New tool empowers businesses to make food systems sustainable
The Responsible Agricultural Investment (RAI) Tool for Agribusiness helps business leaders put principles into practice in the drive to improve sustainability in agrifood systems.
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New tool empowers businesses to make agriculture and food systems sustainable
Recognizing the critical role investors and businesses can play in driving the transition to more equitable, resilient, and sustainable food systems, the Responsible Agricultural Investment Tool for Agribusiness—developed by IISD and Cerise+SPTF—offers a practical framework for business leaders to understand what responsible practices look like, identify gaps, and prioritize improvements as they seek to align with international principles.
From the ground up
A new soil product that harnesses typha—a component made up of cattails, harvested from Manitoba's wetlands—to reduce peat-based compost in soils, is growing in popularity among Winnipeg gardeners. The idea for the soil came from a finalist in IISD-ELA's Hackathon event, which was then given the start-up funds to get the project off the ground.
The Responsible Agricultural Investment Tool for Agribusiness
This tool aims to support agribusinesses in aligning their practices, procedures, and operations with principles of responsible investment in agriculture and food systems.
Sustainable Asset Valuation of Reforestation in Uganda
In this integrated cost-benefit analysis, the Nature-Based Infrastructure Global Resource Centre demonstrates the potential of nature-based infrastructure (NBI) to improve climate-related flooding and landslides in Kasese, Uganda, through the Bring Back Our Trees reforestation project.
WTO E-commerce Joint Statement Initiative Negotiations: Nearing the finish line
This session will update on WTO e-commerce negotiations, review the draft agreement, and discuss development objectives for developing and LDC member delegates.
What to Expect at HLPF 2024
What to expect as government leaders, civil society advocates, and stakeholders review progress and regress on the Sustainable Development Goals.
Securing India's Copper Supply
This policy brief emphasizes the need for India to develop a comprehensive copper strategy.
The Kenyan Flower Subsector
This case study explores how Kenya's experiences aligning public and private standards in the flower industry can help transform sustainability efforts in agricultural value chains.
Prairie Watershed Analytics
Prairie Watershed Analytics is focused on providing Canadians in the Prairies with the information they need to understand their local watershed. Watershed models can support local decision-makers and businesses with evaluating ecosystem services and connecting with environmental incentive programs. Prairie Watershed Analytics is making this practice simple and accessible using open data and toolsto automate and scale watershed modeling tailored to the Prairies.