Two UN agencies are pushing for new farming techniques in Africa to address concerns over food security.
Agriculture
☰NEWS
The Green Climate Fund has approved over $80 million for three new climate change adaptation projects.
▶Climate Videos
📄Climate Leader Papers
Peter Holmgren, Director General of the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR), explores the fundamental role of forestry, agriculture and landscapes in mitigating climate change.
José Graziano da Silva, Director-General, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, asserts that the path to sustainable food and agriculture depends on turning climate commitments into action now.
🎤Climate Interviews
Climate Action spoke with Dr. Willem Huisman, President of Dow Germany & Chairman of the Board, Dow Deutschland, Inc.
Climate Action spoke with David McLagan, Founder and CEO of Ecoffee Cup: a brand of reusable takeaway coffee cup made with naturally organic, biodegradable bamboo fibre and non-GMO corn starch.
🎤Feature Event
The Sustainable Investment Forum is back for its second edition on 19 September 2017 during Climate Week NYC.
Building on the success of the 2016 edition, the Forum will welcome over 350 attendees representing asset owners and managers, commercial banks, development banks, private venture capital, technology developers, Mayors and national policy makers. A dynamic mix of discussion panels, insight presentations and enhanced networking opportunities will build knowledge and foster collaboration on how best to implement low carbon solutions for the Paris Agreement.
Last year’s event sold out, so preregister your place to secure your place and receive exclusive news and Forum updates!
OUT NOW: CLIMATE ACTION 2017-18
Climate Action and UNEP are delighted to present the official Climate Action report for COP23, Bonn, Germany.
