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Embracing the Circular Economy: A Game Changer for Communities! Hey everyone! Ever wondered how we can level the playing field against big corporations while fostering sustainability and strengthening our local communities? The answer lies in the Circular Economy! By focusing on circular principles, we can transform the way we produce and consume, creating a powerful economic advantage that benefits us all. Here’s how: Community Power: When we collaborate as a community, we build co-op-style businesses that pool resources, share knowledge, and support each other. This collective effort can drive down costs and create a united front against corporate giants. Sustainable Agriculture: Circular economy practices in farming mean reducing waste, recycling nutrients, and maximizing efficiency. By processing raw materials into value-added products, local farms can compete with global prices while ensuring sustainable practices. Economic Impact: Developing local processing facilities and value chains means jobs and economic growth stay within the community. This not only boosts local economies but also fosters resilience against market fluctuations. True Sustainability: The circular approach prioritizes long-term environmental health and resource conservation, leading to more sustainable practices that benefit our planet for generations to come. Let’s harness the power of the circular economy to build a stronger, more sustainable community that can stand toe-to-toe with big businesses. Together, we can create a future where economic growth and environmental stewardship go hand in hand. Join the movement and let’s make a difference—one circle at a time! www.thegreedlessseed.com #CircularEconomy #CommunityPower #SustainableFuture #LocalImpact #FarmToTable

Empowering Communities In a world full of complex challenges, effective change starts by meeting people where they are. Too often, well-intentioned projects fail because they bring solutions that don't fit the local context. I've seen factories and equipment worth millions sitting unused because there was no follow-through or training. That's why my approach is different. I've done the due diligence, talked to the people, and understood their needs. By introducing new technologies and smart farming practices, including bio-stimulants, we're creating a sustainable food system that lowers the cost of food and boosts crop yields. This isn't just about innovation; it's about practical, sustainable solutions that make a real difference. Together, we can build a better future, starting from the ground up. #SustainableFarming #CommunityEmpowerment #SmartAgriculture #LocalSolutions

One of the most important climate challenges to solve is our future of agriculture and food production in a manner where we ensure safe and adequate food for all, without environmental degradation in the process. Regenerative agriculture is picking up speed as a concept, but in order to support a swift transition we need thinking, approches and funding at landscape level. I recommend #Kristen Dunlop's post and co-authored Forbes article to get the gist of it.

💡 What does a climate-neutral agri-food system look like, and what can we do to make it happen 𝐧𝐨𝐰? Climate change is profoundly impacting agri-food systems everywhere, as this key sector is faced with balancing an ever-increasing demand with the need to dramatically cut emissions. To tackle this challenge, Ireland - one of the countries at the forefront of agricultural innovation - is embracing systemic innovation and climate-smart agriculture principles that go beyond technological improvements, in partnership with EIT Climate-KIC. How are we doing this? In partnership with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, we explored the potential for innovation currently untapped, and we mapped 275 practical, high-potential project ideas grouped under seven flagship areas, from carbon farming and biodiversity on farms, to circular bioeconomy to sustainable dairy production. By piloting and scaling connected initiatives under these frameworks, we are creating a robust innovation ecosystem across the country, where lessons are shared and impacts are accelerated. Learn more in our latest article: https://bit.ly/3SzVlpH

The World Economic Forum and Bain & Company recently published a report outlining the financing and collaboration needed to support farmers in accelerating a transition to sustainable food production. It articulates the economic, technical and social barriers to adoption — presenting ways to address each. Here are key takeaways for scaling regenerative practices, especially #agroforestry: 1. Investing in agroforestry is smart business. Financial actors can reduce their risk exposure and open up new business opportunities while turbocharging regenerative agriculture programs 2. Put farmers first when designing programs. Farmers should be offered a flexible stack of financial and non-financial services from which they can select the support they need based on their specific context 3. Collaborate! Brands need pre-competitive collaboration along value chain companies to aggregate demand for environmental outcomes and improved farm resilience Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eVvk-nxy

