising innovations that work with nature, build crop and diet diversity, are climate-resilient, and empower farmers, particularly women, to improve their farms and feed their families. Secondly, Congress … Revolution programs and toward promising innovations that work with nature, build crop and diet diversity, are climate-resilient, and empower farmers, particularly women, to improve their farms and feed their families. Secondly, Congress …
February 20th, 2013,
… of farming with our need to continue producing food? Today, in part three in our Climate change, agriculture and resilience video series, father and daughter team Maurice and Beth Robinette of Lazy R Ranch talk about their approach … much of what we do here is about How do we create maximum functioning ecosystems in our pasture? and to me thats what resilience is. If you have an ecosystem thats at peak function, it can take a lot more damage or uncertainty than an … to the factors that are known to cause it. Watch the video , or check out the rest of the series: Climate change meets resilience Building stability through biodiversity In a changing climate, farmings a risky business Resilience means …
July 27th, 2022,
… diverse foods rather than maximizing individual crop yields. These approaches offer multiple benefits, including more resilient farm income, ecosystem restoration, healthier soils, cleaner water, improved wildlife habitat, and increased … e. Actions that are supported by the communities most directly affected by the change. f. Actions that help build resilience and adaptive capacity, for example to withstand drought or floods, or to reduce dependence on pesticides and … integrated systems can manage pests and crop disease with fewer chemicals and build soil health as a bulwark for climate resilience. Expanding and improving U.S. conservation programs can support farmers making this transition. 4. Precision …
April 2nd, 2020,
… It is ever more clear that what is most important (in conjunction with access to affordable health care) is the resilience of our food systems to address not only national level food security, but also community level and individual … responses, we need to start planning for longer-term solutions to support recovery, strengthen preparedness, build resilience, and promote sustainable socio-economic development. Thus, in IATPs comment we pointed out that the CFSs …
September 9th, 2011,
… the continent are understandably eager to secure new sources of funding to help them address food security and build resilience to climate change. The World Bank, carbon emissions traders, and rich country governments are taking advantage … 4.09). Based on documents in the public domain, it is difficult to assess how communities agriculture adaptation and resilience to climate change will be strengthened through the proposed project. The ESA , and other publicly available … markets compared to alternative approaches that meet the project goals: increased food security; increased climate resilience and adaptation; and climate mitigation. A fact-finding mission on the purported co-benefits needs to be …
November 24th, 2020,
… densities and well-managed pasture. Agropastoral and agroecological systems are key to livestocks adaptation and resilience to climate: Agroecology aims to build integrated and diversified systems at various scales. Livestock can be … densities and well-managed pasture. Agropastoral and agroecological systems are key to livestocks adaptation and resilience to climate: Agroecology aims to build integrated and diversified systems at various scales. Livestock can be …
April 15th, 2014,
… on March 4with climate change playing a more substantial role than it has in the past. Much of the funding for climate resilience comes from a new Opportunity, Growth and Security Initiative that allocates $56 billion dollars overall, including $1 billion for a Climate Resilience Fund that will support research to understand the impacts of climate change and help communities plan for … climate change as a real entity with tangible consequences is a definite step forward. The specific dollars for climate resilience are peppered throughout the budget and spread across many federal departments. Some examples include funding …
… The Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP) promotes rural development that boosts community resilience, equity, and democracy. IATP supports policies that address climate change in a way that benefits rural … The Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP) promotes rural development that boosts community resilience, equity, and democracy. IATP supports policies that address climate change in a way that benefits rural …
February 21st, 2013,
… disaster strike (despite organics being worth more at market). The fourth in IATPs Climate change, agriculture and resilience video series focuses on the risk involved for farmers who grow our food, how they deal with it, and how that … so much in our cropsand in our marketing. Watch the video or check out the rest of the series: Climate change meets resilience Building stability through biodiversity Finding a balance: A farmers role in climate change Resilience means taking the long view on climate change Filed under Agriculture Climate Change Sustainable Agriculture …
April 27th, 2011,
… Rather than diverting scarce resources, this money could be invested directly into institutions and communities to build resilience against climate change and directly address deforestation. Calculating the costs The Africa Carbon Exchange is … from the real climate change challenges that Africa faces: the urgent task of climate change adaptation and ensuring resilience of communities. Alternatives exist A financial transaction tax 11 on financial trading, feed-in tariff … Rather than diverting scarce resources, this money could be invested directly into institutions and communities to build resilience against climate change and directly address deforestation. Calculating the costs The Africa Carbon Exchange is …