📢 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀   The Power for Food Partnership, coordinated by SNV and supported by the IKEA Foundation, brings together food and energy systems across Eastern Africa, linking regenerative agriculture and the productive use of renewable energy to create sustainable, inclusive, and climate-resilient livelihoods.   Through this partnership, communities, institutions, and enterprises are collaborating to strengthen the foundations of food and energy systems, enabling farmers to increase productivity, adapt to climate change, and build long-term resilience. This new LinkedIn page is a space to follow that journey: to share stories, evidence, and learning from the people and partners driving change on the ground.   🎥 Watch the video below to learn more about Power for Food Partnership. 🌐 Learn more on the project page: https://lnkd.in/eA-e46wS 🔗 Follow the Power for Food Partnership page to stay connected as we build systems that are resilient, regenerative, and renewable.  #PowerForFood #RegenerativeAgriculture #RenewableEnergy #ClimateAction #FoodSystems Judith Libaisi | Judith Jacobs | Carlos A. Bueso | Hiwote Teshome | Douwe Wielenga | Claire Belilos | Sarah Alexander | Baan, Eelco

Grønt fra Nord Raises $1.2M to Boost Sustainable AgTech Innovation Norwegian AgTech pioneer Grønt fra Nord has secured $1.2 million in convertible financing to scale its sustainable, high-tech food production systems. The investment will enhance AI-driven automation, next-gen lighting, and drone-based monitoring to optimize crop yield and climate resilience. Operating in Northern Norway, the company produces fresh salads year-round using renewable energy and circular processes, reinforcing regional food security and advancing climate-smart agriculture. #AgTech #Sustainability #Innovation #FoodTech #ClimateSmartFarming #Norway #GreenAgriculture

Great article from Farm Progress on our partners at Bar-Way Farm in Deerfield, MA and the ways they've adapted their farm operations to increase their sustainability and efficiency! In addition to their anaerobic digester, their generational dairy farm utilizes a variety of technology to optimize its equipment and processes. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e3XSG6VW

🌱 Plant Power: Empowering Europe’s Food Sector for a Sustainable Tomorrow The European food sector is at a crossroads. As climate pressures intensify and consumer demand shifts, food SMEs must innovate — not just adapt. That’s where the Plant Power Project steps in. Through open educational resources, the Good Practice Guide to Plant-Based Entrepreneurship, and targeted training for VET educators, we are helping Europe’s SMEs build capacity in plant-based innovation. Why now? Because Europe is going big on renewables: earlier this month, renewable generation in the EU peaked at nearly 200,000 MW, showing grids can absorb very high shares of clean energy. In that context, plant-based food innovation becomes not a niche but a critical lever in the low-carbon transition. With strong support, even from the EU, projects like ours can help align food systems with climate goals. → To find out more visit our website: plantpowerproject.eu #Erasmus+ #PlantPower #SustainableFoodSystem #ClimateAction #Innovation #EuropeanSMEs

💦 During EUROLakes 4 Returns Framework campaign, we have highlighted the return for inspiration, the natural returns and social return. Today, we turn to the #financialreturns. 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐬 – 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐕𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞   💸 Sustainable restoration needs to be financially sustainable too. 🟢Financial Returns are a critical pillar of the 4 Returns Framework. They ensure that restoration is not only ecologically and socially beneficial, but also economically viable. In the EUROLakes project, this includes: 💼 𝘚𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘣𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘦𝘤𝘰-𝘵𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘮, 𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘤 𝘢𝘨𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 📈 𝘋𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵-𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘴 💰 𝘈𝘵𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘤-𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘌𝘜 𝘎𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘋𝘦𝘢𝘭 𝘰𝘣𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴 By integrating #businessmodels into restoration, we ensure long-term success and resilience for both lake ecosystems and local economies. Learn more about the #4RF on our website 👉 https://eurolakes.eu/ #4ReturnsFramework #LandscapeRestoration #LakeRestoration #HorizonEurope Mission Ocean FutureLakes ProCleanLakes project FERRO Project

