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SEC climate-related financial risk rule provides some transparency, falls short of meeting investor needs

MINNEAPOLIS—Today, by a 3-2 vote, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved its final rule on the disclosure of climate-related financial expenditures, costs and risks, including those related to greenhouse gas emissions. The rule applies to U.S.

Global Methane Pledge’s slow start

Two years ago, more than 120 countries (now 150), led by the United States and European Union, signed the Global Methane Pledge at COP26.

National Climate Assessment underscores need to invest in resilient, agroecological food systems

Minneapolis—The Fifth National Climate Assessment, released today by the White House in coordination with federal agencies, reinforces the need to build a more resilient and agroecological food system, according to the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy.

Reckless shutdown poses threats to farmers and the food system

MINNEAPOLIS—If Congress does not pass a spending bill and the United States federal government shuts down this Sunday, the shutdown will have wide ranging implications for U.S farmers and people facing hunger, as well as slow action to restore fairness in agriculture markets and combat the climate crisis.

IATP Comment to the FTC and DOJ on Draft Merger Guidelines

The following comment was submitted to the Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice on September 8, 2023 regarding the FTC-2023-0043-0001 Draft Merger Guidelines.