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A breakthrough: The European Commission has announced tariffs to reduce imports of Russian fertilizers. Finally.   Russia’s invasion has led to devastating losses and suffering for the Ukrainian people. Both Ukraine and Russia are food superpowers, and the war has had a huge impact on an already vulnerable food system.   Russia is one of the world’s largest producers of the input factors needed to produce fertilizers, including gas. Gas imports from Russia have been drastically reduced, but Russian fertilizers, made from gas, are flowing into Europe at record levels. Urea imports from Russia to EU27 increased by 48 percent in the 23/24 season compared to the average of the five seasons before the war. In many ways you can say that fertilizers are the new gas.   And why should we be worried about that? Half the food produced in the world, is produced thanks to mineral fertilizers. They are vital for plant growth. Without a level playing field, we can become more dependent on Russia for food and fertilizers. That is how important this is.   I am pleased to finally see that the European Commission is taking measures to protect European fertilizer production, and Europe’s strategic autonomy in food and fertilizers. But unfortunately, it is too little, too late. The tariffs are too low, and the phase-in period only kicks the can further down the road as it will only start impacting the agricultural season from 2026 and even 2027. In parallel, the dependency on Russia will continue to increase, indirectly funding their war efforts.   We thank the European Parliament and the Council of Ministers for proposing measures, but we urge them to increase the ambition level. Anything less would be a significant missed opportunity.

The European Commission's proposal to impose tariffs on fertilizer imports from Belarus and Russia is a step in the right direction, but much more is needed. Since 2022, imports of Russian #fertilizers have skyrocketed, yet the EU's response remains slow. The extended phase-in period as proposed would delay real solutions, leaving Europe increasingly dependent on Russia and indirectly funding their war efforts. This lack of ambition jeopardizes Europe's domestic fertilizer production, food security, and strategic autonomy. We call on the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union to step up and deliver a faster, more effective response.

🐍🧧Happy Lunar New Year from all of us at Yara!🧧🐍 Did you know 25% of the world celebrates Lunar New Year? And so does Yara! ✨ Marking the start of the lunar calendar, families gather over delicious feasts, play games, join parades and celebrations, and much more! 🍊 Lunar New Year is also near and dear to Yara, as it's an important time in agriculture, marking the end of winter and preparing for a new cycle of crops to be planted. 🌱 As we enter the Year of the Snake, which symbolizes harvest, good fortune, and growth, we proudly celebrate all those who work effortlessly to bring food to our tables. 🧑🌾 Wishing everyone a festive Lunar New Year, filled with prosperity, good health, and abundance! 🎉

Looking back to an inspiring week at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos. This year's WEF conversations around energy transition, #decarbonization, and transforming #foodsystems were not only thought-provoking but also necessary, given the challenges the world is facing today. Yara’s delegation, including EVP for Europe Mónica Andrés Enríquez, participated in high-level discussions with global and European leaders, and hosted The Honest Exchange Series – expert-moderated sessions that fostered knowledge exchange and sparked meaningful dialogue. At the heart of Yara’s message in Davos were these critical priorities: 🇪🇺 strengthening European #competitiveness, 🏭 advancing low-emission ammonia for industrial #decarbonization, 👨🌾 driving sustainable agricultural solutions to meet climate goals, and 🍽️ securing strategic autonomy in food and #fertilizer. The urgency to act for our planet has never been greater. Now it's time to turn these critical conversations into bold, actionable initiatives that lead to profitable #climateneutrality. #WEF2025

Last week at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, discussions on the future of European industry were sobering but clear: Europe is losing ground. Rebuilding competitiveness and profitability must take center stage - and fast. Here are the key messages I brought to the table: ✅ We have entered a new geopolitical era. We must act with urgency to restore European competitiveness. The Draghi-report sets a blueprint for action. Now, rebuilding fundamental competitiveness and profitability must top the EU agenda. ✅ The world has benefited from globalization and trade across borders and regions for many decades. Now we are facing a new reality with potentially increased trade conflict, protectionism, and higher tariffs. If global trade is severely impeded, it will have a huge impact on economies and societies. ✅ Decarbonization is not just an environmental goal - it's an economic imperative. Political action must pave the way by providing the framework and certainty the industry needs to invest and innovate while remaining competitive and resilient. ✅ Soil health is fundamental. More than a resource, soil is the foundation of life itself. Its health is directly tied to food security, climate resilience, and global stability. Getting this right is essential for our collective security. ✅ Decarbonizing food production is critical to achieving the Paris Agreement targets. Farmers will play a central role in this transformation, but they need the right incentives and support to succeed. To tackle the world's challenges, collaboration, open dialogue, and honest exchange are essential. This week has been filled with insightful meetings, panels, and sessions focused on exchanging ideas, discussing innovative solutions, and building partnerships to drive positive change. Thank you all for an inspiring week! #WEF25

