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Asia CEO Melody Wan participated in a panel focusing on decarbonisation and the path towards sustainable food systems during the Milken Institute's Asian Summit held in Singapore on 18 September. WIth decarbonisation of food systems now an extremely critical challenge we should no longer ignore, it is important to align the incentives of different players across the food & agriculture value chain, in particular because this ecosystem is a complex one. In discussing the many layers involved in decarbonising the food system, one central question is: how can we finance them? On this note, Melody shared about how Rabobank is unique in its position to provide more than simply financing; we aim to bring the ecosystem closer together through initiatives such as Acorn, a platform that provides incentives to smallholder farmers to farm more sustainably through #agroforestry, by issuing carbon renewal units (#CRUs) that are purchased by large corporates. Another initiative Melody highlighted was Rabobank's #Agri3 fund, which works directly with farmers in regions like #Asia. Melody also highlighted a number of gamechangers that would help push decarbonisation forward: firstly - a consistent way of measuring and disclosing sustainability progress, which requires facilitation by regulators and policy makers; secondly - the adoption of the latest #technology; and lastly - much-needed collaboration between different players involved in different stages of the value chain in bringing the ecosystem together. A big thank you to the Milken Institute for the opportunity and Holly Freishtat, Senior Director of Feeding Change at the Milken Institute, for moderating this insightful panel, as well as fellow panelists Vijay Iyengar, Brian Kernohan and Dan Pathomvanich for the engaging discussion! Find out more about Acorn here: https://lnkd.in/dtNAZMHw #MIGlobal #FeedingChange #decarbonisation #sustainability #FoodSystemsTransition #FoodAndAgriculture

Last week, 582 coffee farmers from Bungoma, Kericho and Nandi counties in Kenya were recognized for their contributions to climate action. The farmers, who have embraced carbon farming, received their first-ever payment of Ksh. 4,148,202 (€28,929), for carbon sequestered on their farms. The cheque handover event, hosted by Solidaridad in partnership with the Nandi County Government and Acorn, underscored the critical role of farmers as leaders in climate action. Farmers were lauded for adopting initiatives such as agroforestry among other sustainable farming practices to protect ecosystems, enhance farm productivity, and reduce carbon emissions. Speaking, Andre de Freitas, the Executive Director of Solidaridad Network lauded the farmers, underscoring the importance of carbon and other payment for ecosystem services markets in accelerating transformative sustainability solutions in agricultural supply chains. Dr. Kiplimo Araap Lagat, the County Executive Committee Member, of Agriculture and Cooperative Development, Nandi County, commended Solidaridad for pioneering transformative initiatives that enhance farmers' livelihoods and resilience. He called for continued collaboration to connect more coffee farmers with premium markets, and explore investments in fruit crops to further transform local economies.” This milestone underscores the potential of carbon and other Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) markets to provide significant incentives for farmers to invest in sustainable agriculture. By enhancing both environmental sustainability and the economic viability of smallholder farming, these markets offer long-term benefits that make sustainable practices more appealing and financially rewarding for farmers. #ChangeThatMatters #ClimateAction #Agroforestry #PaymentForEcosystemServices Rachel Wanyoike Betty Musembi Stephen Kithuka Amodo Christopher Victoria kalekye mugo kamau Charles Okwiri Margreet Muizebelt Flaviah Koyesiga .PMP® Sanka Sepe Daniel Tesfaye David Kyeyune County Government of Kericho

🛰 "Zonder satellietdata was Acorn financieel niet haalbaar geweest. Satellietgegevens bieden objectieve metingen en zekerheid, waardoor we de risico’s en kosten van carbon credits kunnen verkleinen. Kleinschalige boeren profiteren hiervan." – Jelmer van de Mortel 🌍 Het 7e artikel in onze Geodata for Agriculture and Water (G4AW)-reeks is nu live! We spraken met Jelmer van de Mortel, leider van het Acorn-programma bij Rabobank, over de cruciale rol die satellietdata spelen in duurzame landbouw en klimaatoplossingen. 🔑 Van financieringsuitdagingen tot het benutten van de vrijwillige koolstofmarkt, Jelmer legt uit hoe technologische innovatie, satellietdata en samenwerking dé sleutel zijn tot succes. 🌱 Benieuwd hoe deze innovatieve aanpak bijdraagt aan zowel voedselzekerheid als CO2-reductie? Lees het volledige interview en ontdek de raakvlakken met het G4AW-programma, waarin Nederland een decennium heeft geïnvesteerd om o.a. voedselzekerheid te verbeteren transformeren. 📈🌾 ➡ https://lnkd.in/gNF9hAaj #G4AW #Satellietdata #Klimaatverandering #Voedselzekerheid #Innovatie #TechforGood

