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The livestock sector's growth poses a significant risk to climate goals, potentially consuming 80% of the remaining GHG budget by 2050 if current trends continue. While global meat production is rising—projected to reach 374 million tonnes by 2030—there is a growing market for Alternative Protein (AP) products, valued at USD 14 bn and expected to exceed USD 162 bn within a decade. However, the transition is hindered by substantial government subsidies, with nearly 90% of global farming subsidies (USD 540 bn annually) supporting beef, milk, and rice. The document emphasizes that while total veganism offers the highest emission reductions, flexitarian and vegetarian diets can also significantly lower emissions. It calls for government policy reforms to redirect subsidies away from industrial agriculture and for businesses to move beyond 'meaningless' net zero targets toward actual reductions in animal numbers in supply chains.

The document details the efforts of the Coalition of Municipal Fisherfolk Associations of Sibugay (COMFAS) and its predecessor, KGMC, to restore mangrove forests in Zamboanga Sibugay. After experiencing a decline in marine resources and increased vulnerability to climate-driven storms and flooding, local fisherfolk organized to replant mangroves and implement sustainable management practices. Through partnerships with government and academic institutions, the federation has brought approximately 12,000 hectares under protection, aiming to restore the original 16,000 hectares. The initiative emphasizes the integration of local knowledge with scientific data and the use of environmental education to reduce illegal fishing and upland soil erosion.

The StratKIT Sustainability Toolkit provides a comprehensive set of practical tools and strategies to transition public catering services toward more sustainable practices. It focuses on eight 'Gateways' including organic food, plant-based diets, food waste reduction, and resource efficiency, while emphasizing the role of Green Public Procurement (GPP) as a primary driver for systemic change in the food supply chain.

The document outlines a request for USD 221,396 from the GCF PPF to complete the design of the PEARL project in Cambodia. The project focuses on transitioning smallholder farmers from traditional rain-fed rice to climate-resilient, high-value crops including cashew, mango, organic rice, and vegetables. Key preparation activities include climate modeling for target crops, identifying catchment restoration areas, designing a revolving fund for infrastructure, and conducting integrated financial and economic analyses. The project intends to benefit approximately 450,000 farmers by improving agrometeorological services and financial access, with a total indicative project cost of USD 41.975 million over eight years.

Methane is the second largest contributor to climate change, with concentrations increasing faster now than since the 1980s. Human activities drive over half of global emissions, primarily through agriculture (40%), fossil fuels (35%), and waste (20%). The briefing highlights that cutting methane in these sectors could reduce human emissions by 45% by 2030, avoiding 0.3°C of warming by the 2040s. However, government action is currently insufficient; only nine of 174 countries with Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) have set separate methane targets, and agricultural targets remain largely vague.

The report examines the environmental platforms of seven political parties and one electoral alliance for the 2021 Estonian local elections. It finds a significant increase in the volume and specificity of environmental promises compared to 2017, with a shift in focus toward climate, energy, and mobility. In Tallinn, mobility dominated the discourse, while Tartu platforms emphasized nature and parks. The analysis highlights that Eestimaa Rohelised (Greens) provided the most comprehensive environmental programs across all levels, while EKRE's platforms were the most modest and occasionally opposed the 'green transition'. The document also assesses the alignment of these promises with the UN SDGs and the criteria for Tallinn's bid as a European Green Capital.

The document advocates for a transition from an industrial food system to one based on agroecology and rights-based governance. It calls for the European Parliament to endorse the Farm to Fork Strategy's targets, make them legally binding, and align the Common Agricultural Policy with the European Green Deal. Key recommendations include reducing pesticide and fertiliser use, cutting livestock numbers, regulating new GMOs, improving animal welfare, and ensuring a socially just transition for food workers and global south partners.

The document examines the role of voluntary sustainability standards (VSSs) in supporting smallholder farmer resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on a study of six countries and commodities, it finds that VSS compliance can provide higher incomes through premiums, stronger buyer relationships, and better access to training. However, VSSs do not fully protect farmers from international price volatility or asymmetric power dynamics in supply chains. The brief recommends that governments leverage VSSs alongside social protection programs, minimum producer prices, and sustainable sourcing frameworks to enhance farmer livelihoods.

An analysis of California's largest school districts reveals a significant misalignment between school lunch menus and public health and climate goals, with 94% of entrées featuring animal protein and only 4% being plant-based. The report highlights how the USDA Foods program subsidizes industrial meat and dairy, benefiting large conglomerates like Tyson Foods and incentivizing carbon-intensive menus. It advocates for structural changes, including the expansion of the Farm to School Grant Program, to transition toward plant-forward, organic, and regenerative food systems to improve student health and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The document analyzes the distribution rules for the EU's €7.5 billion recovery budget for agriculture, specifically the new Article 58a of Regulation (EU) 1305/2013. It argues that the 'non-regression principle' and other spending thresholds are insufficient to ensure environmental progress, as they include non-ecological payments and allow Member States to prioritize socio-economic investments over green ones. The author concludes that the framework encourages 'business as usual' and fails to align with the European Green Deal.

