Ian Proudfoot, an agribusiness expert for KPMG predicts that carbon zero, or carbon positive farming is going to an important competitive attribute for our farmers to champion. He referred to the developments signalled at the Polish Climate Change Conference (see an earlier post 8 steps to increase soil carbon). "The next attribute that is ultimately … Continue reading Carbon farming the next competitive advantage
As the Katowice Climate Change Conference started, scientists from 4 per 1000 called for stronger action on building soil carbon. Sequestering soil carbon mitigates climate change and builds food security. The scientists recommend eight steps: 1. Stop carbon loss – Protect peatlands through enforcement of regulations against burning and drainage.2. Promote carbon uptake – Identify … Continue reading 8 steps to increase soil Carbon
I am so impressed by the young Australians calling their politicians to account. On Friday 30 November thousands of young Australian students skipped school for the day to join the "Strike 4 Climate Action". Along with other venues throughout the country they assembled outside Australia's parliament to demand action. And how did the politicians respond? … Continue reading Youth Rising
How we talk about climate change impacts on our young people. Much of the narrative is generated by those of us who may die before severe impacts arrive, but young people have decades of uncertainty ahead. And it is scary for them. The Royal Society identified a broad range of climate change health impacts in … Continue reading A climate of hope
An earlier post outlined regeneration drawing on Daniel Wahl's Designing Regenerative Cultures. The regenerative design framework from Designing Regenerative Cultures (excuse the spelling errors) It is easy to envision what regenerative agriculture looks like - growing carbon rich topsoil, with minimal external inputs and diverse plants and animals - but not so easy in other sectors. Health There … Continue reading What does regeneration look like?
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