What an enriching experience at the World Economic Forum in Davos last week.   I’m deeply inspired by the energy and vision shared by European and global leaders throughout the event. The conversations around energy transition, #decarbonization, and transforming #foodsystems were not only thought-provoking but also necessary, given the challenges the world is facing today.   Discussions with leaders from public institutions and private companies reaffirmed my belief in the power of collaboration, shared responsibility, and resilience as the key drivers to create a nature-positive food future. ✨   The urgency to act for our planet has never been greater. Now, we must transform these discussions into bold, actionable initiatives to achieve profitable climate neutrality. Only together—through collaboration and decisive leadership—can we stay at the forefront of innovation, place #farmers at the heart of the transition, and turn bold ambitions into tangible actions for a more sustainable and resilient future.

Wrapping up an impactful week at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting! 🤝 This year’s Annual Meeting underscored the power of collaboration in tackling urgent crises while driving long-term transformation to address global challenges. 🗨️ Yara’s delegation participated in high-level discussions and hosted The Honest Exchange Series – expertly moderated sessions that brought leaders and experts together to exchange fresh perspectives and spark meaningful dialogue. 📝 Our message in Davos was clear: strengthening European competitiveness, advancing low-emission ammonia for industrial decarbonization, driving sustainable agricultural solutions to meet climate goals, and securing strategic autonomy in food and fertilizer. Thank you to everyone who joined us in shaping these essential conversations. Let’s turn them into action and drive progress together! #WEF25

✨Encouraging honest, impactful conversations!✨ At Yara, we believe asking bold questions is critical to drive action and solve the world’s biggest challenges - and this is exactly what we did at this year's World Economic Forum Annual Meeting. Throughout the week, we gathered partners for a series of Honest Exchange conversations where leaders openly tackled some of the most important challenges of our time. Together, we covered several topics, including: 🤔 What it takes to incentivize low carbon food 📉 How to operationalize metrics to bring nitrogen within planetary boundaries 🚀 Ways to tackle infrastructure challenges to power the hydrogen economy 🧑🌾 Empowering farmers for regenerative agriculture through technology 🎯 The bold actions needed to transform African food systems We were inspired by the insights and solutions discussed together with our co-hosts PepsiCo, World Farmers' Organisation, AGRA, HowGood, WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable Development, 4SD Foundation, and many other important change-makers. Thanks for joining the conversation! Now, let's walk the talk to drive real change! Collaboration is essential to transform and decarbonize industry. 🤝 #WEF25

This week, we’ve been at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where leaders from around the globe came together to tackle critical challenges in building a competitive, resilient, and sustainable future.   Key topics this year included the role of #AI in shaping industries, the urgent need for regulatory frameworks, and accelerating the #EnergyTransition. While AI has been a major focus, highlighting how technology can improve efficiency and reduce emissions, it’s clear that innovation must work hand-in-hand with policies to create real change.   #WEF25 reinforced that ambition without action isn’t enough. Here’s what we’ve brought to the table in Davos:   🚀 Creating demand for low-carbon solutions: Scaling up LC products requires clear demand to unlock business cases and make the green transition financially viable.   💡 Incentives and policies: Clear incentives for LC products, mechanisms to close the cost gap with fossil fuels, and predictable regulatory frameworks are essential to driving adoption.   🌍 Collaboration across sectors: Progress doesn’t happen in silos.Governments, businesses, and innovators must work together to provide the consistency and confidence needed to scale solutions and secure investment.   Beating climate change requires us all to play our part. We leave committed to advancing the solutions, policies, and partnerships needed to deliver on the green transition. #Decarbonization #HydrogenEconomy

It has been some hectic and exciting days here in Davos where Yara Clean Ammonia (YCA) has engaged with key stakeholders promoting clean ammonia. I have emphasized on the importance of creating demand for low carbon (LC) products. Lack of demand for LC products is the main hurdle for developing good business cases and getting projects to reality. To create demand we need: - Clear incentives for LC products, or products with a very low carbon intensity (CI) - Measures to make high CI products less attractive - Mechanism that fully and significantly close the cost gap between near zero fuels and fossil fuel - Regulatory certainty & predictability - GHG emissions to be accounted for on well-to-wake basis + emissions to be certified - Clear & Uniform certification scheme to guarantee transparency and same level playing field #yaracleanammonia