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How are we going to continue to feed 8, soon 10 billion people? This comprehensive research by Lynne Richards points out how many today seek solace in science and technology as a bulwark against the many threats and challenges we’re facing. "The political language of Western politics and its regular intoning about ‘the science’ to underpin each side’s point makes it harder to see the downsides in a grand technological approach. But it’s also important to remember those to whom we’ve outsourced the dirty work of this grand industrial approach and the ecosystems and their inhabitants that we destroy as we do so. What is the meaning of prosperity at this point? If we are in fact able to feed the world in a less destructive way, why wouldn’t we work toward doing so?" https://lnkd.in/dRNpH_J9

Alistair's been very busy... He, and some colleagues from the London School of Economics and the University of East Anglia have been working on a research paper. The focus is on adaptation strategies in the UK wine production sector for climate change. • H I G H L I G H T S • Amidst climate change opportunities, climate change risks persist. • Private sector adaptation is shaped by a continual, iterative process of ongoing adjustment of business practices and interconnected value chain systems in response to climate risk. • Extreme events are key moments in the iteration and innovation of adaptation strategies. • Own experience is a key source of knowledge in adaptation decision making. • Climate impacts are amplified and attenuated through value chains and business relationships drive complex and constantly evolving risk environments. Link in Bio to read the full paper. #UKWineResearch #BritishViticulture #RegenerativeFarmingUK #Regen #RegenerativeFarming #Viniculture #SustainableWineStudy #UKGrapes #WineInnovation #BritishVineyards #WineResearchUK #GrapesOfChange #Viticulture #RegenerativeAgricultureUK #GreenVineyardsUK #BritishWineScholar #WineScienceUK #SustainableGrapes #VineyardStudy #UKWineCulture

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Can we nourish 10 billion people while restoring the earth? It’s a big question, filled with competing views, from how to address food insecurity and waste, to the myriad cultures surrounding food production and consumption. This week, Leaders' Quest is co-hosting and facilitating elements of the TED Countdown Dilemma Series on the #FutureofFood, alongside colleagues from TED Countdown TED Conferences, Conscious Food Systems Alliance, and the Young Emerging Farmers Coalition. During TED Food, I have the privilege of leading a group of attendees on a Quest visit where we'll explore what a zero-waste dining experience looks and feels (and tastes!) like. I'll also be guiding conversations around the use of AgTech for biodiversity conservation and how to design carbon market policy with farmers at the center. The beauty of the TED Dilemma+Leaders' Quest experience is having an opportunity to engaging in complex conversations where there are no easy answers. Our current political environment is so polarizing. Learning to sit with uncertainty, appreciating the solutions that are available and understanding how to turn philosophy into action can be transformative. Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/g93jP6Kh #Sustainability #SustainableFuture #TransformativeLeadership #CarbonMarkets #ComplexClimateConversations Carolina García Arbeláez Kimberly (Kim) Coupounas The Oberon Group Lindsay Clinton Mihika Tewari Carolina Moeller Jonathan Foley Andy Jarvis Sarah Garland, PhD Juanita Silva Matthew Hayek Andrea Porro Christy Loper Anthony Myint

ICABR In Ravello!! Where we, as researchers, could share how agriculture is facing the triple challenge of providing adequate, affordable, safe and nutritious food for the growing population, providing livelihoods all along the food value chain and doing so while increasing the sector’s sustainability and contributing to combatting climate change (OCDE). For me, was an excellent event!! We discussed the paths that agribusiness is charting for the global economy. It was an incredible opportunity to meet researchers from different parts of the world and understand a little about their vision and bioeconomy strategies for a more sustainable future for everyone. In addition, I've been with others Brazilian researchers (the picture bellow) and discuss how we can help Brazil in this crucial moment.

Once upon a time, I was hired to take over an in-crisis complex multimillion dollar Program. Why was it in-crisis? Determining that was the first order of business. As it turned out, it was fairly simple to do that very thing. It was clear that most people in the organization didn't understand why the Program was so important TO the organization. How did we solve that root problem? By putting risks and issues into dollar figures/ranges. In other words, we found a common currency for communication. By using that approach, and getting the message out effectively and efficiently, the Program was back on track within a few weeks. SAME PRINCIPLES APPLY TO CLIMATE CHANGE. #communication #marketing #climatechange #fishing #aquaculture #oceans #riskmanagement #problemsolving #projectmanagement #leadership https://lnkd.in/gUXTWJws

I am honored to have been able to contribute to the groundbreaking report that Plant Based Treaty is publishing today. Safe and Just: The Plant BasedTreaty’s Vegan Donut Economics Approach to the Food System. The report tells the story of the interconnected relationship we share with the biosphere while urgently advocating for an integrated, systems-thinking approach. The report is largely inspired by the principles of Kate Raworth’s Doughnut Model and the planetary boundary framework led by Johan Rockström from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK). #planetaryboundaries #donuteconomics #plantbased #foodsystems #foodsystemstransformation https://lnkd.in/dav3Qgum

Are you a food and drinks business wanting to help employees make the connection between climate and food in order to make change happen faster? This course is for you! PM me for details! #carbonliteracyproject Nicola Siddons

System Thinking represents a shift in how we approach and deal with sectoral challenges. It enables us to think about relationships, connections, and contexts. The modern worldview is holistic and ecological, emphasising the interrelationships and interdependencies of natural phenomena and related dynamics. Just think of climate change as a current experience. System Thinking is about thinking of patterns associated with processes and interrelationships with interactions. 🌐 The EIT Food's ecosystem provides the elements to shift from the parts to the whole and tackle the #food sector's challenges from a system perspective. 🍏 Let's shape ideas to be effective and efficient and achieve systemic impact! #SystemThinking EIT Food Education The Programme’s Crew Mario Roccaro Paola De Bernardi Milena Corredig Gabriella Esposito Matteo Vittuari Francesco Capozzi

Earlier this year, I took a 2 months online course offered by Wageningen University & Research on 'Climate Change Adaptation in Food Security and Natural Resource Management' and was awarded this certificate on completion. I stashed the Certificate as usual and moved about my business not knowing the impact the same Certificate would have on my life months later. Anyway, there is beauty in taking small steps towards where you want to go. Even if the journey is long and the end is uncertain. A crawling baby is bound to walk someday. #Grateful #climatechange #climateadaptation #Foodsecurity