“I honestly believe our best days aren’t behind us,” says Matte Wilson of the Sicangu Food Sovereignty Initiative. “They’re ahead of us.”
Climate Change
Dispatch from the U.N. Climate Change Conference: Monday, Nov. 14
“We are paying for the food system. We are paying for it in the form of diabetes treatment. We are paying for it in biodiversity loss,” says Sara Farley of The Rockefeller Foundation.
Increasing Nutrient Density for Resilience
During this session at COP27, nutrient density took center stage, with speakers highlighting solutions to increase access to healthy foods.
Inserting Food and Agriculture into Climate Action Plans
Incorporating food and agriculture systems into the Nationally Determined Contributions provide governments the chance to address their importance before another crisis hits.
Dispatch from the U.N. Climate Change Conference: Saturday, Nov. 12
Agriculture and Adaptation Day at COP27 is a long overdue recognition of the critical importance of food systems as a climate solution.
Food Systems Leaders Call for Recognition of the True Value of Food
“I don’t think we value the food enough,” says Zitouni Ould-Dada, Deputy Director in the Climate and Environment Division at the FAO. “We don’t value the soil enough. We don’t value the ecosystems in general enough.”
Dispatch from the U.N. Climate Change Conference: Friday, Nov. 11
The FAO is planning to launch an initiative this year to tackle on-farm emissions as part of the urgent need to cap global warming at 1.5 degrees Celsius.
Dispatch from the U.N. Climate Change Conference: Thursday, Nov. 10
AT COP27, experts are highlighting the burden shouldered by farmers, the value of Indigenous knowledge systems, and encouraging investors to finance food systems transformation
Dispatch from the U.N. Climate Change Conference: Wednesday, Nov. 9
FoodCOP27 is already off to an incredible start, featuring conversations on the power of youth, the transfer of knowledge from the Global South to the North, and the interconnectedness of climate and nutrition.
New Reports Make the Case for Food Systems as a Climate Solution
Leading researchers are helping prioritize food systems at the COP27 discussions in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, with groundbreaking new reports.
150+ speakers. 10 days. 4 food system pavilions. 1 planet to save.
For the first time, COP27 will feature multiple food systems pavilions, providing a historic opportunity to get food and agriculture systems on the agenda.
Organic Food & Farming Report Outlines Opportunities for the Farm Bill
A newly released report details the benefits of organic farming and outlines strategies to expand organic agriculture practices through the 2023 Farm Bill.
Climate Agreement Aims to Cut Emissions with Food System Reform
The COP27 Climate Agreement on Food and Farming says plant-based diets and sustainable farming are crucial for GHG emissions reduction.
Reflections on The World Food Prize
Researchers are using models to understand how the climate crisis is impacting crop yields, identify potential solutions, and stress the urgent need for action.
WWF Identifies 20 Key Actions to Transform the Global Food System
WWF released a new report and platform that outlines key actions for transforming global food systems and meeting climate goals.
Patagonia Founder Gives Company Away to Fight the Climate Crisis
Funds that are not re-invested into the company will help to protect biodiversity and communities.
EAT-Lancet 2.0 Commission Revises Guidance for Healthy, Diverse Diets, and Sustainable Food Systems
The EAT-Lancet 2.0 Commission held a press conference to update the public on their forthcoming report, which will include goals for healthy diets and sustainable food systems.
Climate Resilient Practices Key to Future of Livestock
Climate resilient practices are essential to ensuring the health and safety of livestock as heat waves increase in frequency and severity.
New Tool Aims to Strengthen Food Security in Africa
New applications of artificial intelligence show promise to better equip governments and NGOs for growing food security challenges in Africa.
Helping the World Adapt to the Climate Crisis with Agricultural Solutions
As the climate crisis advances, the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture is working to support sustainable livelihoods and food security in resource-scarce regions.