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The discussion of how to make livestock both economically and environmentally sustainable for smallholders continued on the main stage at World Food Prize Foundation #borlaugdialogue Wednesday with moderator Manuel Otero & panelists Surita Sandosham, Appolinaire Djikeng and Judith De Vor. A few points: -Judith, a dairy farmer from the Netherlands & member of Global Farmer Network, stressed that farmers themselves are innovating, often under the radar - such as a farmer she met from Sweden who has come up with creative ways to apply blockchain to improve traceability and transparency, or Judith herself whos using a "cob-bit" to track her cows' health, eating, etc. The challenges are that often "regulations don't come as fast as innovations" and a lot of promising innovations aren't available or affordable to most farmers who live on very thin margins. -Appolinaire noted stat that 1.7B people in the Global South rely direclty or indirectly on animal ag. for their livelihoods, as well as for many other reasons - nutrition, stores of assets, farm work, etc. He highlighted the critical role of animal-source protein and nutrients and the need to make sure they are available "to ensure the first 1,000 days [of life] are well taken care of. If you miss that, you will have a false start in life." To make livestock sustainable will require investment in genetic improvements, improved feeds and forages, integrated farming approaches (such as leveraging crop residues for feeds and rotational grazing). "We have tended work in single tracks but what we need to do is bundle solutions to farmers." -Surita stressed how important it is to build relationships and trust with smallholder communities. "Stewarding trust is critical before introducing innnovations." The starting off point should be the local wisdom already there - "smallholder farmers already understand how animal ag is part of their mixed farming reality," and the role of global dev actors is to catalyze the supports they will need to adopt improved approaches - such as helping make working capital available to help farmers invest in innovations while they wait for them to pay off, and livestock insurance. Sustainable solutions need to make financial sense as well for the farmers.

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🌿 "Transition initiatives are made of people who feel that mutual support, doing things collectively is key. Developping local gardens, with local coins, with consumers cooperatives, ecohousing, all these kind of things are being developped and all around us" 💡 Solutions to living a good life within planet boundaries do exist ! They are brought to us by community-led initiatives who bring transformative social innovation, yet their activities are not adequately valued by the market or the public sector. 📢 Together with ECOLISE, we call on the European Commission to adequately resource people and communities for the green transition with specific attention to providing core funding for community-led initiatives. ✍️You too can support Community-led initiatives by signing the Time for Collective Action Manifesto https://lnkd.in/eJgiZ7wh Les Jeunes Écologistes Federation of Young European Greens (FYEG) Youth and Environment Europe (YEE) Generation Climate Europe (GCE) Fridays for Future EuropeFridays For Future InternationalFridays For Future FranceYouth For UnderstandingLes Jeunes Européens - FranceEho ! TransitionMarie Siman https://lnkd.in/ea6PRqhJ

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🌎 Today is Food, Agriculture and Water Day at #COP29, and global decision makers turn their attention to the transformation of our food systems, in order to make them more equitable, sustainable and resilient. ♻️ Transforming of our food systems requires clear commitments across food and agriculture and concrete action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. We urgently need to align food systems with climate goals. 🥕 Food waste accounts for 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions and we are still far from achieving UN SDG Target 12.3 to halve food waste by 2030. Only 25 countries currently include food loss and waste reduction in their national climate goals. 📣 At Too Good To Go, we’re focused on tackling one of the most preventable environmental challenges, and are calling for more countries to prioritise food loss and waste reduction in their climate strategies and NDCs. We applaud the commitment of the #ActionOnFood, who are working relentlessly to put food systems centre stage at #COP29. #ClimateAction #FoodWaste #Sustainability #SDG123

