🌱 Agricultural co-ops boost small-scale farmers’ productivity, market access, and climate resilience. Discover how Global South governments can support co-ops via better policies, infrastructure, and initiatives in our new paper. Read our new brief now: iisd.org/ssi/publicatio…

👩‍🌾 Women producers in Rwanda are building pathways to sustainable markets and economic empowerment. Hear from those in VSS-certified value chains as they share lessons and strategies for success in next week's webinar. Don't miss it! Register now: iisd-elp.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Tomorrow 👇

On #WorldSoilDay, we spotlight soil acidity in East Africa - a challenge to productivity and food security. IISD Agriculture's new report shows how lime and soil fertility management can boost yields and build resilience: iisd.org/publications/r… Here's what you need to know👇

The 29th United Nations Climate Conference (#COP29) in Baku failed to build on the notable progress made on food systems at COP 28. However, it wasn't all doom and gloom. Our expert Claire McConnell (she/her) explains 👇 iisd.org/articles/insig…

Subsidies are 🔑 to support agricultural production and #foodsecurity in #Uganda, but views on their impact vary. Jane Nalunga, Executive Director SEATINI UGANDA & Jonathan Lubega from @SEATINIUGANDA examine Uganda’s agricultural subsidies and propose redesigns for sustainability 🌍🌱 bit.ly/3ZuSgdj

Transforming agri-policies is crucial for lower-income nations, but optimizing tight budgets and public support remain challenges 💸 🤝 Food and Agriculture Organization’s Marco V Sánchez highlights how repurposing agricultural support can drive transformation in these countries: iisd.org/articles/polic…

🆕 IISD will be in Jakarta, Indonesia tomorrow for an event on advancing parliamentary action to promote responsible investment in ASEAN's food, agriculture, and forestry sectors. Find out more: iisd.org/events/champio…

Since the 1960s, agricultural subsidies have boosted #foodsecurity, farmer incomes & productivity in India 🌾📈 In this new article, Ranja Sengupta from Third World Network examines their impact and calls for careful policy reforms: bit.ly/4f4PzVq

Since the 1960s, agricultural subsidies have boosted #foodsecurity, farmer incomes & productivity in India 🌾📈 In this new article, Ranja Sengupta from Third World Network examines their impact and calls for careful policy reforms: bit.ly/4f4PzVq

🆕 Agricultural cooperatives can provide producers with access to stable and fair market relationships, equitable pricing, and sustainable markets. Discover how governments can maximize their potential to boost livelihoods and climate resilience: iisd.org/publications/b…

Brazil’s agricultural productivity has been rising, making low-carbon agriculture 🗝️ to building resilience 🌱 Agroicone’s Leila Harfuch, Rodrigo C. A. Lima & Gustavo Dantas Lobo explore how these policies can balance production with conservation goals ⚖️ bit.ly/3VwAQLT

In collaboration with IISD, women in Kenya have been laying the groundwork for sustainable change. Challenges remain, but partnerships & innovative solutions are offering hope for reducing food insecurity & malnutrition. Read more: iisd.org/articles/succe… 3/10

Tea is consumed more than any other drink in the world, excluding water. IISD Economies experts explained why sustainability standards and other value chain actors need to get better at recognizing the social and environmental costs of tea production. ➡️ iisd.org/publications/r…

The ADA-coordinated Smallholder Safety Net Upscaling Programme (#SSNUP) and IISD Agriculture tested a tool developed with Cerise+SPTF for measuring compliance with the Principles for Responsible Investment in Agriculture and Food Systems 👉swll.to/cfs-rai

Together with partners, Food and Agriculture Organization has published an analysis of changes in food system indicator values since 2000, which offers “reasons for optimism.” Of the 42 indicators examined, 20 have changed in a desirable direction. More ➡️ sdg.iisd.org/news/2024-coun… #Nutrition #FoodSystems

📸 Kick-off in Dar es Salaam! This week IISD is holding a workshop with Tanzania gov officials on how reform of the country's✅ investor-state contracts in agriculture &🌳 carbon offset projects—as well as ✅ investment treaties—can help delivery on its #sustdev objectives

New rules are reshaping global supply chains to combat deforestation. What does #EUDR mean for smallholder farmers and companies in Southeast Asia’s palm oil, rubber, and coffee sectors? Join our webinar to explore the path forward: iisd.org/events/impleme…

🚨 Missed our webinar on implementing the #EUDR and its impact on Southeast Asia? You can watch the full session on YouTube and catch up on insights from experts and those on the ground about how to build deforestation-free supply chains. youtu.be/CEdCHQ1sSnA