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Un cartel d’entreprises fertilise l’inflation alimentaire

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Un cartel corporativo fertiliza la inflación de los precios de los alimentos

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A corporate cartel fertilizes food inflation

As the world grappled with a severe food crisis and farmers saw costs rise, the world’s largest fertiliser firms ramped up their margins and more than tripled their profits from two years ago.

Communities charting a new direction with agroecology

Over the past year, IATP has invited allies from the Global South and North to share their experiences with agroecology in a series of case studies. They demonstrate innovative approaches that enhance the food system, grounded in food sovereignty. In this paper we offer excerpts from those case studies that highlight the importance of integrated solutions.

Securities and Exchange Commission climate-related financial risk rule will benefit investors and companies

This month, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is slated to release its final rule on the disclosure of climate-related financial risk and greenhouse gas emissions by U.S. companies, including food and agriculture firms, listed for trade on SEC-regulated exchanges.

Minnesota agriculture emissions: The CAFO challenge

The latest biennial greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions data from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) shows major emission reductions since the last report, finding a 23% reduction in overall emissions from 2005-2020. However, it will be difficult to reduce agriculture emissions significantly without addressing the state’s continued reliance on and expansion of CAFOs.

Twelve problems with the European Commission’s proposal for a Carbon Removal Certification Framework

This policy brief outlines 12 major concerns regarding the EC’s CRCF proposal, including overarching problems with the proposal and issues related to the agriculture and land sector.