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French Competition Authority publishes first informal guidance in the animal nutrition sector following Sustainability Notice On 27 May 2024, the French Competition Authority (FCA) published a notice to help companies align their sustainability initiatives with competition rules (Notice). This Notice establishes a procedural framework to provide informal guidance on the compatibility of sustainability initiatives with competition rules. On 2 July 2024, the FCA published its first informal guidance, outlining how it will implement this new framework. This is a welcomed move in a context where there were uncertainties about the level of publicity that would be given to the FCA’s informal guidance. The Notice grants companies full flexibility, stating that publication on the FCA’s website requires the applicant’s express consent. Summary of the informal guidance adopted by the head of the investigation unit (Rapporteur Général) Origin of the request: Two professional organizations representing companies active in the animal nutrition sector. Key takeaways of the assessment: Information exchange: The FCA emphasised that safe harbour conditions require that working groups do not exchange commercially sensitive information beyond what is objectively necessary and proportionate to develop, implement, adopt, and modify the guide. Voluntary and inclusive nature: The guide’s voluntary, non-exclusive nature, the potential for companies to deviate from it, including by going beyond, as well as access for non-member companies are crucial elements for the competitive assessment and should be clearly stated in the final version of the guide. Scope of the methodology: The guide’s strategic focus is on the greenhouse gas footprint, particularly carbon emissions. The Rapporteur Général flags the risks of discouraging manufacturers from measuring and reporting on other environmental aspects to their clients. The FCA therefore suggests that the guide states that users can take additional greenhouse gas measurements beyond those suggested and measure other environmental elements to avoid discouraging broader environmental reporting. Scientific robustness: Ensuring the methodology and data are scientifically sound is crucial for compliance with competition rules. Particular attention must be given to how the methodology is designed, including the underlying principles of the calculation and the scope of the footprint sources (minimising the exclusion of sources). The Rapporteur Général recommends a shift towards manufacturer-specific qualitative data instead of sector average data, and ensuring third-party verification of the data is undertaken. https://lnkd.in/dt4P7vQK #feedindustry #feedmanufacturing #sustainability #carbonfootprint #feedcompound #feedmilling #animalnutrition

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EU Deforestation Regulation: Adopt the 12-month delay without reopening the law!   Tomorrow the European Parliament will finally vote on the proposed 12-month delay of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) by 12 months.   A few weeks ago, I shared Nestlé’s view (read it again below!) on why we believe a swift adoption of this proposal was needed to ensure regulatory predictability. We still strongly believe this!   Unfortunately, meanwhile several additional amendments have been proposed that put this simple delay at risk…   While we understand the intention of these new amendments, they would effectively lead to the reopening the substance of the EUDR for new negotiations. And as long as these negotiations would last, companies would face uncertainty on their legal requirements and timelines for compliance, as well as jeopardizing their significant investments to date.   We have no more time to waste! We call on MEPs to adopt the proposed 12-month delay without additional amendments, to allow companies to continue their work to comply and above all, to strengthen the protection of forests worldwide.  https://lnkd.in/eeTkf3ad

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It is clear the #PlasticsTreaty #INC5 negociations will be a battle between: No Ambition National Optional Actions vs. A Meaningful International Law Check out the IPEN Plastics Treaty INC5 Quick Views The next 25 years are critical No Ambition Busness as Usual may strangle the planet and society with much much more plastic & toxic chemical IPEN Members will be at INC5 to fight for a better future https://lnkd.in/gP33yyTx

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For the true climate policy lovers, I am happy to share our analysis of #COP29 outcomes from Conservation International. Some highlights: 💰 : Parties agreed on a “new collective quantified goal for climate finance” to support developing countries that has two parts: 1) $1.3 trillion per year to be “enabled” by all actors and 2) $300 billion for developed countries to take the lead on delivering. Both goals can be met from public and private sources. These are significant increases on past goals but they still fall short and the goal has a number of other weaknesses, chief that it doesn’t address the nature finance gap or build on commitments to reduce fossil fuels.   🤝 Carbon Markets: Countries were able to reach much-needed agreements on the details of how emissions trading under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement will work – things like reporting requirements for country-country trading, and criteria for methodologies under the UN-centralized trading. Countries have been able to carry out country-country trades since COP26 agreed on rules for Article 6.2 but this clarity over the common procedures, will give greater confidence to the market. Additionally, countries agreed on both the criteria for methodologies that will be eligible under Article 6.4 (UN-centralized crediting mechanism) and requirements for activities involving removal of CO2 emissions under Article 6.4. These decisions move this market towards full implementation but still leave work to be done by the Supervisor Body for Article 6.4.   🌼 IPLCs: Approval of the Local Communities and Indigenous Peoples Platform 2025-27 Workplan and extension of the Facilitative Working Group mandate to elevate voices of Indigenous Peoples and local communities in climate action.     ⛰️ Adaptation: Guidance on developing indicators for adaptation, including indicator criteria for the outcome, such as inclusion of ecosystems, Indigenous Peoples, and enabling factors for implementation. Launch of the Baku Adaptation Roadmap. A final decision is expected at COP30 in Belem.     🌊 Oceans: Signals on the continued need and interest in advancing the nexus. We need to ensure that marine and coastal ecosystems are better integrated into GGA and climate finance through “Baku to Belém Roadmap to 1.3T”. available at: https://lnkd.in/gQa39Vap

