Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU)’s Post

🤝 Meet The Bioeconomy Cluster in Slovakia, member of our project consortium! 🌿 Bioeconomy Cluster is an association of legal entities established in 2015 with the aim to promote cooperation, networking, innovation and mutual exchange of information between cluster members and other stakeholders in agri-food and bio-based sectors. 🔗 Bioeconomy Cluster connects the entities of knowledge triangle, promotes knowledge transfer and cooperation of R&D with agri-business. 🌏 Have broad experience in the implementation of national and international projects. 🔎 Participate in monitoring committees and working groups at national and EU level. 💡 Have experience in the area of technology transfer including the establishment of transfer centres. ✔ Check our website for more info: https://soil-x-change.eu/ Founded by the European Union Bioeconomy Cluster #SustainableAgriculture #SmartAgriculture #Agriculture #AgricultureInnovation #KnowledgeTransfer

📌Our sister project MainstreamBIO Project invites you to its 6th webinar 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲 𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲! 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨: 🔹how digital bioeconomy tools can empower primary producers and enhance their participation in the bioeconomy 🔹insights on the functionalities, benefits and practical applications of various tools designed to support primary producers in adopting sustainable practices, fostering innovation and driving economic growth within rural communities. 👇Learn more in the agenda below and 🔗register here: https://lnkd.in/d_xN4HuG ! #bioeconomy #circulareconomy #biobasedsolutions #horizoneurope #researchimpacteu

✍️ Weekly wrap-up | ECDPM publications this week ✍️ 📝 𝗕𝘂𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝘂𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀? 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗨𝗞-𝗘𝗨 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗿’𝘀 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 Andy Sumner FAcSS FRSA from King's College London and Andrew Sherriff argue that the UK election may have ushered in a new, friendlier era for UK-EU relations and that development policy could play an important role in rebuilding this connection.  👉 https://bit.ly/3RZ2tf5 📝 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝘄𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮: 𝗔 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀 Horticulture in southwest Nigeria can address malnutrition and food insecurity, and improve livelihoods, yet it remains underdeveloped. With Mayowa Lawrence Ekundayo from PostAgvest Solutions Ltd, Daniel Adeoluwa Adeniyi, PhD and Koen Dekeyser provide a political economy analysis of the sector, seeking to identify actors and approaches that could play a role in improving horticulture in the region. 👉 https://bit.ly/4cU7Tji 📝 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗮𝘄 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 – 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘅, 𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 As governments in the US, China and the EU aim to maintain or increase access to critical raw materials to produce and deploy green technology, resource-rich countries in the Global South increasingly seek ways to maximise their benefits, adopting measures labelled as ‘resource nationalism’. Bruce Byiers and Poorva Karkare argue that, in theory, these countries have complementary interests, but practically, the balance is harder to find and there is a risk that partnerships on critical raw materials lead to new forms of extractivism. 👉 https://bit.ly/3WeLgAG 🎙️ 𝗘𝗨 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲: 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 Amandine Sabourin, Ph.D. explores how rulings designed in Brussels are actually playing out in partner countries, with vital lessons for the EU if it wants to achieve its development ambitions. Series 👉 https://bit.ly/4bFDEeW Ep 1 👉 https://bit.ly/3WeLnw6 Ep 2 👉 https://bit.ly/3zApMFw Ep 3 👉 https://bit.ly/4f8YtTh

Together, we empower private sector development worldwide 🤝 A strong small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) sector is essential for sustainable economic growth and food security. By supporting SMEs in agriculture and food production, we help combat hunger, promote income growth, and foster sustainable farming practices. That is why we work with other countries to strengthen their private sectors, collaborating closely with Dutch and local companies and organizations to achieve these goals. Would you also like to use your knowledge or expertise to support the private sector in developing countries? See how we can help you ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ej8r8VmE #privatesector #SME #sustainabledevelopment Sustainable economic development @ Dutch MFA

#CallForProposals Closing soon – 9 June is the last day to apply to become a SIANI expert group. Don’t miss this chance to apply for funding if you are a cross-sector group that is: ✔ focused on how to make #FoodSystems more sustainable, inclusive and rights-based; ✔ active in low-income contexts. Deadline: 9 June 2024, 23.59 CEST. Learn more here: https://buff.ly/3IBuunP Föreningen för utvecklingsfrågor (FUF) The International Land and Forest Tenure Facility IUCN Water and Land Management Programme Future Earth ICARDA; International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas Youth Agripreneurship Voices4Change International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) SwedBio

