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The Pivotal Role of Regenerative Agriculture in Achieving UN Sustainability Goals (SDG) 🌎🌱 As we navigate the challenging landscape of global sustainability, the role of regenerative agriculture cannot be overstated. This innovative approach goes beyond traditional farming methods, focusing on restoring ecosystems, enhancing soil health, and increasing biodiversity. 🌱 Why Regenerative Agriculture is critical to achieve UN goals ? 1. **Soil Health**: Regenerative agriculture prioritizes soil health, critical for carbon sequestration. By capturing carbon from the atmosphere and storing it in the soil, it addresses climate change, a key aspect of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 2. **Biodiversity**: This approach supports biodiversity, crucial for resilient ecosystems. Diverse species of plants and animals contribute to the ecological balance, aiding in pest control and pollination, essential for sustainable food systems. 3. **Water Conservation**: Regenerative methods improve water retention and reduce reliance on artificial irrigation, aligning with the UN's goals for sustainable water management. 4. **Community Empowerment**: It supports local communities by promoting sustainable livelihoods and food security, contributing to the UN's goal of ending poverty and hunger. 5. **Economic Viability**: By increasing the long-term viability of farming, it contributes to sustainable economic growth, a fundamental aspect of the UN's agenda. 🌍 **Global Impact** The adoption of regenerative agriculture practices globally can significantly impact our pursuit of a sustainable future. By integrating these practices, we not only improve food production but also contribute to solving larger environmental and social issues, aligning with the UN's vision for a sustainable planet. As professionals, policymakers, and consumers, we have a role to play in supporting this transition. Whether it's advocating for policies, investing in sustainable farming practices, or choosing products that support regenerative agriculture, every action counts. 🔗 Let's embrace regenerative agriculture as a key solution in our toolkit for achieving the UN's sustainability goals. Together, we can create a more sustainable, resilient world. #RegenerativeAgriculture #Sustainability #UNGoals #ClimateAction #Biodiversity #GlobalImpact

💡 𝐈𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬? Regenerative agriculture is not only a crucial strategy but part of a larger movement toward 𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘺 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘴.   Companies like PepsiCo, Walmart, and Jack Daniel's are leading the charge by investing in practices that restore resources, improve soil health, reduce emissions, and enhance long-term profitability. 🌱   By adopting regenerative principles across your entire supply chain, businesses can strengthen resilience, lower input costs, and contribute to environmental regeneration. 🌎 Now is the time to 𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 to secure a sustainable and competitive future. Take action to integrate regenerative agriculture and supply chain practices to boost resilience and environmental stewardship!  #ICG #Sustainability #SupplyChain #Agriculture #RegenerativeBusiness #FutureForward

The world is changing, and so are our supply chains. 🌍 Regenerative supply chains go beyond reducing impact—they actively restore and renew ecosystems while creating business value. Ready to explore how regeneration can transform the way we do business? #RegenerativeSupplyChain #SustainableBusiness #FutureOfSupplyChains

"We thought we cracked the formula" 📊 Jigsaw Farms in Australia became climate neutral in 2011 by planting trees, nurturing soil health, and encouraging biodiversity. However, a new report shows that since 2017, the farm has been emitting more than it sequesters. Relying on sequestering carbon in planted trees and perennial grasses, the law of diminishing returns means it is now at just over 50% of its 'peak sequestration', sequestering 70-83% of its annual emissions. 🌱 But this isn't all doom and gloom. We're all still learning, as Mark Wootton rightfully points out. The adoption of regenerative practices has significant benefits, including increased soil health, biodiversity, reduced need for nitrogen fertiliser, resulting in a more resilient system. We shouldn't get trapped in carbon tunnel vision, as these are amazing and important benefits! 🌍 This highlights the fact that we need systemic change. Yes, regenerative agriculture is key to sequestering carbon on the short term and delivering much wider benefits, as Jigsaw managed to showcase. But still, there's no silver bullet. We have to take a good look at ourselves in the mirror and discuss how we are going to change how and what we farm and eat. 🐄 At the moment, 80% of our agricultural land is used for livestock - is that sustainable? We need to consider the solution that we should focus on. Changing habits takes time, especially when it comes to what people put on their plates. I have to admit I'm no vegan myself - but it does make me very conscious of my own meat and cheese consumption. 🙌 Let’s start with carbon sequestration and regenerative agriculture now, while at the same time changing our habits and our food system. Do you agree? What do you think will be the best way forward?  👇 Leave your thoughts in the comments!👇 The Guardian article linked in the comments Photo credit: Nicole Cleary/The Guardian #sustainability #carbonremovals #netzero #regenerativeagriculture

