Gonzalo Muñoz shares insights on the current progress of the food systems transformation – from key takeaways from COP 29, the road to COP 30 in Brazil – to the potential of the current UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) COP – to drive action on land restoration and drought resilience.
As part of the Climate Champions’ Ocean Breakthroughs, Edges of Earth spoke with JD Stimson, Operations Manager and Freediving Instructor at Dive Alaska, who is building a resilient ecotourism community by connecting locals and visitors to Alaska’s underwater world while championing marine conservation.
As part of the Ocean Breakthroughs initiative, Edges of Earth spoke with Porfiria Gómez, Director of the ocean conservation nonprofit Orgcas in Baja California Sur, Mexico, who is working with local fishing communities to transition from shark fishing to sustainable tourism, blending traditional knowledge with modern conservation practices to protect marine ecosystems and support coastal livelihoods.
As part of the Climate Champions’ Ocean Breakthroughs, exploration team Edges of Earth spoke with Naw Rutha, the only female Karen scuba instructor in the Andaman Islands, who is preserving her community’s ocean heritage by training future divers, protecting marine ecosystems, and learning from past generations to combat climate challenges.
As part of the Climate Champions’-led Ocean Breakthroughs, the Edges of Earth team spent time in Belize to learn from and spotlight the incredible efforts of local leaders, including Tara Scarborough. Through interviews dives, and deep conversations, Tara shared her commitment to uniting her community to safeguard Belize’s precious marine ecosystems.
The 29th UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) brought together businesses, private finance and subnational actors from around the world, marking significant progress in the collective effort to combat climate change. COP29 also saw steps forward for climate finance, the operationalization of carbon markets, as well as progress on the Mitigation Work Program and the global goal on adaptation.
Meet Deepa Lama, Co-founder and President of Kalpavaatika Society Nepal, who is championing urban sustainability by transforming kitchen waste into compost and using rooftops for farming in Kathmandu. Her project, “Enhancing Urban Sustainability through Nature-based Solutions,” empowers over 500 community members to address waste management and food security challenges by composting organic waste and cultivating rooftop gardens.
Meet Nduka Miracle, Co-founder and Director at Kitovu Technology Company, who’s transforming Africa’s agriculture sector through climate-smart solutions for smallholder farmers. Kitovu’s innovations empower farmers to boost productivity, reduce post-harvest losses, and cut emissions – paving the way for resilient, sustainable farming across Africa.
The Rwanda Fortified Whole Grain Program, launched in 2021 and supported by The Rockefeller Foundation, focuses on incorporating fortified whole grain (FWG) maize flour into school feeding programmes to enhance students’ nutritional intake.
Meet Miguel A. Torres, President of Familia Torres, who’s redefining winemaking with bold climate action – from slashing CO₂ emissions to powering vineyards sustainably, he’s proving that great wine and a healthy planet go hand in hand.
Meet Ramil Azmammadov, CEO of Dr. Agro, who’s empowering Azerbaijani farmers to make data-driven decisions for sustainable yields. Dr. Agro’s platform equips farmers with tools for crop planning, budgeting, disease alerts, and climate insights – helping them navigate challenges and increase productivity.
Meet Helmy Abouleish, CEO of SEKEM, promoting biodynamic farming for sustainable agriculture in Egypt. Through the Economy of Love (EoL) standard, Helmy is transforming agriculture, supporting smallholder farmers to adopt sustainable practices while generating new income streams through carbon credits.
The SEKEM Initiative, established almost 50 years ago, focuses on regenerative development through biodynamic and organic agriculture, along with socio-economic and cultural initiatives.
Danone, a global leader in the food industry, has launched an ambitious initiative to reduce methane emissions from its fresh milk supply chain by 30% by 2030, against a 2020 baseline, aligning with the Global Methane Pledge introduced at COP26.
Context: Reducing chemical use and soil disturbance is essential to preserve biodiversity, improve soil health, and promote more sustainable farming practices for long-term agricultural resilience. Partners: The Nature Friendly Farming Network (NFFN), Anglian Water, The Country Trust. Duration: Ongoing (The case study does not specify exact start and end dates, but it reflects changes made […]
The project, a partnership between The Rockefeller Foundation and the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe), focuses on promoting Black Soldier Fly (BSF) larvae as a sustainable and cost-effective protein source for animal feed in Kenya.
Context: Reducing post-harvest losses is critical to improving food security, nutritional outcomes, and economic stability in regions reliant on agriculture like Ethiopia. Partners: Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), Ethiopian Ministry of Agriculture, local agricultural universities, various public and private sector stakeholders. Duration: 2018 – 2021 Location: Ethiopia, specifically targeting supply chains between Maki and […]
The “C40:Good Food Cities” Accelerator aims to reduce the carbon footprint of food in cities by promoting plant-based diets and reducing food waste. New York City is part of this effort through its Health + Hospitals system, which prepares 15,000 meals daily for public hospitals and nursing homes.
Mumbai Grahak Panchayat (MGP) is a consumer-driven collective purchasing organization, established to provide households with affordable, healthy, and sustainable food options through the power of collective buying.
Albert Heijn, the largest grocery retailer in the Netherlands, aims to significantly reduce CO2 emissions across its value chains, raising their reduction target to 45% by 2030.
The Andhra Pradesh Community-Managed Natural Farming (APCNF) program is a large-scale agroecological transformation initiative aimed at promoting sustainable farming practices among 6 million farmers over 6 million hectares in Andhra Pradesh, India.
