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Twelve problems with the European Commission’s proposal for a Carbon Removal Certification Framework
March 19th, 2023,
… storage, carbon farming practices should be utilized to help restore ecosystems and the land sink to build climate resilience with mitigation co-benefits. European soils have lost a large quantity of carbon in the past decades. 17 Any … carbon sequestration is the co-benefit. Practices that improve ecosystem integrity and biodiversity contribute to the resilience of carbon sequestration in land sinks and must be central to the CRCF. 9. Questionable quantification: Poor … carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, increase biodiversity, and make forests and land SEVEN WAYS TO IMPROVE THE CRCF more resilient to the effects of the climate crisis. This briefing advances seven recommendations for how to improve the …
… U.S. commodity crop producers will need policy tools to help them have an orderly transition to a more diverse, resilient system. Recent years have illustrated food system disruptions caused by climate extremes, global conflicts, the … that previous mergers have had on family farmers and ranchers, workers, rural communities, consumers and food system resilience and use the evaluation of past mergers to guide efforts to break up merged companies that are found to use … that previous mergers have had on family farmers and ranchers, workers, rural communities, consumers and food system resilience and use the evaluation of past mergers to guide efforts to break up merged companies that are found to use …
… the world have either abandoned or dramatically curtailed reserve programs. There are several challenges: 1. Building a resilient and effective grain reserve is not easy. Reserves cost money. They also (by definition) distort markets and … reserve programs. There are several challenges: Stabilizing Agriculture Markets WHY WE NEED FOOD RESERVES 1. BUILDING A RESILIENT AND EFFECTIVE GRAIN RESERVE IS NOT EASY. Reserves cost money. They also (by definition) distort markets and …
April 2nd, 2024,
… cost-effective and climate-effective agricultural strategies so that as many farmers as possible can build climate resilience and reduce emissions on their farm. What is EQIP? EQIP is a conservation cost-share program that reimburses … instead been used to help 264 farmers implement a conservation crop rotation, a practice that can conserve soil, build resilience, reduce fertilizer use and diversify income for farmers. Or, it could have helped 583 farmers try conservation … and vegetable production, robust urban agriculture and forestry. This diversity of crops and animals raised means more resilience for the states economy and is often highlighted by leaders in the state, including Senate Agriculture …
June 15th, 2020,
… are the best placed to enact policies that enable a Just Transition for dairy producers towards much more climate resilient and agroecological practices in line with ambitious 2030 and 2050 emissions reduction targets. Dismantling … ambition, not only must the EU dramatically reform the Common Agriculture Policy (CAP) to incentivise environmental resilience, but also regulate the market so that companies pay producers their cost of production plus a reasonable … climate goals within their national-level farm policies. These climate goals should address strategies to build climate resilience and reduce emissions. Critically, trade rules must be reformed, having thus far driven an export-focused …
… announce a handful of voluntary initiatives, including the United Arab Emirates Declaration on Sustainable Agriculture, Resilient Food Systems and Climate Change and an update on the Sharm el-Sheikh food system workstream, launched at COP27. … announce a handful of voluntary initiatives, including the United Arab Emirates Declaration on Sustainable Agriculture, Resilient Food Systems and Climate Change and an update on the Sharm el-Sheikh food system workstream, launched at COP27. …
June 29th, 2017,
… deep community engagement and inclusive processes that strive to address local concerns so that communities can remain resilient as they adapt to climate change. This paper will outline why carbon markets will not work to address the … deep community engagement and inclusive processes that strive to address local concerns so that communities can remain resilient as they adapt to climate change. This paper will outline why carbon markets will not work to address the … States, cities and counties must continue to lead this charge with localized policies that focus on equity and resilience. These new approaches can and should include rural and minority voices throughout the policymaking process. …
January 25th, 2024,
… published by the International Trade Centre (ITC). Read the article here . Can vulnerabilities become opportunities for resilience and food security? We believe the answer is yes, by transforming food systems in agriculture dependent … share of agriculture, forestry and fisheries in GDP) with vulnerability. But that vulnerability is not a given. From a resilience perspective, access to arable land, livestock and fisheries, and the knowledge of how best to cultivate them, … they do not comply. Trade should be a tool to enhance sustainable development and complement measures to enhance local resilience, rather than an instrument to compel countries to fit into global markets where commercial power is already …
… practices, such as sustainable intensification, agroecological and other innovative approaches contributing to the resilience and long-term efficiency and productivity of these production systems and to food security, conserving and … practices, such as sustainable intensification, agroecological and other innovative approaches contributing to the resilience and long-term efficiency and productivity of these production systems and to food security, conserving and …
… countries. The U.S. must also endorse multilateral governance norms that will support India's transition to climate-resilient, biodiverse and water-conserving food systems that reach all producers. This would also mean harmonizing trade … countries. The U.S. must also endorse multilateral governance norms that will support India's transition to climate-resilient, biodiverse and water- conserving food systems that reach all producers. This would also mean harmonizing trade …