From thier inception in international climate agreements to reaching the final smallholder farmer dedicated in coffee Agroforestry in Amuru district Northern Uganda under the Project dubbed "From Climate Victims to Climate Heroes". CRUs have paved way for innovative solutions in carbon Sequestration. what makes this journey even more rewarding is the profound impacts CRUs have had on the lives of smallholder farmers. The From CLimate Victim to Climate Heroes project has not only rewarded farmers with CRUs but have also taken a transformative direction in the agricultural lives of the Farmers such as enhanced soil fertility, efficient water management, reduce vulnerability to climate shocks, enhanced productivity and economic growth to smallholder farmers. Join us in celebrating this milestone as our smallholder farmers transition From climate Victim to Climate Heroes! Margreet Muizebelt Solidaridad East and Central Africa Acorn Sweeny Binsari Amodo Christopher David Kyeyune Derrick Kikomeko Rachel Wanyoike #climatechange #Sustainability #smallholderFarmers #ClimateAction #Carbonfarming #carbonmarkets

We have a dream......that smallholder producers win the first #LatinGrammy in history! Solidaridad Network Colombia is submitting to the voting members of the Latin Grammys (The Latin Recording Academy) the song "Asómbrate", which has been fundamental in raising environmental awareness and recognizing the work of smallholder producers in the fight against climate change. "Asómbrate" was produced by Oscar Caballero and Nancy Amado Gonzalez, and performed by Elizabeth Castañeda, Milena Álvarez, Bryan Rojas and a choir of 500 Colombian smallholder farmers. The production of this song has been made possible with the support of Acorn, Microsoft and Nationale Postcode Loterij. Help us make the message of the farmers resonate throughout the world! Video song: https://lnkd.in/eaXAX_we Jaime Galviz Sylvie Duchamp German Otalora Castro Andrés Rengifo Isabel van Bemmelen Jelmer van de Mortel Martine Jansen Maarten Rijnberg Paola López Jane Alice Liu Marieke Rodenhuis Alejandro Gil Aguirre Juan Valenzuela Arango Annie Zamora Eduard Baquero Lopez Federación Nacional de Cacaoteros Fedecacao

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Meet Martin Wabusa, a 44-year-old beneficiary of Solidaridad’s From Climate Victims to Climate Heroes Project! Martin Wabusa, a dedicated farmer from Bumilisa village in Sironko district, is making remarkable strides in sustainable agriculture. Our From Climate Victims to Climate Heroes project helped him to get comprehensive training in #carbonfarming, #ClimateSmartAgriculture (CSA) practices, and agroforestry. Thanks to the project, Martin was pre-financed with tree seedlings to integrate into his coffee farm as shade trees. His hard work and commitment paid off when he received UGX 774,000 for his #CarbonReductionUnits (CRUs). This payment arrived at an opportune time during the rainy season. With these funds, Martin is not only improving his coffee plantation by purchasing fertilizer but also enhancing the quality of life for his household. His journey exemplifies the positive impact of our project on individual lives and the environment. Joshua Rukundo N. Amodo Christopher Flaviah Koyesiga .PMP® Alex Amanya Mark Okot joseph maberi David Kyeyune Rachel Wanyoike Dr. Catherine Odenyo-Ndekera Joventa Tugumisirize Nationale Postcode Loterij Acorn

We are proud to work alongside numerous organizations to help amplify our impact on small-scale farmers across Zambia. By fostering these partnerships, we are able to promote conservation and support sustainable livelihoods for these farmers. Our collaboration with Acorn, among others, has been instrumental in driving this mission forward. Recently, ACORN produced a mini-documentary that highlights our partnership and the significant benefits it brings to farmers on the ground. #zambia #sustainabledevelopment #agroforestry https://lnkd.in/dYXpN5aK https://lnkd.in/dYXpN5aK

It was a wonderful experience to present our current development on biomass prediction, biodiversity estimation and deforestation monitoring for #Acorn at #IGARSS2024. A big thank you to everyone that has inspired us with great ideas, and to those who are interested in #Acorn. Hope we continue to be a good example for integrating cutting edge scientific developments with industry needs. Let’s keep the collaboration going! Xi Zhu Konstantinos Bampanikos Mila Luleva Kyle Nielsen Laura Wools

Curious about how carbon credits can help your organization reach its sustainability goals? 🌿 Rabo Carbon Bank is hosting a webinar on Purchasing High Quality Carbon Credits on the 11th of July.   This webinar aims to support organizations who want to navigate the Voluntary Carbon Market in a whole new level. Get a better understanding on what ‘high-quality’ carbon credits mean, why is it important and how to make better decisions for your company when offsetting your emissions, reaching your sustainability goals and creating meaningful impact. Hope to see you there! #VoluntaryCarbonMarket #Sustainability #CarbonCredits #Rabobank