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… model of sustainable agriculture: small and medium scale, high productivity, low carbon emission and high climatic resilience After 30 years of abandonment of peasant agriculture and following the global food crisis of 2008/09, … sovereignty; ii) sustainability; iii) productivity; iv) profitability; v) low carbon emissions; and vi) high climate resilience. It is necessary to move from "an agriculture of inputs" to an "agriculture of knowledge integrated in … and technological and long-term food security. New Technological Revolution for the Productivity, Sustainability and Resilience of Crops From an Agriculture of Agrochemicals to a Campesino Agriculture of Integrated Knowledge Principles of …
November 30th, 2010,
… climate change. Proven adaptation practices cited in the FAO and other case studies can and should be funded to increase resilience now. FAO has rebranded as climate-smart some existing prac- tices to increase food security, with relatively … obligations among its most climate changevulnerable parties. We can decide now to finance proj- ects that will build resilience in agriculture and rural commu- nities to the changing climate that is making us all increasingly vulnerable … joint-statement-by-farmers-and-civil-society-organi. 16. agriculture that sustainably increases productivity, resilience (adaptation), reduces/ removes GHGs (mitigation) and enhances achievement of national food security and …
In the past week, we have had a terrible reminder of whats at stake in our work with the horrific typhoon hitting the Philippines.
… closely, Iowa, can you hear it? Diversidade, whisper the Mozambicans. Diversity. It may just be the key to climate resilience, from Africa to Iowa. Continue reading the article on Medium. Originally published on Medium on September …
… on the principle of collective self-reliance to contribute to the strengthening of the respective national economic resilience as well as to ASEAN economic resilience and ASEAN solidarity; AFFIRMING the need for effective and concerted action by ASEAN Member Countries aimed at …
… in fewer overall GHG emissions. To achieve this, our food and agricultural systems must be diverse, decentral- ized, resilient and synergistic. A climate-friendly food system: Adapts to more dramatic temperature and water cycles; … of a growing population, it is incumbent upon us to begin the movement toward a climate-friendly food system that is resilient and adaptive to unpredictable weather change and shifting climate zones. The greatest climate impact from most … less of a climate problem and more of the climate solution, but can also help create healthier, more sustainable, and resilient food and agricultural systems. A shift toward practices that diversify marketable products, close waste loops, …
… trade or technical considerations. However, the perspective should rather be the relevance of biodiversity to ecosystem resilience, food security, and indigenous and rural development. Moreover, traditional ecological knowledge and practices … of cultural and ecological practices. That has led to a social fragmentation and the destruction of the ecosystem resilience, because the introduced farming projects are incompatible with the Amazonian ecosystems and cultures at … been involved through traditional ecological practices in the maintenance of biodiversity flows, which ensure ecosystem resilience, food security and cultural identity. Intellectual property rights granted to alien institutions and …
November 30th, 2010,
… practices in the name of mitigation. Finally, it could divert attention from the most immediate task of addressing the resilience and adaptation of ecosystems that provide food security and have the potential to reduce the impact of … serious rethink about patented tech- nologies that marginalize small producers and increase their risks against climate resilience. For instance, genetically modified crops that require minimum or no-till practices have been found to … type of support that agriculture needs to respect and improve the lives of small-scale producers and to build climate resilience in agricultural systems. Agriculture and REDD+ LCA Chapter V concerns a draft decision on REDD+ (reducing …
… resources, natural hydrological processes and ecosystems. We will work to preserve environmental flows, increase the resilience of and restore degraded ecosystems, taking advantage of new mechanisms as well as partnerships with foresters …
August 6th, 2008,
… Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404 USA iatp.org agobservatory.org The Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy promotes resilient family farms, rural communities and ecosystems around the world through research and education, science and … human life is unacceptable. But food aid funding will be wasted if communities and governments do not also invest in resilient and productive agriculture in every corner of the globe. A Sensible Response The only sensible response to the …
July 1st, 2021,
… and trade systems. VALUES: IATP is guided by values of economic and racial justice, environmental sustainability and resilience, and strong democratic institutions. VISION: IATP envisions agriculture, trade and food systems that are good … member- and community-based organizations in the U.S. and around the world we redoubled our efforts to strengthen resilience as we worked together towards our shared goals and vision. With partners and allies, we exposed callous … raising awareness about climate-related financial risk in 2020, we published a report, Agriculture Finance for Climate Resilience, detailing 13 for global agribusiness firms but rather would benefit family farmers, food system workers and …
… toxic substances. The Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy is a non-profit, independent organization that promotes resilient family farms, rural communities and ecosystems around the world through research and education, science and … 1 ppm 1 ppm chromium; 11 ppm vanadium; 2 ppm nickel. ### The Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy promotes resilient family farms, rural communities and ecosystems around the world through research and education, science and … fertilizer Getting the Dirt on What's in Your Fertilizer ### The Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy promotes resilient family farms, rural communities and ecosystems around the world through research and education, science and …
… technology. The ecology of agriculture as it impacts on natural processes; especially how ecosystems become less resilient under management. The ecology of the human species, ultimately dependent on agriculture and ecosystem services, … and/or sustainable ways. The prognosis is not promising: of 24 different managed ecosystems studied, all showed reduced resilience, and increased "brittleness" - pushed closer to the edge of degradation even when little change is yet … new ecological structures. Increased management and intensification has increased yields but also decreased resilience to the extent that food security may be threatened. The question now is whether transgenic plants which …
… Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404 USA iatp.org agobservatory.org The Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy promotes resilient family farms, rural communities and ecosystems around the world through research and education, science and … reserve of agricultures productive capacity. An industry operating at maximum production for too long becomes less resilient and sets itself up for disaster. Elec- tric utilities, for example, normally operate at a portion of their …
… is causing crisis in rural Minnesota."[6] Working Landscapes and Multifunctional Agriculture: Restoring Diversity and Resilience The intensity of the financial and biodiversity crisis in the Red River Valley has created an urgency to seek … solution able to foster the kinds of economic, ecological and social transformations needed for long-term diversity and resilience. IATP, in partnership with a wide range of public and private agencies, is developing a comprehensive plan for …
December 11th, 2009,
… and investment away from industrialized, input and fossil-fuel intensive agricultural practices toward low-input, resilient agricultural systems that increase carbon seques- tration in the soil and lessen output of greenhouse gases. … science evolves; hold agriculture accountable while accounting for scale and types of operation; and strengthen rural resilience. Speculating on Carbon: The Next Toxic Asset This paper reviews efforts within U.S. climate legislation and …
March 26th, 2020,
… Only 3% of 3500 reporting companies have climate resilient risk management and investments (2019) Climate related financial risk typology (IMF) … trade and investment related risk, per IMF typology Require all such firms to publish, implement and enforce climate resilience plans Agree on penalties and incentives Create a fund to value and buy out the stranded assets of fossil …
November 19th, 2021,
… includes climate impact of fertilizers (https://www.iatp.org/new-research-chemical-fertilisers) and financing climate resilience for agriculture (https://www.iatp.org/blog/202009/us-agricultural-finance-climate-resilience). 3 Council on Environmental Quality. National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations Revisions, …