Joint Institute for Strategic Energy Analysis’ Post

Did you know agriculture accounts for approximately 12% of total greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S.? While only a piece of the larger emissions pie, strategies to reduce agricultural emissions can also come with many benefits – as well as challenges! In a new report, the Joint Institute for Strategic Energy Analysis Sustainable Agriculture Catalyzer evaluated the potential for various GHG emission mitigation solutions and identified potential benefits and tradeoffs to farmers, communities, and ecosystems. Read more, https://bit.ly/4bfMwIk

Agriculture accounts for 30% of global greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. Reducing emissions from agricultural production, at country level, requires inter-ministry collaboration. The Ministry of Environment responsible for the achievement of a country’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC’s) must work closely with the agricultural ministry to reduce emissions of the sector. The objective? To more efficiently reduce agricultural expansion into forests and natural habitats (peat, wetlands), sustainable ocean management, and reduction in agro-chemical production (nitrates). ️Read more about the key 10 policy areas to transform food systems in our latest blog written by Andrew Bovarnick, UNDP FACS Global Head: https://lnkd.in/d8Wr8E_7

Why should you care about collaboration? There have been a couple of big sustainability collaboration announcements in the last couple of weeks. While these are top-level and only the start, they are big steps in the right direction. Whether it is top level standards, GHG Protocol and the IFRS foundation, or the sector-specific collaboration between Agrecalc, the Farm Carbon Cutting Toolkit and Cool Farm Alliance, these announcements are great news. These collaborations will allow better understanding between standards and methodologies, reducing inconsistencies and inefficiencies in reporting. On a more elemental note, collaboration is key for the transition to a sustainable future. - Both of these announcements role model collaboration while ensuring individual organisations stay independent. - Both announcements will support future collaboration both for the organisations themselves, and those who use their processes. __ By the way, I'm part of 5D Net Zero | B Corp™ We give hands-on expert support, helping businesses understand their carbon impact, how to make effective improvements over time, and how to communicate their progress. Want support with your business? Get in touch at info@5dnetzero.co.uk or connect and drop me a message Michael Jones. #CarbonFootprint #CarbonReporting #ResponsibleBusiness

Agriculture is evolving! Over the past decade, the focus has shifted from intensive yield to balancing profit with environmental care. Working with nature, reducing nutrient losses, and improving soil structure not only increases profits but also protects our planet. Government programs support this sustainable path. Read more here 👉 https://bit.ly/46Em0aB

In Case You Missed It: Mitchell Hora seventh generation Iowa farmer and founder of Continuum Ag, authored an op-ed for Agri-Pulse Communications emphasizing the urgent need for collaboration between farmers and policymakers to support legislation to scale up domestic sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production. Hora argues that SAF presents an immense opportunity for American farmers, but successful implementation requires clear policies and resources from lawmakers. “If our nation is to realize the true long-term economic and environmental benefits of domestic SAF production, we need the right regulatory framework. Farmers proactively invest in sustainable farming practices and want to make the industry more climate-friendly, mindful that our livelihoods depend on the health of our land and air. However, under the guidance released by the Biden administration, farmers will not be able to become a significant part of the SAF future.” Read the full piece below: https://lnkd.in/dFpn3v_j

In this session with David Ripplinger, gain new understanding and insight into current biofuel policy and market conditions, the decarbonization of agriculture, and how it may complement or compete with broader objectives of sustainable food systems and environmental stewardship. Register here: https://hubs.li/Q02b2YTy0

The global movement to ban gas-powered equipment is gaining momentum in New Zealand, driven by the detrimental environmental impact of these tools. Legislative initiatives worldwide are propelling the shift towards more sustainable alternatives, with battery-powered devices emerging as the frontrunners. Embracing battery-powered options is an environmentally conscious decision and a practical and efficient choice for modern farming operations. Read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/dfU4cKZC

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"Making agriculture resilient, together." Regrow Ag uses advanced science and technology to help businesses measure, report, and reduce agricultural emissions. Their platform supports sustainable practices, enabling companies to achieve climate goals and enhance supply chain resilience. Learn more: https://www.regrow.ag/ #Agriculture #Sustainability #SoASpotlights

We need to transform the whole #foodvaluechain from #farming practices up to #dietary patterns. It is a cumulative responsibility and a transformation journey that requires a #fair #risksharing between all the actors of the value chain. Farmers cannot bear alone the risk and the cost of the #transition! #regenerativeagriculture #climate #socialinclusion