Acorn

Acorn

Milieudiensten

Utrecht, Utrecht 3.493 volgers

Planting a better future with smallholder farmers | Acorn is an initiative of Rabobank

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Acorn is on a mission to empower smallholder farmers globally. We support them as they transition to sustainable agroforestry practices and measure the resulting biomass increase, issuing carbon credits accordingly. These we then sell to responsible corporates, with 80% of revenue flowing back directly to the farmers. Acorn is an initiative of Rabobank

Branche
Milieudiensten
Bedrijfsgrootte
51 - 200 medewerkers
Hoofdkantoor
Utrecht, Utrecht
Type
Particuliere onderneming
Specialismen
Smallholders, Smallholder farmers, Carbon credits, Carbon removal, Agroforestry, Remote sensing, SDGs, Climate action, Project development, Sustainability, VCM, EUDR en carbon

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    Profiel weergeven voor Andre de Freitas, afbeelding

    Executive Director Solidaridad

    Colombian farmers benefit from agroforestry Great conversations today with Cocoa farmers participating in our agroforestry program in Colombia. We currently work with some 36,000 cocoa and coffee farmers in Colombia, supporting them to produce in multilayered agroforestry systems. These provide shade for these crops, different fruits for sale and consumption, timber and ecosystem services. Additionally, in 2024, more than 8,000 farmers got their first payment for the carbon captured in these systems, through our partnership with Acorn. Each farmer received approximately 28 euros/T of CO2 captured, complementing the income from their cash crops. Congratulations to our partner farmers and our teams in Colombia for the excellent work!! Solidaridad Latinoamérica Joel Brounen #agroforestry #small_scale_farmers

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    Profiel weergeven voor Paola López, afbeelding

    Regional Lead Latin America for Acorn - Rabobank

    Thanks to the World Food Forum for the opportunity to share how Rabobank Acorn are driving sustainability through innovation, shared-value partnerships, and technology. We empower smallholder farmers to adopt or enhance agroforestry practices on their farms while providing access to the Voluntary Carbon Market. By partnering with local organizations, Acorn ensures that projects are designed and implemented based on community knowledge, particularly in selecting additional tree species. These agroforestry systems foster positive interactions between crops and perennials, strengthen farmers’ livelihoods, enrich soils, and improve ecosystem services. Acorn measures the growth of these trees using remote sensing technologies, enabling cost-efficient biomass monitoring on smaller plots. All carbon removals are sold as carbon credits, with the largest share of the revenue paid to farmers, ensuring they are fairly compensated for their efforts. I had the honour of being on the panel with Mario Cerutti. Discussing the numerous challenges coffee farmers face due to climate change, and how value chain players and other private sector parties can offer solutions, was insightful. While there is still much to be done, it was encouraging to realize how companies can leverage their efforts and capabilities to create impactful, concrete solutions. In the case of Acorn, buyers of carbon credits exemplify how organizations can channel funding and directly contribute to several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We recognized that agri-food systems are facing critical challenges that require innovation and youth-led initiatives. Addressing them requires a continuous cycle of learning, action, and improvement, in a collaborative manner! Isabel van Bemmelen Joost Hamelink

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    Profiel weergeven voor Mila Luleva, afbeelding

    Head of Remote Sensing | ACORN | W&R Innovation | Rabobank

    🌍 Exciting week in Copenhagen, where I joined my colleague Xi Zhu at the Earth Observation for Carbon Removals Conference, hosted by the European Environment Agency and European Space Agency - ESA I had the honor of being part of the organizing committee, speaking on the opening panel about the EO data needs of the finance sector, and presenting on monitoring sustainability. The event brought together experts to explore Earth observation’s role in #carbon removal, #biodiversity, and policy development. Key discussions focused on innovative satellite technologies and products, technical details on methodologies, MRV, carbon farming, and aligning policy with investment opportunities. Now, it’s time to turn these insights into actionable strategies! Big thanks to the organizers, speakers, chairs and attendees for the incredible efforts and invigorating discussions. I am excited to see how the new satellite missions and products will drive our sustainable future🌿🌳 Frank Martin Seifert Antony Delavois Lucia Perugini David Gazdag Basanta Gautam Michelle Hermes Valeria Forlin Mirco Migliavacca Christopher Anderson #Sustainability #EarthObservation #CarbonRemoval #Biodiversity #ClimateAction #Rabobankb

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    Profiel weergeven voor Dimitria Nunes, afbeelding

    Rabobank | Sustainable Development | MA in Public Policy

    Last month, I had the opportunity to go to a remote island in Africa for work. São Tome and Príncipe, located in the Gulf of Guinea, are sometimes referred to as the African Galapagos for their rich biodiversity and numerous endemic species (I learned during a tour at the National Botanic Garden that both islands have over 350 mapped endemic species combined). However, like many places today, STP faces threats from deforestation and climate change. That is why, since 2018, the FAO, IUCN, and other UN agencies have set up a project within The Restoration Initiative (TRI) program to support landscape and livelihoods resilience in the country. Rabobank Acorn comes in to develop the carbon component of the project by connecting smallholder farmers to the voluntary carbon market and providing them with additional income after trees are planted and biomass increase is measured via satellite imagery. My small contribution to this great collaboration, together with my colleague and friend Sofia Corral, was to complete key intake and certification documents to kick off the project from Acorn's side. This included co-developing a sampling biomass inventory and an agroforestry design, reviewing an eligibility assessment, and initiating a customer due diligence process and business case. None of this would have been possible without the most welcoming and kind support of the Directorate of Forests and Biodiversity, the Minister of the Environment in STP, FAO-ST, the directors of the three coffee and cacao cooperatives we are working with, and, most importantly, the farmers themselves, without whom this project would not exist. I'm beyond thankful for having been part of this mission, which I deeply believe in, and for the chance to be mesmerized by this otherworldly country.

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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

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    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

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    Organisatiepagina weergeven voor NSO - Netherlands Space Office, afbeelding

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    🛰 "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

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    Profiel weergeven voor Mark Okot, afbeelding

    Project Associate at Solidaridad Network

    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

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    Profiel weergeven voor Joel Brounen, afbeelding

    Country Manager

    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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