March 17, 2023 | One Earth | Source | Introduction: Food waste and wastewater are significant sources of carbon emissions in cities, but they also hold potential for turning waste into valuable resour
Sep 20 2024
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May 1, 2023 | Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews | Source | Introduction: Decarbonizing industries like steelmaking, cement production, and chemicals is challenging due to the limited availabili
Sep 20 2024
May 7, 2022 | Environmental Chemistry Letters | Source | Introduction: Biochar, a recycled material created from organic waste, has diverse applications across various sectors due to its role in clima
Sep 20 2024
February 24, 2023 | Environmental Chemistry Letters | Source | Introduction: Climate change drives the need for advanced, carbon-neutral methods to produce materials and fuels. Biomass pyrolysis, the
Sep 20 2024
July 1, 2022 | Soil Biology and Biochemistry | Source | Introduction: Soil is a major carbon reservoir, but agricultural practices have led to significant losses of soil organic carbon (SOC), impact
Aug 27 2024
July 4, 2024 | Communications Earth & Environment | Source | Introduction: Permaculture is increasingly seen as a promising tool to address environmental challenges like soil degradation, climate ch
Aug 27 2024
March 17, 2022 | Science | Source | Introduction: The voluntary carbon market is rapidly expanding, with various carbon registries and private companies developing protocols to pay farmers for seques
Aug 27 2024
May 1, 2024 | Annual Review of Public Health | Source | Introduction: Sustainable diets have evolved alongside the UN Sustainable Development Goals, incorporating goals in terms of agricultural produc
Aug 06 2024
January 5, 2024 | Journal of Cleaner Production | Source | Introduction: Researchers from China, UK, Czech Republic, and Pakistan conducts a literature review on Short Food Supply Chain (SFSC) model,
Jul 26 2024
April 10, 2023 | Nature Communications | Source | Introduction: Researchers from US and China quantify the global impact of irrigation on energy use and carbon emissions, and provide a roadmap for pol
Jul 15 2024
May 16, 2024 | Nature Food | Source | Introduction: The current ammonia production is centralized in large chemical manufacturing facilities, making nitrogen fertilizer production vulnerable to high t
Jul 15 2024
May 13, 2024 | Agriculture | Source | Introduction: Rice is a vital food crop, but its sustainability is threatened by excessive chemical use and monoculture practices. Crop rotation and the use of th
Jul 15 2024
February 09, 2023 | Nature Food | Source | Introduction: Researchers from University of Cambridge, UK examine the global impact of synthetic nitrogen fertilizers and manure on greenhouse gas (GHG) emi
Jul 15 2024
Environmental Defense Fund | Source | Download | Agricultural soils globally are critical for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and increasing soil organic carbon (SOC) stocks, vital for climate
Jun 28 2024
April 01, 2024 | Nature Food | Source | Introduction: The 2020s is dubbed 'the decade of ecosystem restoration' by the UN, and global agricultural challenges is in the spotlight. Agricultural
Jun 28 2024
May 07, 2024 | Nature Communications | Source | Introduction: Providing sustainably produced food while safeguarding ecosystem services is a global challenge. Researchers from Institute of Agricultura
Jun 28 2024
June 20, 2022 | Nature Food | Source | Introduction: Global food trade doubled since 1995, reaching $1.5 trillion in 2018, crucial for food security. "Food-miles" measure environmental impact, but com
Jun 13 2024
February 25, 2024 | Journal of Cleaner Production | Source | Introduction: Global food loss and waste (FLW) represent significant challenges, affecting one-third of the world's food production and
Jun 13 2024
March 27, 2024 | Science Advances | Source | Introduction: German Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research investigates whether shifting to sustainable diets, such as the Planetary Health Diet, c
Jun 13 2024
February 14, 2024 | Journal of Environmental Management | Source | Introduction: Latin America is pivotal in global efforts to combat deforestation and climate change through initiatives like the Glas
May 31 2024
August 24, 2023 | Science | Source | Introduction: Researchers from Europe and the Americas evaluated the effectiveness of voluntary REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation
May 31 2024
March 21, 2024 | Nature Climate Change | Source |Introduction: Viable nature-based climate solutions (NbCS) are crucial for achieving international climate goals. Researchers from US and UK, led by En
May 31 2024
April 21, 2023 | Science | Source | Introduction: Humanity is facing severe social and ecological impacts due to climate change and biodiversity loss, which are deeply interconnected. Based on extensi
May 31 2024
August 18, 2022 | Nature Climate Change | Source | Introduction: An international research consortium led by researchers from Chinese Academy of Sciences evaluates the climate chanage mitigation effec
May 17 2024
February 01, 2024 | Environmental Science & Technology | Source | Introduction: Ensuring effective policy-making requires robust scientific knowledge and reliable environmental data. However, challeng
May 17 2024
October 01, 2023 | Ecological Indicators | Introduction: Urban farms can offer essential ecosystem services as part of urban green infrastructure (UGI), contributing to climate adaptation, offering be
Apr 30 2024
November 03, 2023 | ACS Engineering Au | Introduction: A research team from Pacific Northwest Laboratory in the US explores regenerative agriculture (RA), digital agriculture (DA), and controlled envi
Apr 30 2024
February 24, 2022 | Nature Food | Introduction: The study highlights the importance of considering agriculture and land use in climate change mitigation efforts alongside the energy sector. A global
Apr 30 2024
July 05, 2023 | Nature | Source | Introduction: In order to achieve the goals set by the Paris Agreement, many governments and companies have committed to carbon emissions reduction programs. However,
Mar 29 2024
