COP30: 8 Nations Fund Brazil's Global Farm Restoration Boost
By CGIAR
PermaNews Brief
Key Takeaways
Eight countries launched a finance accelerator to restore degraded farmland globally, aiming for 250 million hectares by 2030.
- International initiative to restore farmland.
- Aims to mobilize public and private investment.
- Combats land degradation globally.
- Enhances soil carbon and biodiversity.
- Builds on successful Brazilian models.
Why It Matters
This initiative could significantly boost sustainable agriculture and climate resilience globally by directing much-needed funds to farmland restoration.
What to Do Next
Research local land restoration projects in your area and consider how you can support them, whether through volunteering or advocacy.
Recommended for: Anyone interested in large-scale climate solutions, sustainable agriculture, and ecological finance mechanisms.
This news story reports on the launch of the Resilient Agriculture Investment for net-Zero land degradation (RAIZ) accelerator, supported by eight countries at COP30. RAIZ aims to mobilize public and private investments to restore degraded farmland globally, enhancing soil carbon capture, food security, biodiversity, and climate resilience. The initiative builds on successful Brazilian models and targets restoring 250 million hectares by 2030. It represents a significant international effort to scale farmland restoration as a climate solution and promote sustainable land management practices worldwide.
Source: desertification.wordpress.com
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