At the Gran Cruz Winery wastewater treatment plant, our partnership with ADVENTECH - Advanced Environmental Technologies demonstrates how applied research can transform winemaking residues into new sources of renewable energy. Through anaerobic digestion of wastewater and sludge, what was once considered waste becomes a valuable resource, contributing to energy self-sufficiency and a more circular and sustainable wine industry. Innovation here goes beyond scientific knowledge it delivers real solutions for a cleaner and more resilient future! The Vine and Wine Portugal Project is funded by the Portuguese Recovery and Resilience Plan and the European Union – NextGeneration EU. recuperarportugal.gov.pt #FraunhoferAWAM #Innovation #Sustainability #Research #CircularEconomy #Workshop #BuildingTheFuture #RecoveryInAction #VineAndWine #RecoveryInAction #VineAndWine

🌱 Co-creation for a Greener Future 🌱 On 27 August, the CTICH facilities hosted a co-creation workshop as part of the PEATLESS project. The session brought together 20+ representatives from across the mushroom sector value chain in our region — including growers, cultivation technicians, composting specialists, and peat suppliers. Together, we explored sustainable alternatives and innovative solutions that can drive the sector toward a more resilient and eco-friendly future. 👉 Curious to learn more? Read the full article on our website: https://lnkd.in/dVWPGrqU

I appreciate the foundational work in the SINTEF-led CircWtE report by Dr. Michael Becidan. Their core finding, that there is no one-size-fits-all solution, resonates profoundly with our reality on the African coast. In Mombasa, our challenge is not Norway’s, but one defined by rapid urbanisation, an informal waste sector that is a vital economic engine, and the immediate environmental threat to our #blueeconomy. We can’t just import technologies or policies wholesale; we must forge a contextual circularity. 💡 This means shifting our focus from a singular #wastetoenergy plant to a diversified waste-to-value system. It’s about recognising the inherent resource in mixed municipal solid waste and designing infrastructure that is appropriate to local feedstock, rather than forcing the feedstock to fit the technology. Our policy framework here is designed to formalise and support the very citizens who are the frontline of our sorting and recovery efforts, the women and youth in the informal waste economy. We have moved beyond aggregated indicators to multidimensional metrics that capture the social, economic, and climate co-benefits of our decentralised materials recovery facilities. Policy, for us, is an act of empowerment and validation. ⤵️ It’s about making sure that the residual ash, the processing rejects, and the collected data all feed back into a transparent, self-improving system. The report’s emphasis on "what if" scenarios is crucial. We use scenario planning to model the consequences of public behaviour and policy change, ensuring our climate-smart infrastructure investments are resilient and future-proofed against economic shifts. The road to circularity in #Africa is paved by practical innovation and deep, local governance. It starts with validating the small, community-driven successes that, when aggregated, redefine national progress. How are other coastal cities translating global circularity frameworks into operationally savvy, citizen-focused results? Share your insights on place-based innovation. #circulareconomy #wastemanagement

Australia has just raised the bar. The Federal Government has updated our emissions target from a 42% reduction by 2030 to 62–70% by 2035. This is stronger than most expected, and it’s another clear signal that carbon policy isn’t going anywhere. For agriculture, this means: ✅ More pressure to measure and reduce emissions ✅ More opportunities to access funding and carbon markets ✅ A need to move early, not wait until it’s mandatory Farmers and landholders who understand their numbers and explore carbon opportunities now will be the ones best placed to adapt and thrive, as these targets roll out 👉 Stay tuned for more TerraWise Insights on what this means for your farm business. https://bit.ly/3ILjBn8

In today’s climate, resilience means more than managing risk - it’s about creating new opportunities. From agritourism and renewable energy to direct-to-consumer ventures, diversification is helping farmers and landowners secure their future. In times of uncertainty, coming together as a community of farmers, landowners, and rural entrepreneurs is more important than ever. Read more: https://agrc.im/ujf2b #FBI25 #FarmBusinessInnovation #Farmbusiness #farmdiversification #ruraltourism #innovation