It's time to move beyond just sustaining our planet - we need to actively regenerate it. Regenerative agriculture offers a powerful solution, restoring degraded ecosystems, boosting carbon capture, and building more resilient food systems. 💯 key points: ➡️ Shifting towards regenerative practices: Embracing techniques like cover cropping, composting, and minimal tillage to revitalize soil health. ➡️ Investing in nature-based solutions: Recognizing the intrinsic value of natural ecosystems and supporting their restoration. ➡️ Addressing global challenges: Facilitating capital flow to regenerative initiatives in developing countries and fostering economic models that value nature. This isn't just about coffee (though a delicious cup grown sustainably is pretty darn good!). It's about building a future where food production nourishes both people and the planet. 💪 #regenerativeagriculture #climatesolution #sustainablefood #futureoffood

#PESBootstrap2024 Sustainability in agriculture is crucial for securing a stable and prosperous future for both our environment and society. By embracing sustainable practices, farmers can preserve soil health, optimize water use, and reduce reliance on harmful chemicals, fostering ecosystems that are robust and resilient. Techniques like crop rotation, organic farming, and integrated pest management not only enhance productivity but also safeguard our natural resources. In the face of climate change, sustainable agriculture plays a key role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting carbon sequestration in soils. This approach supports biodiversity, protecting the myriad plant and animal species essential for ecological balance. Economically, it empowers farmers by lowering costs and fostering local food systems, thus strengthening rural communities. Sustainable agriculture isn't just about the present it's about ensuring that future generations inherit a planet capable of sustaining them. By prioritizing sustainability, we honor our responsibility to both the earth and humanity, creating a legacy of abundance and health.

Are you attending the Economist Impact's Sustainability Week in London? Don't miss this afternoon's panel discussion (Tuesday 5th March) on regenerative agriculture featuring Meagan Kaiser - a U.S. soybean farmer and past chair of the United Soybean Board! ✳ How does regenerative agriculture alleviate climate change and support carbon sequestration? ✳ What are the economic implications of regenerative agriculture, and how can it be encouraged and scaled up? ✳ How can the financial risks of sustainable farming approaches be reduced? Join the session for the answers to these questions and more! #regenerativeagriculture #climateaction #ussoy

“By collectively investing in regenerative agriculture today, we have a unique opportunity to contribute towards a net-zero, climate-resilient, nature-positive and equitable agricultural system. We call upon financial actors, businesses and policymakers to unite in supporting farmers to transition to regenerative agricultural practices.” We couldn’t agree more! 🌾🌍 This message, shared in a recent article by Reuters, perfectly captures why we work each day at SWOF to support farmers in their journey toward more sustainable practices. Learn more about the role of regenerative agriculture in addressing climate change from the full article here: https://reut.rs/3TQx5jA #Sustainability #ClimateAction #ClimateSmartAg #soilhealth #waterquality #regenerativeagriculture #regenag #scope3

Next up in this month’s featured climate-forward companies is Freshpet! 🐶🌿 Since 2022, they’ve removed approximately 12,000 tonnes of carbon from the atmosphere, restoring soil across more than 19,000 acres of regenerative farmland. It’s great to see companies with agriculture in their supply chain, like Freshpet, choosing to support regenerative agriculture (and its many co-benefits!) with Nori. “One thing I love about Nori is preserving biodiversity and getting back to what farmers used to be — an integrated community between biome, farmers, plants, a whole microcosm of what should be going on across the planet.” shared Freshpet Sustainability Lead Justin Joyner. By supporting regenerative agriculture, Freshpet is helping mitigate climate change, funding healthier food systems, and incentivizing more farmers to switch to regenerative practices — all while building a climate-positive brand. Learn more about Freshpet’s purchases and see their official carbon removal certificates here: https://lnkd.in/gfbW6TYF

Proud to share this report, written by Bain and the WEF, which tackles the major issue of funding the transition to sustainable farming practices. The “breakthrough model of financing and collaboration” proposes (i) upfront payments or guarantees that mitigate economic risks for farmers; (ii) full monetization of all the ecosystem services (e.g., carbon, water, biodiversity, resilience, nutrient density) that result from regenerative agriculture, financed by all the actors that benefit from those services; and (iii) an unprecedented degree of collaboration between food system actors. Read the full report here -> https://lnkd.in/d23FaxJu