Treating Soil as a Precious Resource. World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 15–19 January 2024
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UNCCD Library
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Speakers: Svein Tore Holsether, Kashim Shettima, John Harris, Ibrahim Thiaw, Cindy H. McCain, Antony Blinken, Agnes Kalibata
Our soils withdraw 70% of freshwater and grow 95% of the food we eat. They are a critical lever to transform how we produce food and tackle the trilemma of food access and affordability, nutrition and health as well as nature and climate.
From capital stacks for watersheds linked to farming corridors to skills and capabilities in protecting and restoring soil health, how can breakthrough finance, knowledge models and community collaborations realize the value of soil?
Centre for Nature and Climate
The Centre for Nature and Climate fosters a holistic approach to addressing the climate emergency, focusing on industry decarbonization, nature-positive systems, and resource stewardship. It works with the CEO Climate Leaders, the First Movers Coalition, and the Champions for Nature community to achieve net-zero emissions, protect and restore natural ecosystems, and promote sustainable practices.
Our soils withdraw 70% of freshwater and grow 95% of the food we eat. They are a critical lever to transform how we produce food and tackle the trilemma of food access and affordability, nutrition and health as well as nature and climate.
From capital stacks for watersheds linked to farming corridors to skills and capabilities in protecting and restoring soil health, how can breakthrough finance, knowledge models and community collaborations realize the value of soil?
Centre for Nature and Climate
The Centre for Nature and Climate fosters a holistic approach to addressing the climate emergency, focusing on industry decarbonization, nature-positive systems, and resource stewardship. It works with the CEO Climate Leaders, the First Movers Coalition, and the Champions for Nature community to achieve net-zero emissions, protect and restore natural ecosystems, and promote sustainable practices.
Keywords
soil health
food security
nutrition
agriculture
farming practices
land restoration
sustainability