As the climate changes, so does our ability to produce food and maintain sources of drinking water. Already climate change has battered the cacao and citrus industries, and it is beginning to affect corn, rice, and wheat - leading to increased food insecurity as these staple crop yields diminish, regions with viable arable land shift, and extreme weather events disrupt agricultural production and supply chains.    Regenerative agriculture and a holistic approach to land stewardship called "integrated landscape management" (ILM) are both emerging as natural solutions to sustain production, ensure food and water security, restore natural environments and maintain livelihoods. Integrated place-based approaches apply principles of systems thinking, collaboration among actors and stewardship at multiple levels and are already demonstrating significant, sustained benefits for all involved.   This month, Sara Scherr from EcoAgriculture Partners, and I authored a piece in Forbes, where we explain the principles of integrated landscape management and discuss the value of these long-term, place-based partnerships between farmers, businesses, environmental organisations, local governments, communities and indigenous people, with examples of how they can accelerate the regenerative transition. We spotlight the 1000 Landscapes For 1 Billion People initiative, which Climate-KIC is proud to support as a partner and funder, and discuss how innovative partnerships can define transformation strategies and adaptive action plans. Fit-for-purpose finance remains a barrier to the success of these partnerships since the financial system is poorly structured to provide the kinds of investments needed for landscape-scale transformations. During the 2024-26 period, the 1000 Landscapes For 1 Billion People coalition will put in place key building blocks for scaling integrated landscape finance, including: 📍Demand for finance: financial support services for landscape partnerships to develop investable, inclusive landscape investment portfolios. 📍Supply of finance: prototypes and strategic guidance for investors, funders, and businesses to finance landscape project portfolios. 📍Fostering system transformation through the 1000L landscape finance community. See the full article in Forbes: "Farming A Better Future: How Big-Picture Thinking About Regenerative Agriculture Can Help Fix Society’s Ills" and let us know what challenges and opportunities you see in #integratedlandscapmanagement and #regenerativeagriculture for #climateaction. Join forces with us! 👉 Full article is here: https://lnkd.in/en53Z2hV

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

💡 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

Tinia P., CEO of Re-Nuble, has a varied background in technology, sustainability, and finance. She holds a B.S. in Business Information Technology from Virginia Tech and a Master of Science degree from Columbia University in sustainability. Tinia highlights sustainable solutions in agriculture, leveraging her IT background to address food waste issues, expanding product offerings with Renew Terra, and securing funding and contracts with organizations like the USDA. Tinia addresses challenges in urban organic waste management, agricultural regulation, and scaling innovation. She advises starting small, promoting accountability in food production, fostering collaboration for innovation, and understanding market needs for effective product iterations. Tinia gives a shoutout to investors especially Gayle Jennings O'Byrne of Wocstar Fund and Tracy Gray of The 22 Fund, for their support and understanding of the challenges in agriculture and manufacturing, acknowledging their guidance. Watch the full episode and connect with Tinia P. in the comment section below! 🤗 I highly suggest you watch this entire exchange between Tinia Pina ⭐️Todd Westra 📈 #GASpodcast  #WithMoku  #Toddwestra #sustainablesolutions #foodwaste #greentech  #urbanagriculture  #renewableresources #environmentalimpact #TiniaPina #ReNuble #circulareconomy #climateaction #agtech #EcoFriendly #ZeroWaste #SustainabilityMatters #greenbusiness #foodsecurity #CommunityGardening #ceoinsights #regenerativeagriculture #founderstories #founderjourney #founder

A new report from World Economic Forum lays out a breakthrough model for financing and collaboration to support farmers and accelerate the transition to sustainable food production. Research on more than 50 U.S. regenerative agriculture programs informed the report's findings, which highlight how capital and capabilities can be coordinated and deployed more effectively to address economic, technical, and social barriers to farmer adoption. Our members Bayer, Environmental Defense Fund, Nutrien Ag Solutions, PepsiCo, and Unilever and partners Practical Farmers of Iowa and Precision Conservation Management contributed to the report. Dive in: https://lnkd.in/eVvk-nxy