The author analyzes how neoliberalism and the 'tertiarization' of the Spanish economy—specifically the dominance of tourism—have fueled regional inequalities and the rise of peripheral nationalisms. The text argues that the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated these tensions by exposing the fragility of the tourism-dependent model. To mitigate future conflicts and the impacts of climate change, the author proposes a transition toward a 'degrowth' model, emphasizing the revival of organic agriculture in the interior, the promotion of green industries, and the potential reorganization of Spain into a federal state.

The report outlines a transition toward sustainable agriculture in South Africa, driven by resource scarcity, rising input costs, and international market pressures. It identifies key opportunities in smart farming, undercover farming, regenerative and organic agriculture, and renewable energy. A significant portion of the analysis focuses on solar PV, solar-powered irrigation, and biogas, while also detailing the policy landscape including carbon tax, land reform, and cannabis legislation. The Western Cape is highlighted as a strategic hub for these greentech investments.

A coalition of food, farming, climate, and health organisations calls for a paradigm shift in the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) to support agroecology and sustainable food systems. The authors argue that the CAP must be reformed to integrate Green Deal targets, eliminate subsidies for harmful practices like intensive animal production, and provide financial incentives for farmers to reduce pesticide use and restore ecosystems.

The PEARL project aims to protect the livelihoods of approximately 550,000 farmers and value-chain actors in Cambodia's Northern Tonle Sap Basin (NTSB) from climate-driven droughts and floods. By shifting focus from conventional rice to high-value, drought-tolerant crops like cashew, mango, organic rice, and vegetables, the project seeks to increase adaptive capacity and income. The strategy employs Public-Social-Private Partnerships (PSPPs) to remove barriers to premium markets, utilizing certification schemes (e.g., CamGAP, GI, organic) and introducing advanced agro-hydrometeorological early warning systems. The project is budgeted at US$ 40.635 million, with US$ 34.485 million requested as a grant from the Green Climate Fund.

The document details the operations of a national seed network in Uruguay comprising over 350 family farms. It highlights the network's commitment to preserving local seed varieties to reduce corporate dependency and its advocacy for the National Agroecology Plan (PNA). The text also describes specific agroecological techniques used by members and the network's role in providing food security during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic.

The document argues that the current CAP reform proposal is misaligned with the European Green Deal, lacking quantified targets and sufficient safeguards to prevent the funding of environmentally harmful farming practices.

The report uses the Sustainable Asset Valuation (SAVi) tool to quantify the economic importance of the Saloum Delta's wetlands and mangroves. It compares a business-as-usual (BAU) scenario against interventions such as organic agriculture, mangrove reforestation, road construction, solar cookstoves, and oil extraction. The analysis highlights a significant trade-off: while oil extraction generates massive near-term revenues, it causes substantial losses in ecosystem services. Conversely, nature-based interventions like mangrove restoration and organic agriculture provide long-term economic gains through enhanced ecosystem performance and labour income. The report also proposes blended finance strategies, including carbon offsets and impact bonds, to fund conservation.

The report uses the Sustainable Asset Valuation (SAVi) methodology to quantify the economic contribution of the Saloum Delta's wetlands and mangroves. It compares a 'business-as-usual' (BAU) scenario with interventions such as organic farming, mangrove reforestation, solar cookers, road construction, and oil extraction. The analysis highlights a tension between long-term natural capital gains and short-term industrial revenues, specifically noting that while oil extraction generates high direct income, it severely degrades ecosystem services. The document proposes blended finance mechanisms, including carbon offsets and impact bonds, to incentivize conservation.

The document details a climate-smart agricultural model in Maharashtra, India, that empowers rural women by combining sustainable farming techniques, financial support, and capacity building. Since 2015, 41,000 women have adopted the model, managing 30,000 acres of dry land through organic farming and water conservation. The approach has increased crop yields by 25%, raised incomes by 25%, and saved households approximately US$497 annually. Key components include the use of local seeds, biopesticides, drip irrigation, and the creation of a community-resilient fund. The model has since scaled to over 60,000 women across 810 villages in Maharashtra and has been replicated in Bihar and Odisha.

A coalition of national environmental organizations is calling on the Governor of New York to sign Senate bill S5343, which would phase in a ban on the pesticide chlorpyrifos over two years. The organizations cite evidence that the chemical harms children's brain development and jeopardizes 1,200 endangered species, noting that the Trump administration blocked a federal ban despite EPA findings that children are exposed to the chemical on food at levels 140 times higher than safe limits.