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#InTheMedia: IRRI and Japan Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries (MAFF) jumpstart the carbon-neutrality project, starting in the Philippines and Vietnam. The project is a five-year initiative to attain climate neutrality and circular agriculture by significantly reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in rice production. Other objectives also include developing low-carbon practices and scaling strategies. Read the full story: https://bit.ly/3VZtPE9

The Aceh Singkil District Government, our member, Koltiva, together with Swisscontact and other stakeholders, recently held a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony about Sustainable Palm Oil Governance 2024 – 202 and launched the Aceh Singkil Multi-Stakeholder Forum (MSF) Dashboard on Sunday, July 7, 2024. Aceh Singkil District's significant potential, with 77,512 hectares of palm oil plantations managed by companies and independent smallholders, contributing 31.8% to the district's Regional Gross Domestic Product (PDRB) in the agriculture, forestry, and fisheries subsector. This initiative aims to address sustainable plantation issues and enhance productivity and sustainable palm oil production volume by 30% through intensification over the same period. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gBqBTDmV #SwissChamMembers #SwissCompany #SustainablePalmOil #palmoilplantations #Sustainability 

♻️ With the aim of selecting the best technological solution to implement a monitoring system of sustainability indicators at national level in Argentina, which will allow a group of 380 agricultural, livestock and forestry producers to certify their products under triple impact standards, we invite you to submit your sustainable and innovative proposal. This project is part of the European Commission´s AL-INVEST Verde Programme. 📢 The call is aimed at technology-based enterprises, consultants and climate management solutions providers, focused on sustainability in the agricultural sector through the application of measurement and monitoring technologies. The selection of the winning proposal will be carried out jointly with the Argentinean Rural Society (SRA) and the Argentinean Association of Direct Sowing Producers (Aapresid). 🔗 More information: https://lnkd.in/dW5hm6Mu Sociedad Rural Argentina

Happening today! UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) are jointly organizing a two-day workshop at Pretoria, South Africa on 19 and 20 August 2024, aimed at bringing together various stakeholders to share knowledge, explore partnerships, and develop concrete strategies for mainstreaming #Voluntary #Sustainability #Standards (#VSS) while supporting the implementation of the Charter and other relevant national initiatives. This online workshop is organized with the support of the SECO Economic Cooperation and Development under the Global #BioTrade Programme “Linking #trade, #biodiversity and #sustainable #development”. The outputs and recommendations from the workshop will be considered and further explored for the new trade and biodiversity programme under UNCTAD. Read more about the objectives of the workshop here: https://shorturl.at/Ow0N4 UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), SECO Economic Cooperation and Development , Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), UNDP, Global Environment Facility

#LaoPDR is making significant strides towards sustainable agriculture and forestry investments, aligning with the #ASEAN Guidelines for Responsible Investments in Food, Agriculture and Forestry endorsed in 2018. Key insights: 🤝 Investors commit to good governance although they face regulatory hurdles ♻️ There is a focus on waste reduction, environmental protection and renewable energy 🔗 Improving supply chain transparency and supporting smallholders is crucial 📜 There is a need for updated laws for better land management Read more about how investments in Lao PDR are evolving to ensure balanced growth and sustainability: https://lnkd.in/gNpr5Ruz

I participated at the WWF 2024 in Balì in an interesting session on governance and national and international regulatory frameworks co-organized by FAO. Looking at laws and policies can be helpful to get a better understanding of the multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary aspects of the water sector and cycle. Looking at aqualex.fao.org, shows you how many non-water specific laws and policies, like, amongst other things, about forestry, aquaculture, environment, biodiversity, climate and mining have something to say about water. Aqualex can be a helpful guide in the labyrinth of IWRM. 

The 2024 Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment was held on 16/17 September. One of the most significant challenges highlighted is the impending impact of the Kigali Amendment. This international treaty aims to phase down hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), which are widely used as refrigerants. This change will affect every sector within the cold chain, pushing companies to adapt quickly to new regulations before the end of the year. The urgency to pivot towards environmentally friendly refrigerants is paramount, yet many industry players appear reluctant to initiate new projects due to uncertainty about compliance and implementation.

It is time for us to see forests for more than their capacity to store carbon. They are also important for food security when they regulate water cycles, the local climate, and promote healthier work conditions for rural workers. I am very excited that in a couple of weeks I will be in Rome for the 27th Session of the FAO Committee on Forestry (COFO 27), where we will discuss the links between forests, water, and climate - and how they are vital for resilient and prosperous agriculture https://lnkd.in/drb22Gea

#newsalert MERCURY MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS: REVISED DRAFT OUT FOR COMMENT The Department of Forestry, Fisheries & the Environment has called for input by 2 February 2024 on revised draft regulations among other things intended to domesticate the UN’s 2023 Minamata Convention on Mercury. According to the Government Gazette notice concerned, the latest iteration reflects some comments on a draft released in March 2023 for public comment. Once in force, the regulations are expected to go some way towards: * managing the release of mercury into the environment, and * reducing anthropogenic mercury emissions resulting from industrial and manufacturing processes. They will also provide for: * the phasing out of ‘mercury added products’  * the phasing down the use of dental amalgam, and * regulate mercury storage facilities. Subscribe to our newsletter on the latest developments in national government and parliament 👉 https://lnkd.in/eis2a-RX Published by SA Legal Academy Policy Watch #salegalacademy #environmentallaw #southafrica #mercury #management #regulations #comments

🌍Join the GRI Africa and the Department of Forestry, Fisheries, & the Environment. dialogue on "Driving Responsibility and Accountability in Agriculture, Aquaculture, and Fishing Sectors in South Africa" 🌾🐟 📅 Date: Thursday, 16 May 2024 🕘 Time: 09:00 - 14:00 CAT (Networking lunch to follow) 📍 Venue: Cape Town Marriott Hotel Crystal Towers, Century City, Western Cape 🔗 Registration: https://bit.ly/GRI13AAF The introduction of the new GRI 13 sector standard will be a significant focus. Let's innovate and drive accountability together for a better tomorrow! #SustainableAgriculture #Aquaculture #FishingIndustry #Sustainability #EnvironmentalImpact #Accountability #GRIStandards #SDGs #EUGreenDeal #AgriculturalInnovation Tiekie Barnard Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) FAOInternational Labor Organization International Maritime Organization IOM - UN Migration Shift Impact Africa