International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)’s Post

Celebrate #EarthDay! And celebrate the work FFAR has done over the last decade to help position agriculture as an effective tool in our fight against #climate change. Did you know that over 40% of our 360+ grants have been climate-related? How have you been a part of FFAR-related research over the last decade?

The world’s ecosystems are under threat, with more than one-fifth of our planet’s land area degraded. #WorldEnvironmentDay 2024 emphasises the potential of ecosystem restoration through a collective effort across generations. #GenerationRestoration UN Environment Programme                                                        Individuals, civil society, governments, and businesses can give nature a helping hand and effectively combat land degradation, desertification, and drought. Find out more at https://lnkd.in/eY_hTtDM   At Alma, we are deeply committed to the environment, and our research helps lay the groundwork for clear-eyed environmental decision-making. We use economic and social research tools to comprehensively assess the short- and long-term costs and benefits associated with diverse green policies and interventions. Find out more about our relevant projects https://lnkd.in/dRYJnN5T

🔵 We're fresh from the The Conservative Party Conference. Innovative climate strategies? Check. Essential infrastructure for farmers? Reading between the lines - then yes! And let's not forget the balance between housing development and preserving our precious land. Energy security was a hot topic, alongside addressing budget underspends in agriculture and renewed support for rural communities in Wales. One thought that got us excited...what if we transformed the agricultural sector into a powerhouse for carbon capture? By integrating regenerative practices and carbon farming into policy, we could turn our farms into vital ecosystems that not only produce food but actively combat climate change. Kemi Badenoch Steve Barclay Tom Tugendhat Robert Jenrick James Cleverly #CPC24

What is the cost of war on the Environment? The cost of war on the environment can be significant and wide-ranging, affecting ecosystems, natural resources, biodiversity, and human health in profound ways. Here are some of the key environmental impacts of war: A). Trauma (Main Point). Trauma on the people that will have a long term impact on how they do things. 1. Deforestation: War often leads to increased deforestation as forests are cleared for military purposes, displaced populations, or resource exploitation. This can result in loss of habitat for wildlife, disruption of ecosystems, and loss of biodiversity. 2. Pollution: War can cause pollution through various means such as oil spills, chemical contamination from weapons, and destruction of infrastructure like factories or power plants. Contaminants can enter soil, water bodies, and the air, posing risks to human and environmental health. 3. Water Resources: Conflict can disrupt water resources through damage to water infrastructure, contamination of water sources, and diversion of water for military purposes. This can lead to water scarcity, reduced access to clean water, and conflicts over water resources. 4. Wildlife and Ecosystem Destruction: War zones often suffer from poaching, illegal logging, and habitat destruction as a result of conflict activities. This can have long-term impacts on wildlife populations and ecosystems, leading to species loss and ecological imbalance. 5. Climate Change: War can contribute to climate change through factors such as increased greenhouse gas emissions from military operations, destruction of carbon sinks like forests, and disruption of natural carbon cycles. Climate change can further exacerbate environmental challenges and impact vulnerable populations. 6. Human Health: Environmental degradation caused by war can have direct and indirect impacts on human health, including exposure to pollutants, waterborne diseases, food insecurity due to disrupted agriculture, and increased risk of natural disasters in war-affected areas. 7. Long-Term Recovery: The environmental impacts of war can persist long after conflicts end, requiring extensive efforts and resources for environmental restoration, rehabilitation of ecosystems, and sustainable development in war-affected regions. Overall, the cost of war on the environment underscores the interconnectedness of human conflict and environmental sustainability, highlighting the urgent need for peacebuilding, conflict prevention, and environmental conservation efforts on a global scale. As a species, we need to be serious. We have evolved so much only to engage in wars that hurt both the environment and people because we refuse to think outside the box. #war #congo #palastine

