Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate)

🌍🚀 Calling all Innovators for Climate Action! 🚀🌍 AIM for Climate is thrilled to announce the opening of applications for our final round of Innovation Sprints. This is your chance to be part of a powerful movement that's already mobilized an astounding $17bn in public and private investments toward climate-smart agriculture and food systems innovations. What’s an Innovation Sprint? A unique opportunity to accelerate progress in agriculture and food systems innovation with a focus on accelerating climate action. We're looking for ambitious projects that can make a real impact in key areas: 👩🌾 Empowering Smallholder Farmers in Low- and Middle-Income Countries 🌎 Methane Reduction 🚀 Emerging Technologies 🔬 Agroecological Research Why Join? It's your chance to amplify your organization's work in climate-smart agriculture and food systems innovation and align with a global network of 78 innovation sprints, that have mobilized over $5 billion. How to Apply? Send your proposal to [email protected]. Applications are open until August 30, 2024, and we review them on a rolling basis. The sooner you apply, the sooner we can start making a difference together. Don’t miss this opportunity to be at the forefront of climate-smart agriculture innovation. Let's transform our food systems for a sustainable future together. 🌱💪 #AIMForClimate #InnovationSprints #ClimateAction #AgricultureInnovation #SustainableFuture #ClimateSmartAg

🌱 Investment in Climate-Smart Agriculture for a Resilient Africa 🌍 Nii Nortei Lokko, Co-founder of Pangea Africa Ltd., highlights the crucial role of investment in overcoming obstacles to global food security and strengthening resilient African livelihoods through climate-smart agriculture. With AIM for Climate championing initiatives like those at Pangea, they are driving investment into sustainable and profitable agribusiness solutions, paving the way for a more secure food future in Africa and beyond. 💧🌾 #InnovationSprint #AIM4C #COP29 #ClimateSmartAg #FoodSecurity #AfricaAgriculture #SustainableInvestments #Agribusiness

🌍 A Call to Action for Our Planet 🌱 Nitza Clavel, Co-founder & CEO of Organigogo, highlights the urgency and opportunity in tackling climate change and food security through AIM for Climate. At Organigogo, they are addressing these critical issues by bridging traceable organic aquaculture, making a significant impact on sustainable practices worldwide. Through collaboration, AIM for Climate is transforming today’s challenges into tomorrow’s solutions. With our partners, we’re fostering regeneration, unity, and renewed hope for the planet we all call home. 🌐💧 #InnovationSprint #AIM4C #COP29 #ClimateSmartAg #FoodSecurity #SustainableAquaculture #ClimateAction #PlanetEarth

🌍 Empowering Sustainable Solutions for Water and Energy Access 🌱 Ragy Ramadan, REP®, Founder & CEO of NoorNation, highlights the crucial role of AIM for Climate in supporting innovative solutions like LifeBox to address water scarcity and energy challenges across Egypt and Africa. Through AIM for Climate’s collaborative framework, NoorNation intends to bridge gaps in clean energy and water access, empowering rural communities to thrive sustainably. Together, we are advancing climate resilience, food security, and sustainable agriculture in regions where these efforts are more essential than ever. 🤝💧🌞 #InnovationSprint #AIM4C #COP29 #SustainableAgriculture #ClimateAction #CleanEnergy #Africa #FoodSecurity

🌾 Supporting Resilient Farming Practices in Uganda 🌍 james katamba, Coordinator at Mukono District Farmers' Association, highlights the importance of collaborating with AIM for Climate to foster sustainable practices that ensure food security and environmental stewardship for the community. Together, we’re building resilience against climate challenges and empowering farmers in Uganda to thrive. 🌱💧 #InnovationSprint #AIM4C #ClimateSmartAg #COP29 #SustainableAgriculture #FoodSecurity #UgandaAgriculture

🌍 Innovation in Regenerative Agriculture with AIM for Climate 🌱 We're thrilled to spotlight insights from Mark Levine at Greenfield Robotics, one of our dedicated Innovation Sprint Partners. Greenfield Robotics is advancing regenerative agricultural solutions that align with sustainability goals. Mark emphasizes their commitment to developing tools that boost farmers' profitability while reducing reliance on harmful chemicals. By focusing on innovative, climate-smart technologies, Greenfield Robotics is creating real-world solutions to tackle the climate crisis and support sustainable farming practices. Together, we’re paving the way for a resilient agricultural future! 🌾🤖 #InnovationSprint #AIM4C #ClimateSmartAg #COP29 #FoodSystems #RegenerativeAgriculture #SustainableFarming #GreenfieldRobotics #ClimateAction

🌱 Enhancing Crop Resilience for a Food-Secure Future 🌍 We're excited to share insights from Mariam Muse, Founder & CEO of East Precision Agriculture & Innovative Technology LLC (EPAIT), an AIM for Climate Innovation Sprint Partner. With a focus on agrigenomics, Mariam emphasizes the need to adapt crops to endure harsher conditions, safeguarding global food security. By tapping into the genetic potential of wild crop relatives, EPAIT aims to boost agro-biodiversity and strengthen resilience against environmental stresses. Through Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS), EPAIT is identifying adaptive traits to integrate into breeding programs, ensuring crops can thrive despite climate challenges. This is a critical step forward in creating a sustainable, food-secure future. 🌾🔬 #InnovationSprint #AIM4C #COP29 #ClimateSmartAg #FoodSystems #AIM4CReport #Agrigenomics #SustainableAgriculture #FoodSecurity #CropResilience

🌍 Accelerating Healthier Livestock Systems for a Sustainable Future 🌾 We’re pleased to share impactful insights from John Tauzel, Senior Director of Global Agriculture Methane at Environmental Defense Fund, an AIM for Climate Innovation Sprint Partner. With support from AIM for Climate's community of innovators, EDF can push forward healthier livestock systems that enhance global nutrition, improve farmers' quality of life, and contribute to a healthier climate. This is a pivotal moment to act, and AIM for Climate serves as a catalytic platform to drive this essential global action for climate-smart solutions. Together, we’re working towards a resilient, sustainable agricultural system. #InnovationSprint #AIM4C #COP29 #ClimateSmartAg #FoodSystems #AIM4CReport #SustainableLivestock #ClimateAction #MethaneReduction

🌱 Global Collaboration for Climate Resilience 🌍 Shuang Chen, Head of Sustainability/CEO of Heka Cloud Inc., an AIM for Climate Innovation Sprint, emphasizes the value of AIM for Climate in fostering impactful partnerships that support agricultural innovation and resilience worldwide. Heka Cloud Inc. is scaling breakthrough solutions, building collaborations with high-quality partners, and pushing forward the boundaries of sustainable agriculture. Together, we’re working towards a climate-resilient future. 🤝💧 #InnovationSprint #AIM4C #ClimateSmartAg #COP29 #SustainableAgriculture #FoodSystems #HekaCloud #ClimateResilience

🌍 Advancing Climate-Smart Agriculture through Digital Innovation 🌱 We’re excited to feature insights from Morten Østergaard, Head of GovTech & Climate Solutions at cBrain, an AIM for Climate Innovation Sprint Partner. With initiatives like the Sustainable Land Initiative in California and the digital transformation of the Tree Crop Development Authority in Ghana, cBrain is driving sustainable practices that tackle today's environmental challenges while enhancing resilience for future generations. 🤝 This collaboration is a vital step in empowering agricultural systems worldwide to thrive sustainably, aligning with AIM for Climate’s mission to support climate-smart solutions globally. #InnovationSprint #AIM4C #COP29 #ClimateSmartAg #FoodSystems #AIM4CReport #DigitalTransformation #SustainableAgriculture #cBrain