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What (and how) we teach our children will define how they perceive the world and how they see their role as humans living in and shaping their natural environment. If we want them to feel connected to nature, they need to spend time in nature. If we want future leaders that care for the planet, they need to understand the intrinsic value of nature - not because they know how to put a price tag on ecosystem services, but because they experienced themselves the joy in stroking and taking care of an animal, watching a butterfly, a bee, a beetle, and yes, even a mosquito. So why don't we "let" our kids spend more time outside? And why are structures that propose exactly that often not supported by the state, by municipalities? Please help save the eco crèche in the forest ("Eco-crèche en forêt"), close to Geneva, by signing their petition. They ask for the municipality to provide them with financial support. Anyone can sign, regardless if you live in the area. If you live close by, they still have some spots free. PM for questions. #education #futureleaders #sustainability

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INTERCÉRÉALES and three other French agricultural sectors say no to the EU-Mercosur agreement With the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro just a few days away and rumours of a possible conclusion to the EU-Mercosur agreement circulating, four of France’s major agricultural sectors – INTERBEV (the interprofessional association for livestock and meat), ANVOL (the interprofessional association for meat poultry), AIBS (the interprofessional association for sugar beet and sugar) and INTERCÉRÉALES (the interprofessional association for the sugar beet and sugar beet sector) – have decided to join forces. interprofessional association for meat poultry, AIBS (Association Interprofessionnelle de la Betterave et du sucre) and INTERCÉRÉALES (interprofessional association for the French cereals industry) – have joined forces to reaffirm their firm opposition. Supported by the vast majority of Members of Parliament, they are warning of the structural consequences of this agreement for the entire French agri-food chain, from production to processing and marketing. The impact will affect all agricultural sectors, and its effects will be felt by consumers. https://lnkd.in/ggsbvSDV #EUTrade #MercosurAgreement #FrenchAgriculture #SustainableFarming #Intercereales #AgriculturalPolicy #TradeAgreements #FoodSecurity #EnvironmentalImpact #EuropeanUnion #GlobalTrade #AgriNews

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In the The Brussels Times I explain how protein diversification - in particular focusing on plant-rich diets - is essential in the fight against #climate change and to ensure food security. This change would not only promote a more #sustainable food system, but would also benefit farmers and people's health. 

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The COP29 Presidency outlines key strategic priorities for 2024 to enhance climate ambition and enable action - in solidarity for a green world - with a focus on : - Climate finance: getting an agreement on the The New Collective Quantified Goal on Climate Finance (NCQG) - NDCs: mobilizing all Parties to submit new Nationally Determined Contributions and climate action plans that match the level of ambition agreed in Paris. See also the timelines with the Heads of States and Leaders Summit taking place from November 11th to 13th and the finance day on the 14th of November 2024.

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As underscored in the political guidelines for the European Commission’s 2024-2029 mandate, ENSA looks forward to collaborating on the ‘Vision for Agriculture and Food’ to see how Europe’s plant-based food sector shall contribute to secure the long-term competitiveness and sustainability of not just the farming sector, but also consumers and the entire food value chain. hashtag #PlantBasedFood #SustainableDiets #EU #PlantBased https://lnkd.in/egwYi_pW

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The climate transition of the food system in France and the role of EU funding 🗣 The spending under the Common Agriculture Policy and its alignment with the climate goals agreed at the EU level will be central to the next steps. 🗣 #I4CE‘s latest study on the public financing of the French food system analyses the contribution of both national and EU funding to the ecological transition. Lucile Rogissart European Court of Auditors European Commission #Europe #Agriculture #ClimateFarmDemo #FoodSystem #CAP #CommonAgriculturePolicy #Draghi 👉 Read the newsletter with Samuel Féret from #I4CE https://lnkd.in/eizsDaxu 👉 For more information, subscribe to our newsletter: https://lnkd.in/e-rNJkq8

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See you next time Strasbourg 🔜 It was great to catch up with familiar faces as well as meeting new ones during the first plenary week of the new European Parliament.  Looking forward to working with the newly elected MEPs over the next five years! The future of #SustainableAgriculture depends on creating policies that are outcome-based, practical, and #inclusive. These policies must promote progress and focus on innovation. By offering access to cutting-edge solutions, training and incentives for #research and #development, we can empower our farmers to embrace more #SustainablePractices 🌱.  At CropLife Europe we're dedicated to supporting this vision and working together to ensure our agricultural sector flourishes. Together, we can build a future where European agriculture is both highly productive and sustainable, benefiting farmers, the economy and citizens. Wishing everyone in Brussels a good rest before September, what a year it has been 👋    #EPPlenary #agriculture #agritech #publicaffairs 

