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Food production is a climate problem but also a potential solution. Which way will we choose to go? Great analysis from Project Drawdown

The food system is the largest driver of habitat and biodiversity loss on earth, with direct emissions from the sector responsible for around 22% of all greenhouse gases. But did you know deforestation is the world’s largest contributor of food-related emissions? Highlighting the urgent need to address food, agriculture, and land use’s impact on our climate with a robust portfolio of solutions, Jonathan Foley’s article recently published Project Drawdown, is an engaging read in our opinion. “Since deforestation is the largest contributor to food-related emissions, protecting forests (and other vital ecosystems) is a top priority for climate action,” Foley notes. He follows on to discuss how emerging evidence shows the best way to do this includes working with local and indigenous communities to help maintain their stewardship of forested lands. At Corporate Carbon Group, we believe preventing ecosystem loss is one of the best solutions in addressing climate change, while also being key in addressing the world’s biodiversity crisis. We understand the need to act swiftly and are pleased that three of our Cape York properties (Crystalvale, Holroyd and Yarraden) house Australian and Queensland Government-declared nature refuges, creating a 500,000-hectare continuous ecological corridor that protects plants, animals and sites of cultural significance, all while balancing carbon and cattle activity. Chew on ‘Fixing food’s biggest climate problem’ here 🍽️ 👉 https://lnkd.in/ebSJ9Cyc 

This report has already been shared by many people. Sharing it again, as it isn't just any report. It's framing has it stand apart from many others: "This report lays out a recipe for transforming the agrifood system from an adversary to an ally in the fight against climate change." Food security, biodiversity conservation and dramatically slowing climate change are not at loggerheads. The issue is our approach to achieving these mutually reinforcing goals. https://lnkd.in/e8RgFekB

🌽 Food systems transformation is now being recognized as a significant part of the solution to the climate crisis and biodiversity loss. Read about some ways forward to transform food systems for climate and nature 👉 https://lnkd.in/ewZjy3Y9 #FoodSystems #ShortSupplyChains

🌍 Fixing Food’s Big Climate Problem: A Call to Action! 🍽️ Did you know that our global food system is one of the largest contributors to climate change? From deforestation to livestock emissions, our food choices have a massive impact on the planet. In fact, food-related activities account for around 34% of global greenhouse gas emissions—more than power generation or transportation! 🚜 In his latest article, Dr. Jonathan Foley, Ph.D., of Project Drawdown dives deep into the environmental costs of our food system and offers a comprehensive strategy to address these challenges. From reducing food waste to shifting diets and protecting vital ecosystems, Foley outlines the critical steps we must take to create a sustainable and climate-friendly food system. 🌱 Let’s not wait. It’s time to rethink our food and make choices that nourish both people and the planet. Together, we can drive change and build a better future! 🌿 https://bit.ly/3Azvh7K Want to join our Jackie Mays Burger movement? Visit JackieMays.com today and join our email list. 💪🎉 Or better, invest in our open Seed Round 2, with incentives for early or larger investments. Open thru Sep 30 for private investors, with the best incentives thru Aug 31. https://bit.ly/3XLOKfa THANK YOU! #ProjectDrawdown #JackieMays #ClimateAction #SustainableFood #FoodSystem #ClimateChange #SustainabilityX

Investing in nature is crucial to fighting climate change. The alternative could result in a far bigger cost like losing species and habitats that aid in food production, water that feeds vulnerable ecosystems, and rainforests that change weather patterns and farming practices. In a powerful letter to governments, over 130 global companies—totaling $1.1 trillion in revenue—pushed for better policies to help stop nature loss by the end of the decade. The move comes before this year’s COP16 biodiversity summit in Colombia where countries will convene to decide how to implement a framework to protect 30% of the world’s natural resources by 2030. The Climate Pledge signatories Unilever and Iberdrola are two of the 130+ companies responsible for the letter and the call for a variety of measures from subsidy reform to water use. Some companies have been hesitant to invest in shorter-term strategies due to costs, which is why those taking voluntary action are pushing for policies that ensure businesses protect and restore nature. This, in turn, would add resilience to those company’s supply chains. Read more about the companies taking action: https://reut.rs/3Mf5Wme

🥓 Food: Our Planet's Biggest Driver of Climate Change? We've all heard about transportation and energy driving climate change. But did you know the global food system is the single largest emitter? It releases over 1/3 of all greenhouse gases through deforestation, industrial agriculture, and inefficient practices. How can this be? Well, nothing dominates our planet like food. “Together, croplands and grazing lands cover ~38% of the Earth’s land surface. To put this in perspective, all of the world’s cities and suburbs cover less than 1% of Earth’s land.” And animal ag takes up a whopping 80% of farmland! 🐄 The consequences are immense. Food is the top cause of habitat loss worldwide. It also guzzles 70% of our H2O and floods rivers with fertilizer runoff. 💧 But there is hope. Solutions like cutting food waste, shifting diets, and rewilding degraded land would slash emissions dramatically. “Cutting back – even a little – on red meat and dairy products can have disproportionally large benefits for climate change. While an all-vegan diet is unlikely to become the norm anytime soon, small shifts toward a more plant-rich diet with fewer and smaller portions of less-polluting animal protein can provide huge benefits for climate, land, water, biodiversity, and human health.” 🌱 To learn more, read this insightful and hopeful article: Fixing Food’s Big Climate Problem by Jonathan Foley https://lnkd.in/gAUQvmmz #projectdrawdown #climateaction #plantbased #jackiemays #sustainabilityX #savetheplanet

successfully attending the webinar on "Deforestation Dilemma and Climate Impact"! That's a great step towards staying informed and engaged on critical environmental issues. *Key Takeaways:* 1. Deforestation contributes significantly to climate change, accounting for around 15% of global greenhouse gas emissions. 2. The main drivers of deforestation are agriculture, urbanization, and logging. 3. Deforestation has severe consequences, including loss of biodiversity, soil erosion, and increased risk of natural disasters. 4. Sustainable land-use practices, reforestation efforts, and conservation initiatives can help mitigate deforestation's impacts. 5. Individual actions, such as reducing meat consumption and supporting eco-friendly products, can also contribute to addressing deforestation. *Next Steps:* 1. Share your newfound knowledge with others to raise awareness. 2. Explore ways to reduce your carbon footprint and support reforestation efforts. 3. Stay updated on environmental issues and participate in future webinars or events. Remember, every small action counts, and collective efforts can lead to significant positive change!

And that's for sure a noble vision and I salute your initiatives. However, I have observed that you left out an important element in your gathering... While I belive that investors, producers, governments and philanthropists play important role towards achieving this goal, the place of Academics and Researchers is too critical to neglect or not regarded. There's enourmous benefits in our consolidated collaboration! Let's connect to drive a much more sustainable future for all. The Rockefeller Foundation #SustainableAgriculture #RegenerativeAgriculture

Farmers can help to mitigate climate change and to restore ecosystem services, but they are still lacking adequate compensation mechanisms, finds our study published in Sustainability today. Yevheniia Varyvoda #naturebasedsolutions #regenerativeagriculture #soilehealth #climatechangemitigation #foodsystems