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@UNEP shared
On May 25, 2022
“Human beings picked a fight with nature. Nature fought back. And now we have to make peace with nature.” @UN Deputy Secretary-General @AminaJMohammed outlined a difficult but optimistic message for young climate leaders⤵️ https://t.co/nghLHHLg7f
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‘We Have to Make Peace with Nature’: UN Deputy Chief meets inspiring young climate leaders in Indonesia

‘We Have to Make Peace with Nature’: UN Deputy Chief meets inspiring young climate leaders in Indonesia

A portable solar generator in a black case, and an eggplant grown in organic soil, were among the diverse items that a group of young climate leaders in Jakarta shared with the UN Deputy ...

@ClimateReality shared
On May 25, 2022
The @AfDB_Group can and must #StopFundingFossils and shift to 100% clean energy to create #TheAfricaWeWant. Join @AfricaCRP's #AfricaDay day of action by signing the petition calling on the African Development Bank to #ActOnClimate: https://t.co/Wx34FWG3XI https://t.co/XoUxdQC6oG
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Call on the African Development Bank to light up Africa with 100% renewable energy

Call on the African Development Bank to light up Africa with 100% renewable energy

Call on the African Development Bank to light up Africa with 100% renewable energy

@foodtank shared
On May 25, 2022
RT @futureoffoodorg: “The report urges impact investors to strengthen food systems.” @foodtank shares our new research, encouraging investors to use creative financial strategies to promote food system sustainability, resiliency, and equity. https://t.co/nuQWgyD7lQ #ESG #responsibleinvestment
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Global Alliance Report Highlights Investment Strategies for Resilient Food Systems

Global Alliance Report Highlights Investment Strategies for Resilient Food Systems

A new report from Global Alliance and TIFS highlights the creative financial strategies investors can take to promote sustainable food systems.

@UN shared
On May 20, 2022
RT @FAO: This #WorldBeeDay, let's take a look at these tiny but incredible #FoodHeroes & at the diverse range of beekeeping systems used around the world! #SavetheBees #BeeEngaged https://t.co/h3ukALVfCy https://t.co/eWZqtozv76
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What’s the buzz about bees?

What’s the buzz about bees?

Let's look at these tiny but incredible #FoodHeroes and at the diverse range of beekeeping systems used around the world – and earn Bee Medals in the process! ...

@Greenpeace shared
On May 25, 2022
RT @GreenpeaceNZ: 'Nature is our teacher, and nature just doesn’t do monocultures.' Have a read about regenerative agriculture deep in Hawkes Bay. https://t.co/lKjRfS9lYE
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The Farmer, the dog and the tray of eggs

The Farmer, the dog and the tray of eggs

"nature is our teacher, and nature just doesn’t do monocultures"

@TheEconomist shared
On May 26, 2022
Their makers’ place as the main course is another matter https://t.co/ZBykvJDAeV
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Plant-based proteins are no longer a side dish in diets

Plant-based proteins are no longer a side dish in diets

Their makers’ place as the main course is another matter

@CivilEats shared
On May 20, 2022
Timeless Seeds’s ‘lentil underground’ continues to grow, producing nutrient-dense specialty crops while regenerating Montana’s soils and rural communities. @KenRoseboro for @nongmoreport https://t.co/MdS0FnEgeM
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Montana Lentil Farmers Go Against the Grain to Build Thriving Organic Business

Montana Lentil Farmers Go Against the Grain to Build Thriving Organic Business

Timeless Seeds’s 'lentil underground' continues to grow, producing nutrient-dense specialty crops while regenerating Montana’s soils and rural communities.

@farmsnotfactory shared
On May 23, 2022
📈 Land going through conversion to organic rose by 34% in 2021 📈 UK organic land rose by 3.6% last year 📰 https://t.co/6OibDKC9TT
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Organic farming on the rise in the UK

Organic farming on the rise in the UK

A growing number of farmers are converting to organic as nature-friendly farming increasingly meets consumer demand and offers resilience. UK organic land also rose by 3.6% last …