Published by WMO: 9 December 2021 As the economic and human impacts of extreme weather and climate change increase, forecasts not just of what the weather will BE, but of what the weather will DO are vital to save lives and livelihoods. As a result, there is a paradigm shift towards impact-based forecasting, driven by […]
Soil Health Institute: integrated weed management methods used with no-till can conserve soil and cut herbicide costs
A study from Pennsylvania State University showed that integrated weed management methods used with no-till can conserve soil and cut herbicide costs. Regenerative agriculture is good for your bottom line and your soil’s health. more at: https://zcu.io/I8le https://www.linkedin.com/posts/soil-health-institute_usrcf-regenerativeag-soilhealth-activity-6875026356854489088-C2pK
CGIAR Research Programme on Water, Land and Ecosystems: Agro Landscapes launches e-learning for systems thinking on food, land and water
December 8, 2021 Agro Landscapes has launched “Synergies and tradeoffs in food, land and water systems”, a series of six interactive e-learning modules that brings together the insights of over 40 international experts on transforming our food, land and water systems for a sustainable and inclusive future. Climate change, biodiversity and human health are inextricably […]
Role of MAGNESIUM in crop nutrition – from photosynthetic efficiency to stress resistance
Author: Michał SłotaShared by: Galina Bulavko KEY FACTS:– Magnesium (Mg) is an element abundant in the earth’s crust, held on the surface of clay and organic matter particles,– Mg ion has the smallest ionic radius but the largest hydrated radius among biological cations,– involved in many physiologic pathways, including energy production, nucleic acid & protein […]
Apple Podcasts Preview: Wil Burns: Carbon Removal Law, Nature Based Solutions and the Challenges of Geoengineering
Climate DiscourseSocial Sciences In this episode of Climate Discourse, Kate speaks to Wil Burns about how his interest in oceans gave him his start in climate law, the necessity for large scale removal of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, the issues that worry him around the development of carbon removal technology and the most exciting […]
UNEP-WCMC: Climate And Nature: What Glasgow Could Mean For Kunming
“By 2030, nature-based solutions can deliver emission reductions and removals of at least 5 GtCO2e per year, and at least 10 GtCO2e by 2050, alongside essential cuts to global emissions from fossil fuels and other sources. Nature-based solutions are also one of the most cost-effective approaches for adapting to the impacts of #climatechange.” https://bit.ly/3CEXMfY https://www.linkedin.com/posts/unepwcmc_climate-and-nature-what-glasgow-could-mean-activity-6872529092948848640-480Q […]
FAO of the UN: Polluting our soils is polluting our future
#StopSoilPollution: 6 reasons why soil pollution should not go unnoticed It is estimated that 95 percent of our food is directly or indirectly produced on our soils. FAO: 02/05/2018 Soil is a finite resource, meaning its loss and degradation is not recoverable within a human lifespan. Soils affect the food we eat, the water we […]
CGIAR Research Programme on Water, Land and Ecosystems: Monitoring soil carbon to nest agricultural practices within planetary boundaries
Soil organic carbon assessments can be used to guide agricultural practices that promote soil health, help mitigate climate change and boost the livelihoods of farmers across the world. BackgroundAgriculture is responsible for over 30% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Regenerative agricultural practices such as no-till farming, rotational grazing and mixed crop rotation have the potential […]
IWMI: How smarter water management can help strengthen food security for the 500 million people who call the Nile Basin home
IWMI: November 30, 2021 The demand for water continues to grow in the Nile Basin, leading to water scarcity and ultimately impacting food security for the nearly 500 million people who call the region home. A recently completed study conducted by the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) in association with the Nile Basin Initiative Secretariat […]
FAO: The State of the World’s Land and Water Resources for Food and Agriculture – Systems at breaking point (SOLAW 2021)
Synthesis report 2021 Year of publication: 2021Place of publication: Rome, ItalyPages: #82 p.ISBN: 978-92-5-135327-1Author: FAOBy Country/Territory: WorldPublisher: FAO Agrovoc: land resources; water resources; climate change; land degradation; water scarcity; extreme weather events; agrifood systems; land access; land governance; sustainability; investment; world The objective of SOLAW 2021 is to build awareness of the status of land […]