Financing Sustainable Food Systems
In recognition of World Soil Day and the International Day of Banks, join us to explore the intersection of sustainable food systems and innovative financing solutions that are crucial to addressing global food security and environmental health.
A sustainable food system is essential not only for feeding a growing global population but also for safeguarding the environment. Healthy soils are the backbone of agriculture, playing a pivotal role in food production, carbon storage, and biodiversity. Degraded soils, however, can lead to lower crop yields, increased carbon emissions, and a decline in ecosystem health. Currently, an estimated 33% of the world’s soil is already degraded, threatening the ability to feed 9.8 billion people by 2050.
Sustainable food systems offer a solution to reverse soil degradation while improving the health of people and the planet. These systems integrate regenerative agricultural practices that nurture soil health, reduce food waste, and promote nutrient-rich crops, which directly contribute to better public health outcomes.
Achieving these goals requires substantial financial investment. According to the United Nations, an estimated $350 billion per year is needed to transform food systems worldwide, including the transition to sustainable agricultural practices, reducing food waste, and addressing climate change. However, the financial sector has a key role to play in unlocking this potential through investment in sustainable infrastructure, supporting innovative agri-tech solutions, and providing access to affordable credit for farmers and food producers.
Key Discussion Points:
The Health of Our Soil: Understanding the link between soil health and sustainable agriculture.
The Importance of Banks: How financial institutions can enable the transition to sustainable food systems.
Financial Innovations: Key investment models, including impact investing, green bonds, and micro-financing for farmers.
We will showcase the top ten participants in the Global AgriFood TechPreneur Programme 2024 – https://intellidigest.com/services/food-system-sustainability/agrifood-techpreneur-club/
Join us as we discuss the pathways to financing sustainable food systems and how collaboration between the agricultural and financial sectors can drive global change. Together, we can secure the health of both our soils and our people for generations to come.
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