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What steps have corporates and cooperatives taken to ensure compliance with European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)? Key stakeholders COVAP, Meridia, Adisseo and Le Gouessant will uncover strategies needed to incentivise farmers to move away from feed and ingredient sources with a high risk of deforestation. Join this important conversation at #AnimalAgTech Amsterdam on October 9-10: https://bit.ly/3LQ0eai

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The next European Commission has promised to place food and farming high on its agenda, but what does that really mean for the sector? Tonight, Christophe Hansen, Commissioner-Designate for Agriculture and Food offered a glimpse into his vision for EU food and farming. Here's our take 👇 The good 👍 🌱 Potential big (and long-awaited) change on the horizon for the EU's humongous and archaic agricultural policy 🌻 A strong commitment to some of the outcomes of the Strategic Dialogue, but by leaving some out he risks jeopardising the fragile consensus achieved between farmers, NGOs, and agri-food industry stakeholders The bad 👎 🔍 Oh Sustainable Food Systems Law, wherefore art thou? Despite having 'Food' in his title, Mr Hansen rejected the need for new legislation on food systems, a major step back from the Green Deal promises 🌡 While Mr Hansen says he wants to reduce agricultural emissions he provided only technofixes, disregarding the cow in the room #CAP #FoodAndFarming #StrategicDialogue

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Tomorrow April 24th (early) morning in Brussels, at the margins of the International Cocoa Organization (ICCO) World Cocoa Conference: Breakfast meeting discussing #HRDD in practice in #cocoa supply chains as new legislations such as the #CS3D come into place. - What is good HRDD in cocoa? - What has been done in cocoa producing countries in advancing traceability, ensuring integration public and private systems? - What can producing and consuming countries expect from each other ? Croissant, coffee/tea and other nice treats to welcome you.

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📢 Congratulations to Christophe Hansen on his appointment as EU Commissioner for Agriculture! We look forward to a collaborative, united approach in the #agrifood sector, promoting dialogue and working towards a sustainable and resilient food system in Europe. 🌱👏 💡 Here are some key takeaways from his recent hearing, reflecting his commitment to strengthening the EU’s agricultural sector: 🔰 Ukraine ▶️ "The prospect of Ukraine and its massive agri sector joining the EU is making European farmers nervous [...] We don’t need to make losses to our farming sector because of another country or other countries joining." ▶️ Are farmers’ fears justified? Alluding to his brother’s experience amid the 2004 enlargement of the EU: “I remember that my brother in 2004 was really upset when certain new member states joined the EU because he was fearing a price crisis for his crops [...]." ▶️ As for the upcoming review of the free trade agreement between the EU and Ukraine, Hansen said it’s key to “learn lessons” from the emergency trade measures implemented in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine that froze tariffs on all Kyiv exports. 🐔 Livestock Production ▶️ Focus on Innovation Before Cuts: Hansen argued for "technical solutions for livestock sector emissions before imposing cuts", which underscores a preference for research and innovations (like food additives) to reduce emissions without immediately resorting to drastic reductions. 🌐 Reciprocity in Trade Agreements ▶️ Mirror Clauses for Imports: Hansen promoted "mirror clauses under the WTO’s 'green box'" to protect health and safety interests, advocating for EU-equivalent standards to apply to imported goods, a move that would enforce fairer competition. ▶️ Border and Quality Controls: He emphasized "enhanced EU and member state border controls for imports and quality standards", seeking to prevent lower-standard products from competing with EU goods, particularly those with stricter environmental and safety standards. ▶️ Prohibition on Banned Imports: A key proposal was to "prohibit the import of products banned in the EU" as a way to bolster health and safety protections and ensure that imported goods meet the same standards EU producers must comply with. Photo Copywrite @ Euractiv

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Live from the UK 😊 ! Today on #TheFoodDiscourse at 5pm GMT, I sit virtually with two young leaders, Emmanuel Asare Tieku and Jean Claude NIYOMUGABO, who are challenging the status quo in the #Food and #Agriculture sector. We'll be discussing how we can leverage #innovation to build #resilience, especially in this era where issues like illegal small-scale mining(#Galamsey) in places like Ghana are devastating our fertile lands and #water sources. This conversation is crucial as we seek practical solutions and navigate the trade-offs of using technology and innovation to tackle pressing challenges in the sector as young people. Join us in exploring the future of #Agrifood systems and #sustainable development! Link to twitter/X space: https://lnkd.in/e45yern5 #TheFoodDiscourse #AgriInnovation #SustainableAgriculture #FoodSystems #YouthInAgriculture #ClimateAction #UKStudy

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