Climate Policy Journal’s Post

Interested in knowing what the Government(s) can save with a millet-based transition in production system? Have a glance at my latest paper titled 'Saving farm subsidies with smart climate interventions: the case of transition to a millet-based agriculture' published in the China Agricultural Economic Review. Thanks a lot to Dr. Suresh C Babu, International Food Policy Research Institute, Washington DC, for the ideation and support. View it at https://lnkd.in/gMaUsXWA

🆕 The feedback loop between climate change and agriculture Agriculture has large global environmental impacts, from greenhouse gas emissions to water and air pollution to biodiversity loss. At the same time anthropogenic climate and environmental changes impact agricultural production because crop and livestock systems depend fundamentally on growing conditions. The potential for self-reinforcing feedback within this closely coupled system has powerful implications.  Today on VoxDev, Chris Barrett (Cornell Dyson School of Applied Economics & Management), Jennifer Burney (UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy (GPS)), Teevrat Garg (UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy (GPS)), Ariel Ortiz-Bobea (Cornell University) & Trinh Pham (KDI School of Public Policy and Management) discuss how climate change may intensify the negative environmental impacts of agriculture through powerful feedback loops: https://lnkd.in/eN5C224z

Pleased to see this post now online. We summarize key points from Yang et al (Science 2024, https://lnkd.in/gVS_K--P) and several related papers (such as https://lnkd.in/gyA5YCcQ). The interplay between agriculture, climate and environment is of fundamental importance to sustainable advances in living standards, especially - but not only - in low-income agrarian societies.

CASA Debuts Its Learning Paper Series with "Adapting Agriculture Programmes to Address Climate Change: A Case Study from the CASA Programme" This paper draws on examples and experiences from the four countries in which CASA Component A (Market Systems Development) works in specific value chains and from the CASA Technical Assistance Facility’s partnerships with agribusinesses in 11 countries. In short, the paper addresses the question: “How can a programme successfully re-orient itself towards addressing climate change strategically and programmatically?” In operation since 2019, CASA became 100% funded through UK International Climate Finance in 2022. Thus, climate became a core programme goal, rather than one of three crosscutting themes, needing a fundamental change to the way CASA functions. This Learning Paper reviews the process that CASA has undertaken to refocus on mainstreaming and delivering climate aims. It presents evidence-based recommendations for policy and programme professionals, including FCDO and other donor and practitioner audiences, to support an integral focus on climate change in existing and new agricultural development programmes and investments. The paper is available at: https://lnkd.in/gCMGdWfd

Retro post - In Case You Missed It ELMS: It’s time for Defra to go back to the drawing board, and listen to the science Science writer, author and farmer Matt Ridley argues that the UK Government is squandering opportunities to accelerate the adoption of yield-boosting advances on Britain’s farms which could increase food production while freeing up land for nature. In pursuing a land-sharing approach to farm policy, Defra Ministers are failing to heed their own scientific advice, let alone the accumulating body of scientific evidence which supports a land-sparing approach as the most effective policy option to produce enough food while leaving room for nature, biodiversity and climate action. https://lnkd.in/e6bGW_6v

🌿 Exciting news for Nature Based Solutions for Agriculture initiatives! USAID's Climate Finance for Development Accelerator (CFDA) has released a call for concept notes under the Nature-Based Solutions for Agricultural Resilience Window (NBS4Ag). Stay updated on the details below. #USAID #ClimateFinance #DevelopmentAccelerator #NBS4Ag 🌍🌱

🌍 TAPP Coalition is partner of the European Environmental Bureau (EEB). With TAPP support EEB released a position paper examining the potential of an Agricultural Emissions Trading Scheme (Agri-ETS) to facilitate the transition towards a climate neutral agrifood sector. 📄 Check out the position paper here: https://lnkd.in/ekdKyKZF We’re proud to have contributed to the EEB’s stance on this vital issue! 🔗 Links to our own position papers and letters on Agri-ETS in the comments. Find out why TAPP Coalition is leading this debate in Europe and why its director is invited by new EU Commissioners for Climate and Agriculture. 'Your support is invaluable to us' wrote an assistant on behalf of Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra to TAPP Coalition director Jeroom Remmers in an invitation letter for a visit with a DG Clima Cabinet member in Brussels. TAPP Coalition had sent its Agri-ETS position papers to the chair of the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of European Agriculture, who became a supporter. Nearly 30 EU stakeholders in the Dialogue, set up by Ursula von der Leyen, discussed about it. They still have questions and concerns, but they recommended the EU Commission to do more impact assesments. https://lnkd.in/exwBH9zC #AgriETS #Sustainability #EnvironmentalPolicy

💬 “Agriculture and economic development do not operate in isolation from the natural environment; they are inextricably linked.” A recent article in VoxDev from Jennifer Burney, Teevrat Garg + coauthors explores the reinforcing feedback between agriculture, climate change, and environmental degradation, offering implications for development research. The authors also highlight strategies that have been found to improve agricultural productivity while also supporting agricultural systems that are resilient to climate change, including: 🌽 Crop varieties that boost output, often through resistance to pests and pathogens 🐜 Pest management strategies that boost output while limiting use of toxic chemicals 🔃 Agricultural diversification that improves yield, yield stability, and biodiversity Explore the full article to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eN5C224z

A key goal of The 50x2030 Initiative is to support partner countries in the development and implementation of national agricultural strategies. In Sierra Leone, 50x2030's Data Ecosystem Mapping (DEM) is cited as a critical document to assess the agricultural data landscape in country, informing its Feed Salone strategy to achieve food security, economic growth and climate resilience. #50x2030 #DataSmartAg #SDG2 Read more: https://lnkd.in/e-AKKXBu

This post calls for scientists to help overcome barriers to “climate action,” while omitting action being taken. AI says: 1. United States: The U.S. is set to invest over $500 billion over the next decade through various legislative acts, including the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the CHIPS and Science Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act. 2. European Union: The EU has pledged around €1 trillion ($1.1 trillion) from its 2021-2027 budget and recovery plan to support the European Green Deal, which aims to make Europe climate-neutral by 2050. This includes funding for renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and other climate-friendly initiatives . 3. Global Goals: Internationally, developed countries had committed to mobilizing $100 billion annually by 2020 to support climate actions in developing nations, although this goal has been extended to 2025.” The truth is USA is flat and EU has reduced emissions since 1970, while population and manufacturing increased. That’s so much ACTION Chat is unable to total it up: “Since 1970, both the USA and the EU have made significant strides in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.” Sadly, Chat found a paltry $29 billion spent fighting malnutrition. (Sounds low.) If more borrowed consumer cash were invested in fighting #malnutrition and #pollution, a truly green Renaissance would blossom. Science that increases farm revenue, reduces #emissions, and increases #food security: ProActivism.com Life-saving solutions: Proteinforpeace.com