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Top news of the week: 17.11.2022.

#ActionOnFood
#Food4Climate
#FoodCOP27
#COP27egypt
#COP27
#FoodAgPavilion
#TimeToAct
#KoroniviaCrisis
#foodsecurity
#TrueCostAccounting

@foodtank shared
On Nov 15, 2022
The future of food & ag in @UNFCCC is under threat. Negotiators are stalling on a new mandate for the only formal food process. We can’t afford this – without it there's no 1.5oC future & no #foodsecurity. @COP27 negotiators must solve the #KoroniviaCrisis https://t.co/2JCaLaQAT1
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The Koronivia Crisis: Saving the future of food and agriculture in UNFCCC

The Koronivia Crisis: Saving the future of food and agriculture in UNFCCC

This is a critical moment for the future of food and agriculture in the UNFCCC. A low-ambition or delayed agreement threatens to close the window of opportunity to limit global warming to ...

@DaniNierenberg shared
On Nov 13, 2022
Food and agriculture systems account for roughly one third of global greenhouse gas emissions. This includes the ways the world produces, processes, transports, and consumes food. #ActionOnFood https://t.co/OLSkeqy8EU
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Inserting Food and Agriculture into Climate Action Plans

Inserting Food and Agriculture into Climate Action Plans

Food and agriculture systems have a huge impact on the climate. But global leaders still aren't prioritizing them in solutions.

@foodtank shared
On Nov 12, 2022
We know the costs of inaction. We also know many solutions for more sustainable and equitable food systems. We need implementation. #COP27 #Food4Climate #ActionOnFood #FoodCOP27 #FoodAgPavilion #COP27egypt #TimeToAct https://t.co/TgXIydiBkg
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Dispatch from the U.N. Climate Change Conference: Saturday, Nov. 12

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.

@michaelpollan shared
On Nov 14, 2022
RT @cadwego: If the European Union’s Farm to Fork initiative is successful, then that means claims by the U.S. agribusiness sector do not hold up — it means that, in fact, it is possible to have a completely different system than we have right now.https://t.co/aHslVKmdr0
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U.S. Embrace of ‘Climate-Smart’ Agriculture at COP27 Faces Scrutiny

U.S. Embrace of ‘Climate-Smart’ Agriculture at COP27 Faces Scrutiny

When climate talks in Egypt turn to the future of food on Saturday, the U.S. government will be on hand to champion a new coalition of feed, livestock and agrochemical companies as the ...

@foodtank shared
On Nov 15, 2022
"If...we're out of balance, we all know things are going to be bad for somebody, somewhere, and it might be us." -@KatieMccoshan, @folucoalition. #COP27 #Food4Climate #ActionOnFood #FoodCOP27 #COP27egypt (@ChiefCaleenSisk @FinlessFoods @_TheresaLieb). https://t.co/C2pNEgKPHQ
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Centering Gender Equity to Bring the World Back into Balance

Centering Gender Equity to Bring the World Back into Balance

'If...we're out of balance, we all know things are going to be bad for somebody, somewhere, and it might be us,' says Chief Caleen Sisk.

@DaniNierenberg shared
On Nov 15, 2022
“Nature is the ultimate technology,” Rane Cortez. “Natural climate solutions…can provide up to one third of the mitigation we need to stabilize the climate.” #Cop27 #Food4Climate #ActionOnFood #FoodCOP27 #cop27egypt #FoodAgPavilion #TimeToAct https://t.co/eDawklRBbl
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Can the World Align Climate Finance with Climate Objectives?

Can the World Align Climate Finance with Climate Objectives?

The world needs US$400 billion per year to support natural climate solutions. Currently, there is just US$0.7 billion available.

@foodtank shared
On Nov 12, 2022
RT @TCAAccelerator: We're looking forward to our next #FoodCOP27 #TrueCostAccounting session on Nov 15th with @WWF_Germany @TMG_think @futureoffoodorg + more! Sign up to attend virtually or join us live in the #Food4Climate pavilion! https://t.co/7PJBsFLfQ5 https://t.co/Bv6gbG0g0S
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True Cost Accounting as a Tool for Food Systems Transformation under Climate Change Conditions

True Cost Accounting as a Tool for Food Systems Transformation under Climate Change Conditions

A policy toolkit for building healthier, more sustainable and resilient agri-food systems

@NPR shared
On Nov 12, 2022
A study found that giving direct food support to women and girls in sub-Saharan Africa cut their risk of contracting HIV by 64% because it alleviated the pressure to engage in high-risk sex. https://t.co/5TBE0Coywt
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Food insecurity is driving women in Africa into sex work, increasing HIV risk

Food insecurity is driving women in Africa into sex work, increasing HIV risk

A study found that giving direct food support to women and girls in sub-Saharan Africa cut their risk of contracting HIV by 64%, because it alleviated the pressure to engage in high-risk ...