Every year on June 17th, a global alarm rings out to remind us of a pressing issue the creeping advance of deserts into fertile lands. Established by the United Nations in 1994, the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought shines a spotlight on the urgent need to halt the degradation of our planet's precious soil. Through educational campaigns, sustainable practices, and policy advocacy, this day rallies people worldwide to reclaim the vitality of our landscapes. It’s a day for planting trees, conserving soil, and embracing water-saving techniques, all aimed at restoring the balance disrupted by unsustainable agriculture, climate change, and overpopulation. Desertification, this takes biodiversity and agricultural productivity, forces communities into economic despair and migration, exacerbating urban pressures. However, hope thrives in the united efforts of international agreements like the UNCCD, which provide frameworks for sustainable land management. Each year, themes focus on specific aspects of land degradation, sparking activities that range from hands-on reforestation to high-level policy dialogues. This day serves as a beacon of action, calling for global cooperation to ensure that our lands remain fertile and our futures, secure.

How Joined-Up will the party manifestos be? No matter who wins the next UK general election, they will face an ecological challenge that cannot be tackled in silos; effective climate action has to be woven into policy of all varieties. Rather than just understanding how the parties are addressing single issues, we want to shed light on how ‘joined-up ’ they are around key ‘Shared Outcomes’ across health, climate, nature and equity – all of which underpin a thriving economy and ecology 🌍 #generalelection #ukclimateaction #ge2024 #ukpolitics https://lnkd.in/enprEY9a

Victorian Catchment Management Authorities (CMAs) have been leading the way in planning for the impacts of climate change on the natural environment for almost a decade. Since launching the regional climate adaptation plans in 2015-16, the ten catchment regions have been working together on Statewide climate change priorities. They have implemented Statewide, multi-regional CMA and individual CMA projects: 🌳 to investigate opportunities to achieve a range of benefits from carbon offsets eg biodiversity; 💧to increase sequestration in carbon-rich “Blue Carbon” coastal and freshwater systems; 🌾to improve soils and build agricultural productivity. To find out more go to www.nrmclimate.vic.gov.au And/or search “climate adaptation” at www.necma.vic.gov.au Harriet Shing Steve Dimopoulos Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action Agriculture Victoria Victorian Environmental Water Holder Landcare Victoria Inc. #CMAsGetItDone #Landcare #climateadaptation

Victorian Catchment Management Authorities (CMAs) have been leading the way in planning for the impacts of climate change on the natural environment for almost a decade. Since launching the regional climate adaptation plans in 2015-16, the ten catchment regions have been working together on Statewide climate change priorities. They have implemented Statewide, multi-regional CMA and individual CMA projects: 🌳 to investigate opportunities to achieve a range of benefits from carbon offsets eg biodiversity; 💧to increase sequestration in carbon-rich “Blue Carbon” coastal and freshwater systems; 🌾to improve soils and build agricultural productivity. To find out more go to www.nrmclimate.vic.gov.au And/or search “climate adaptation” at www.necma.vic.gov.au Harriet Shing Steve Dimopoulos Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action Agriculture Victoria Victorian Environmental Water Holder Landcare Victoria Inc. #CMAsGetItDone #Landcare #climateadaptation

Today, 5 June 2024, is World Environment Day, which encourages awareness and action for the protection of the environment. This year’s theme “Land restoration, stopping desertification and building drought resilience” is a timely call to action and hope for all of us to join hands in sustainable practices that rejuvenate our planet. Remember, every small step towards land restoration makes a significant impact. Let’s continue to innovate, support each other, and build a resilient agricultural community. #EnvironmentDay #EcoDay #WED2024 #SustainableFoodSystems

ICMM is delighted to announce that we are becoming a partner of Business for Nature, a global coalition of over 85 organisations with the shared goal of driving credible business action and policy ambition to achieve a nature-positive economy for all by 2030. 🤝🌱 As part of the coalition, ICMM will support BfN with: 1. the objectives of both halting and reversing nature loss by 2030 and keeping global warming below 1.5C.🌿🌏 2. demonstrating growing levels of ambition to protect and restore nature (aligned to the latest science).🚀📈 3. shaping and implementing BfN’s advocacy, business action and communications work.🌐🏛️ 4. encouraging members to develop and publish a credible nature strategy through #NowForNature.✍️🌲 To help us celebrate, we urge you take part in BfN’s business policy consultation on #NaturePolicies. 🔗Share your views before 1 March: http://bit.ly/consult24