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@iatp.bsky.social “Carbon farming” is gaining traction as a climate strategy, but it is NOT a solution for reducing emissions. A market-based approach to soil carbon storage cannot deliver the transformative change we need to slow global heating and protect food systems. www.iatp.org/carbon-farmi...
Carbon Farming Won't Save the Planet
At first glance, funding climate action through soil carbon credits instead of taxpayer dollars may seem like a win-win solution. But real-world evidence suggests that improving soil health and suppor...
www.iatp.org
December 9, 2024 at 3:29 PM
Great article from Thin Lei Win!
We've been campaigning so that farmers can maintain control of their seeds. This week, we support the efforts of our partners to stop UPOV.

Learn more about what UPOV is, and how it damages the rights of farmers in this article. ⤵️

news.thin-ink.net/p/sowing-bit...

#StopUPOV
Sowing Bitter Seeds
A little-known treaty set up by a handful of European countries threatens smallholder farmers
news.thin-ink.net
December 9, 2024 at 11:11 AM
Today is #StopUPOV day, from Japan to Guatemala. ✊
タネを奪われれば民主的な社会は作れない。でも農民からタネを奪う国際条約・機構UPOV(ユポフ)の強制が世界で進んでいる。それを進める最大勢力は日本政府。日本の種苗法改正だけでは飽き足らず、アジア諸国にも圧力を強めている。そんな中、日本のお米はさらに特許米に替えられようとしている。もはや農家が主体性を発揮できない農業に、市民が主人公でない社会になることを決定づける動き。このままでいいのか、今、変える時。
UPOVの最新状況をまとめました。
v3.okseed.jp/news/5573
#STOPUPOV #NoUPOV #DefendFarmersSeed #OurSeedsOurLife
December 2, 2024 at 8:49 AM