Sustainable Views’ Post

Climate change is one of the biggest threats facing farmers and all who depend on them for food. As Idaho farmer Dick Wittman says, “We have weather that's totally different than it was 30 years ago…We have hotter hots, colder colds, wetter wets and drier dries.” Farmers must navigate twin challenges to nourish a growing population: staying productive on a changing planet and cutting farming’s climate contributions.     Fortunately, a new climate-conscious agricultural revolution — fueled by the spirit of innovation that has long been a hallmark of agriculture in the U.S. and around the world — is on the horizon. Together, we can get there 🚜🌍 Read our latest article in Vital Signs:  https://lnkd.in/eQsq_NM9   Environmental Defense Fund

Protecting our agricultural lands isn't just about ensuring a steady food supply (as if that alone wasn't critical); it's a crucial step in our fight against climate change. Dive into research by the American Farmland Trust, shedding light on the alarming rate of farmland conversion and its dire consequences for our climate and economy. Learn how agricultural conservation easements can be a powerful tool in preserving our farmlands, advancing climate-smart practices, and understand the impact of federal programs and the urgency of our collective action. Read here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gs68qJMf #FoodSecurity #ClimateSmartAgriculture #NaturalClimateSolutions #NaturebasedSolutions

Inside Climate News, a Pulitzer Prize-winning nonprofit news organization focused on climate reporting and analysis, cited Winrock's carbon assessment work in Florida’s Everglades Agricultural Area in a feature story. The article states: “The study, conducted by Winrock International, a nonprofit focused on social, agricultural and environmental issues, found that sugar cane production in the Everglades Agricultural Area accounted for more than 7.3 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions annually, an amount equivalent to that from 1.6 million gas-powered passenger vehicles driven for one year." Read more: https://lnkd.in/enspZY-y #carbonsolutions #climatesolutions #climatechange #carboncapture #sustainability #netzero #forestry #sustainableag #agriculture

#agricultural management can put pressure on the #environment. However, it can also actively help to improve #natural #habitats and deliver #naturerecovery. How? Our latest blog post covers just a few ways in which #farmers and #land managers can do their bit for #nature: 1- 🚜 Maximise #foodproduction on the most productive land 2 - 🗺 Turn yield maps into gross margin maps. 3 - 🦅 Adopt an integrated predation management approach 4 - 🌳 Have at least 10% of your land devoted to good quality #wildlife habitats 5 - 📢 Understand the valuable #publicgoods your land holds 6 - 🐞 Use beetle banks and other integrated pest management techniques to cut down on the need for #pesticides 7 - 🌲 Manage, enhance and expand existing features on the #farm before creating new ones 8 - 🦔 Manage #hedgerows and #field margins year-round to support local species And you, which land management practices have you embraced to help deliver nature recovery? You can read our full blog post here: https://lnkd.in/ejDUj56G

In a revealing study, over half of the Colorado River's water is used for agriculture, primarily for livestock feed, highlighting the urgent need for sustainable water management amidst climate change. This research, crucial for ongoing negotiations on water allocation, underscores the importance of informed decisions in balancing agricultural needs with environmental preservation. Let's discuss how businesses and policymakers can drive sustainable practices.  https://lnkd.in/geaxGpzD

In a revealing study, over half of the Colorado River's water is used for agriculture, primarily for livestock feed, highlighting the urgent need for sustainable water management amidst climate change. This research, crucial for ongoing negotiations on water allocation, underscores the importance of informed decisions in balancing agricultural needs with environmental preservation. Let's discuss how businesses and policymakers can drive sustainable practices.  https://lnkd.in/ddet_wiW

Today, around 60-70% of soils in the EU are unhealthy because of human activities and DEGRADED #soil releases #carbon and greenhouse gases, further aggravating the effects of climate change.   But we can reverse this trend. Farmers and land managers are our allies in reducing the effects of #climatechange. https://lnkd.in/d3bmF-e2   @CarbonFarming EU seeks experienced farmers, young farmers and policymakers to create a strong #carbonfarming HUB network in Europe to build, dialogue and exchange knowledge.   Do you join us? Stay tuned!  https://lnkd.in/dSjVW9EB #MissionSoil

📢 Our 2023 Impact Report is out now! Despite a year marked by extreme weather events, CIFOR-ICRAF achieved significant progress in 2023. This report details how we're tackling the global challenges of climate change, food insecurity, and poverty. With leadership changes bringing fresh perspectives and a focus on equity, we've made measurable contributions to protecting forests, restoring land, and improving livelihoods. Read the report to learn more about our research focus on biodiversity, climate, and food security, as well as our impactful partnerships. 🔗: https://lnkd.in/dGqMyBQG #TreesPeoplePlanet #ImpactReport

The "Green Revolution" isn't what you think it is... Did you know that term predates the suatainability movement by decades and originally described industrial, mechanized farming methods that relied heavily on synthetic chemicals? Anyone who likes to eat food (yes, you), and cares about sustainable food systems would be wise to read this highly digestible, fascinating report on climate change and adaptive farming methods needed to mitigate hunger. #greeneconomy #regenerativeagriculture #sustainablefarming #climatecrisis #climateaction #greentechnology #decarbonize #circularsolutions https://lnkd.in/g2AxnkWj

A shift appears to be occurring in the realm of #REDD+, the UN-backed scheme to reduce deforestation and degradation, and enhance carbon stocks. The scheme’s initial concept was satisfyingly simple: to help mitigate climate change, let’s pay people living in and near forests to stop cutting down trees. An in-depth look at how REDD+ pilot projects played out on the ground shows that the picture is more complicated. The disjunct is highlighted in a new study that seeks to tease out REDD+ project impacts on forest-adjacent community members’ behaviour. In a sample of 17 active REDD+ initiatives at the subnational level across the Global South, the co-authors found that conditional payments (payments made only upon proof of forest protection, which are conceptually at the core of REDD+) were not perceived by local people as a key factor in their land use decisions. “We expected to find conditional payments would be what mattered, but what we found instead is that the more interventions there were, the more likely you were to see positive land use change (reducing carbon emissions) by households. This was most likely with a mix of positive and negative interventions: you need both the ‘carrot and the stick’.” Read on:➡️ https://bit.ly/484uyqc #TreesPeoplePlanet