BAMBOO’s Post

This work from the BAMBOO project shows how trade-sensitive conservation policies to protect biodiversity on a global scale are needed. Next year new results will be available from the KOEVOET project where we will evaluate policies to reduce the biodiversity footprint of food consumption in Netherlands.

In a new report titled Recipe for a Livable Planet, The World Bank recommends that high-income countries should shift subsidies away from animal agriculture. The report finds that conventional agriculture contributes to soil degradation, deforestation, biodiversity loss, ocean acidification, and pollution. #worldbank #animalagriculture ~foodsystems #foodsystemtransformation

Animal livestock is the leading driver of biodiversity loss. 🏞️🌡️At the U.N. biodiversity summit next week, leaders must agree to shift finance towards more sustainable forms of food production. 🪙 In this opinion article featured in Common Dreams, our Executive Director, Carolina G., explains how the multilateral development banks (MDBs) are propping up the broken model of factory farming, and calls for a major change in their investments to secure the future of our planet. 🆘🌦️ Read and share this important article and join our call to stop financing factory farming! #StopFinancingFactoryFarming #FactoryFarming #ClimateCrisis #COP16 #Biodiversity https://lnkd.in/gCj3wR2a

🌱In Caquetá, Colombia, women are pioneering sustainable farming practices by combining cattle and tree systems, sometimes known as silvopastoral systems. This approach protects the environment while combating deforestation and climate change. Women, who only manage 15% of the land, are more likely to adopt environmentally friendly practices, according to research by the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT. This steady, low-disruption method is critical for transforming deteriorating pastures into viable ecosystems. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dgDAQepM #GenderInAg #Agriculture

🌱 Agricultural innovations, such as precision farming, plant biotechnology, and sustainable practices, are essential for global food security and biodiversity conservation. The development of these technologies enables farmers to grow more food on the same or less land, minimizing habitat conversion, protecting biodiversity and contributing to the goals of the Convention on Biological Diversity and its associated Global Biodiversity Framework. Learn more about how agricultural innovation contributes to #foodsecurity and #biodiversity with the infographic here. #COP16Colombia #COP16 #ForNature #PeaceWithNature #aginnovation #plantscience #sustainableagriculture #farming #farmers #agriculture #plantbiotechnology CropLife International

🌳 The world’s most diverse savannah ecosystem, Brazil’s Cerrado, faces an unprecedented surge in deforestation linked to soy production, mostly for animal feed. Trase is #PartOfThePlan #ForNature, providing supply chain monitoring data, insights and recommendations for: - soy-buying companies who may be linked to Cerrado forest loss - civil society organisations with a platform for targeted action - regulators with the power to improve risk benchmarking and support due diligence compliance Trase’s work on the Brazilian soy sector enables market leaders to accelerate action towards sustainability goals, and strengthens the accountability of companies not doing enough to tackle deforestation in their supply chains. Read the article by SEI — Stockholm Environment Institute 👇 #BiodiversityDay

Do you know where our food originally comes from? This world map tells an incredible story about the origins of many of the crops we consume daily. From tomatoes and cacao in South America to wheat in the Middle East and bananas in Southeast Asia, our plates are a testament to global biodiversity. Agriculture is deeply interconnected across regions, and protecting crop diversity is essential for food security, resilience to climate change, and the future of sustainable farming. What’s one crop from your region that the world couldn’t live without? #Biodiversity #Agriculture #FoodSecurity #CropOrigins

Agribusiness is a significant force behind deforestation, driven by the expansion of agricultural activities such as large-scale farming and livestock production. This relentless pursuit of land for agricultural purposes often leads to the clearing of forests, contributing to biodiversity loss, habitat destruction, and climate change. Addressing the impact of agribusiness on deforestation requires sustainable land-use practices, conservation efforts, and responsible agricultural policies. Therefore, our job as watertimer.co activists is to prioritize environmental conservation and promote sustainable agriculture to mitigate the negative effects of agribusiness on our planet. 🌱🌳 #agriculturalpolicies #environmentalconversation #planetconservation

🐝 55% of pollinators are threatened by climate change, the massive use of pesticides, and the reduction of biodiversity The economic value of global agricultural production linked to animal pollination is estimated between 235 and 577 billion euros. Pollinators, such as bees, wasps, and butterflies, are essential for 75% of the main crops worldwide, contributing to food production and the preservation of ecosystems. 🌍 Horta supports agricultural businesses and agro-food supply chains in adopting regenerative agricultural practices that protect pollinators, ensuring their development and survival. How do we do it? 🌱 By promoting crop rotations and intercropping with clover or other legumes, which increase environmental heterogeneity and pollinator abundance. 💻 By implementing DSS to optimize resource use and reduce environmental impact, allowing the recovery of insect populations and reducing pesticide use. 🎥 Watch the full reel for more information. #Sustainability #RegenerativeAgriculture #ClimateChange #Biodiversity #AgTech #FoodSecurity #Agriculture

Red Flags of Agroecology: Monocultures and large-scale single cash crop systems These industrial approaches lead to uniformity in agriculture, which makes farms more reliant on synthetic fertilisers, pesticides, and the preventive use of antibiotics. This has serious consequences for the environment and food systems, from soil degradation to water pollution and biodiversity collapse. Monocultures also increase vulnerability to epidemics, crop failure, and other stresses due to the lack of genetic diversity. This can result in widespread contamination through runoff, erosion, and loss of wild biodiversity. Beyond environmental impacts, these systems threaten the health and economic security of farm workers, and can even lead to cultural erosion within farming communities. It’s time to shift away from monocropping and embrace more diversified farming strategies that nurture the land, protect biodiversity, and build stronger, more resilient food systems. #Agroecology