Two weeks ago, I had the pleasure of going back to the University of Geneva to teach a class on peasant mobilization and grievances, based on a chapter of my PhD dissertation. In this chapter, I studied the farming milieu’s mobilization against the pesticide-free initiatives in 2021 to add some layers and nuances to the discussion. In my class, I talked about the fact that.. 🔉 The farming milieu formulated economic AND societal grievances during the mobilization against the two “pesticide-free” initiatives in 2021. 🏠 That studying the broader meanings that are at stake can help understanding strong mobilization (Simmons 2016). In fact, I found that the farming milieu felt attacked in the broader meanings behind their grievances such as what it means to be a farmer (e.g. perpetuating family heritage). ...and with the class, we discussed the parallels to this year's peasant mobilization. Many thanks to Valentina Holecz for the invitation and to the class for their active participation. This allowed diving into a topic I am passionate about: the tensions that can arise between social justice and ecological questions…. I ended my class with three reflections around these important questions: 1.     The importance of taking into account systemic lock-ins such as pesticide dependency, specific land ownership schemes etc. rather than delegating an unfair amount of the responsibility to individual consumers, producers etc. 2.     The potential of coalitions around common interests and the need to foster mutual understandings, without necessarily having to agree on other aspects, specific values etc... 3.     The need to promote a just transition which allows creating inclusive and participatory processes of ecological transition which aim at reducing inequalities and just outcomes. (for more on just transition in Switzerland, follow our work at sanu durabilitas)

AgHub has been featured in the Global report of Beanstalk AgTech! Beanstalk is a Melbourne, Australia-based leading food and agriculture innovation advisory and venture builder, dedicated to a step-change in the agrifood sector globally. We're thrilled to announce the release of the 'State of the Digital Agriculture Sector: Harnessing the Potential of Digital for Impact Across Agricultural Value Chains in Low- and Middle-Income Countries' Report. This comprehensive report offers a unique perspective on the past and future growth of the D4Ag sector, highlighting its potential to drive economic, environmental, and social impact across low- and middle-income countries. With 115 stakeholder-specific recommendations for action, this report paves the way for a sustainable and inclusive future in agriculture. Join us in exploring the transformative journey of digital innovation in agriculture! Download the report here: https://lnkd.in/dyWqKpjb The report was completed by Beanstalk AgTech, sponsored by USAID in partnership with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) via Digital Frontiers, implemented by DAI NABARD - National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University Vice Chancellor PJTSAU Kalpana Sastry Regulagedda Praveen Rao Velchala RAMAGONI MUKESH

Under the #20thCAADP Partnership Platform meeting and the 15th Africa Day for Food and Nutrition Security commemoration partnering with International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) Featuring on *Inclusive Financial innovations to drive Regenerative Agriculture In Africas Post Malabo* Real-Time Biotech and Engineering / Carboneg on Regenerative Agriculture's Potential in Africa CAADP CAADP partnering with the AfricanUnion and African Union Development Agency-NEPAD our team Kudzai Kuwana, Charles Mutimaamba, PhD and Tatenda Zhou presented briefly highlighting key skeptical challenges farmers face transitioning from conventional farming to regenerative agriculture. We highlighted how African governments can support regenerative methods through subsidies and incentives, ensuring long-term sustainability. Regenerative agriculture boosts soil health, biodiversity, and climate resilience. It is also a key to food security for long term solutions to food challenges Governments have a a pivotal role to contribute with support through subsidies and incentives in regenerative agriculture program and is so crucial because of - Long-term benefits which include improved crop yields, reduced input costs, and increased food security Join the movement towards a holistic approach to end hunger, poor soils, and climate challenges in Africa and the whole world. #RegenerativeAgriculture #Sustainability #20CAADP #15AFDNS #Agenda2063

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𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲: 𝗠𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 We are excited to share some groundbreaking news in the world of agricultural research and sustainability! Minister Martin Heydon T.D. has announced a historic €22.3 million funding for 21 innovative research projects under the 2023 DAFM Thematic Research Call, bringing the total investment to an unprecedented €46 million. Among these transformative projects, Trinity College Dublin's "Farmland Nature Credits" initiative, led by Professor Yvonne Buckley, stands out. This project aims to address critical environmental challenges by developing private incentives that promote sustainable agricultural practices. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲: 👉Creating Sustainability Credits: Developing tools to package on-farm improvements into investable credits. 👉Advanced Environmental Monitoring: Measuring soil carbon, biodiversity, and carbon footprints. 👉Stakeholder Collaboration: Engaging financial partners and agri-food corporates. 👉Regulatory Framework Development: Producing guidelines for a potential Farmland Nature Credit market. This initiative promises to revolutionise how we approach sustainability in agriculture, offering solutions that can be applied across various sectors. Minister Heydon emphasized the importance of this investment in building a sustainable and competitive future for Ireland's agricultural sectors. 🔗 Discover more about this groundbreaking project and the future of sustainable agriculture: https://lnkd.in/gUZFzzik #Sustainability #Agriculture #ResearchAndDevelopment #Innovation #EnvironmentalImpact #AgriFood #Bioeconomy #ClimateAction #TrinityCollegeDublin #Ireland