December 8th, 2017,
… countries were vocal on the connection between the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals and the importance more climate resilient agricultural and food systems. As the International Fund for Agricultural Development pointed out in Bonn, Investing in climate resilient agriculture thus responds to the challenge of the Sustainable Development Goals, not only in terms of climate … countries were vocal on the connection between the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals and the importance more climate resilient agricul- tural and food systems. As the International Fund for Agricultural Development pointed out in Bonn, …
October 11th, 2022,
… areas that will feature throughout the two-week conference. Were calling for increased international investment in the resilience of our food system. The threat from climate change and the vulnerabilities in the supply chain, made … IATP will focus on promoting agroecology as a way of producing food that truly reduces emissions and builds resilience. Agroecology offers a pathway forward to transform our food systems, from production to consumption to waste management, in a way that addresses the polycrises plaguing our systems and protects and promotes biodiversity and resilience. From on the ground in Sharm el-Sheikh, IATP will be reporting and advocating on these issues. Be sure to …
June 4th, 2020,
… farmer participation in voluntary carbon markets. Although farmers should be incentivized to adopt practices that boost resilience and sequester carbon, carbon markets have a failed and wasteful track record compared to public investments in … benefits of a climate-friendly agricultural system, including healthier soils, clean water, wildlife habitat and farm resilience to drought and flooding. Integrated systems of practices based on agroecology have the greatest potential to build resilience in the face of climate change, mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and sequester carbon in the soil. Practices …
April 11th, 2017,
… climate change. Increasingly, farm groups like the National Farmers Union are pushing for reforms that support climate resilience. Congressional inaction on climate change, led by Republicans, unfortunately reflects what is now a fiercely … to reduce greenhouse gas pollution from power plants, and cancelled an Obama Administration executive order on climate resilience instructing federal agencies to develop climate preparedness tools and information and assist communities in … soil health, water quality, perennial and cover crops, rotational grazing, and other practices that can build climate resilience. Unfortunately, these programs could face further cuts, instead of the expanded investment that is needed. …
August 6th, 2012,
… be able to withstand drought, floods, market downturns and diseases and return to productivity is a must. I will explore resilience as I move along in this drought series. I know it is a tall order, but we just have to try. Drought Climate …
October 24th, 2017,
… for farmers to engage in climate, water, and air friendly practices. Conservation programs support agricultural resilience, strengthening farmers ability to absorb and recover from weather extremes and other stresses. Year after … try and produce a supply that can turn a profit. This is counterintuitive in the long-term, because increasing a farms resilience to extreme weather requires building up soil health, a goal that is undermined by increasing consolidation, … to get ahead of it by putting partisanship aside and tailoring the 2018 Farm Bill to include strong climate and resilience funding and recommendations. NSACs Agenda for the 2018 Farm Bill is an excellent place to start. Filed …
April 14th, 2022,
… the globe. The recent report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change underscored the urgent need for more resilient systems for farmers and eaters to withstand the shocks of an increasingly unpredictable climate. 2 Unfortunately, the current agricultural marketplace does not reward farmers for resilience. Instead, it pressures farmers to buy into a system of high-cost, industrial farming methods that leave the … in the 1996 Farm Bill, it has helped farmers pay for farming methods that can increase both economic and environmental resilience in the face of climate change helping reimburse farmers for practices focused on increased soil health, …
… animals, water and weather that is just as legitimate but operates on a much longer time scale. Reminders of nature's resilience Some scientists point to the natural recovery of what had been labeled "catastrophic" disturbances, such as the eruption of Mount St. Helens in 1980 and the Yellowstone fires of 1988. "A general lesson has been the great resilience and recuperative capacity that are characteristic of natural forests," Jerry Franklin, professor of ecosystem …
… rich agro- biodiversity present in Mexican rural communities, to accelerate farmers transition to more sustainable and resilient farming systems. Some of ANECs key actors are model farmers; members that have been using agroecological … agrobiodiversity. The investment in native seeds is also part of ANECs strategy to increase local farming systems resilience to climate change. This seed experiment exemplifies the dialogue of knowledge that grounds the ACCI/MICI … agrobiodiversity. The investment in native seeds is also part of ANECs strategy to increase local farming systems resilience to climate change. This seed experiment exemplifies the dialogue of knowledge that grounds the ACCI/MICI …
February 2nd, 2023,
… on the goals and needs of their community. Ultimately, Farm to Early Care activities can transform systems to be more resilient by engaging families and community members, strengthening local economies by investing in local growers and … on the goals and needs of their community. Ulti- mately, Farm to Early Care activities can transform systems to be more resilient by engaging fami- lies and community members, strengthening local economies by investing in local growers and …