January 31, 2024 | Nature | Source | Introduction: Crop production contributes significantly to atmospheric ammonia (NH3) emissions, which pose risks to air quality, human health, and ecosystems. Howe
Mar 29 2024
January 01, 2022 | Resources, Conservation and Recyling | Source | Introduction: Addressing the global challenge of feeding a growing population sustainably, reseachers from University of California,
Mar 29 2024
April 01, 2023 | Soil and Tillage Research | Source | Introduction: Crop residues, abundant in India, offer valuable nutrients for agriculture. However, their improper disposal, often through burning,
Mar 29 2024
May 01, 2023 | Science of The Total Environment | Source | Introduction: Rice is a major food for over half the world, mostly grown in Asia. However, its cultivation harms the environment, emitting CO
Mar 29 2024
December 18, 2023 | Trends in Ecology & Evolution | Introduction: Horizon scanning, a method aimed at identifying emerging threats and opportunities ahead of time, has become essential in conservatio
Feb 29 2024
January 09, 2023 | Scientific Reports | Introduction: The hospitality and food service (HaFS) sectors face a significant challenge with food waste, prompting the need for urgent action to address thi
Feb 29 2024
January 15, 2022 | Applied Energy | Introduction: Household consumption, particularly eating habits, significantly impacts greenhouse gas emissions and thus climate change. However, there hasn't
Feb 29 2024
November 10, 2023 | Journal of Cleaner Production | Introduction: Food production is a major contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, yet understanding the carbon footprint of different foods a
Feb 29 2024
June 01, 2021 | Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews | Introduction: The UK research team led by Sussex Business School collaborates with individual researchers from the US, United Arab Emirates,
Feb 29 2024
December 01, 2023 | Geoderma | Introduction: Debates about whether regenerative farming can effectively sequester carbon in soil to fight climate change have led Yale Universuity researh team and pri
Jan 30 2024
Nutritional-environmental trade-offs in potato storage and processing for a sustainable healthy diet
December 07, 2023 | npj Science of Food | Introduction: Over the past decade, micronutrient deficiencies in global health have persisted due to poor diets and limited access to nutritious foods. Whil
Jan 30 2024
November 06, 2023 | Nature Sustainability | Introduction: The global production of food through traditional agriculture has significant environmental impacts, including extensive land use, water poll
Jan 30 2024
September 10, 2023 | Science of The Total Environment | Introduction: Research team from University of Cantabria in Spain evaluates carbon capture and utilization (CCU) technologies using Life Cycle
Dec 30 2023
September 12, 2023 | Nature Communications | Introduction: The promotion of plant-based alternatives to animal products is gaining traction for creating more sustainable diets. Using a global economi
Dec 30 2023
November 3, 2023 | Scientific Reports | Introduction: Natural climate solutions (NCS, also known as Nature Based Solutions), such as land conservation, restoration, and management practices and polic
Dec 30 2023
October 26, 2023 | Communications Earth & Environment | Introduction: Researchers from German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research investigated the impact of climate change and land use on m
Dec 30 2023
February 28, 2023 | Advances in Applied Energy | Introduction: Researchers from Cornell University in USA proposed the use of novel artificial intelligence (AI)-based control framework to enhance the
Nov 30 2023
August 31, 2023 | Computers and Electronics in Agriculture | Introduction: Outdoor cultivation of mango faces challenges from insect pests and environmental factors. Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Nov 30 2023
October 3, 2023 | Communications Earth & Environment | Introduction: The Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) policy is crucial for achieving long-term climate goals, and the credibility of certification sch
Nov 30 2023
September 28, 2023 | Nature Communications | Introduction: Despite the growing challenge of land scarcity for agriculture, there is a significant global trend of cropland abandonment. Researchers fro
Nov 30 2023
September 25, 2023 | Nature Ecology & Evolution | Introduction: Globally, the increasing demand for food has led to widespread loss of biodiversity and ecosystem services. The research team from the
Nov 30 2023
October 7, 2023 | Communications Earth & Environment | Introduction: EU established the policy program called The European Green Deal in 2019, aiming to create a fair, healthy, and environmentally f
Nov 30 2023
September 25, 2023 | npj Climate Action | Introduction: Efforts to mitigate climate change and achieve net-zero emissions involve not only reducing current greenhouse gas emissions, but also deployin
Nov 30 2023
July 26, 2023 | Scientific Reports | Introduction: Over a three-year field experiment aimed at addressing underground water depletion and ensuring agrifood system sustainability, researchers from Int
Nov 30 2023
July 18, 2023 | Communications Earth & Environment | Introduction: Researchers from University of Massachusetts Boston in the USA proposed policy framework and pathways towards achieving agriculural
Nov 30 2023
August 11, 2023 | Agricultural & Environmental Letters | Introduction: Under cover crop incentive programs, farmers across Maryland, Pennsylvania, New York, and Vermont are increasingly turning to co
Nov 30 2023
September 26, 2023 | Nature Reviews Earth & Environment | Introduction: Rice paddies supply stable food to half of the world's population but contribute about 48% of GHG emissions from croplands.
Nov 30 2023
August 26, 2023 | Plants | Introduction: A recent collaborative study by National United University, Taiwan, and HCMC University of Technology and Education, Vietnam, addresses the need for efficient
Oct 29 2023
August 20, 2023 | Journal of Cleaner Production | Introduction: National Taiwan University conducted a comprehensive study focusing on the agricultural sector's shift from linear resource consumpt
Oct 29 2023
September 10, 2023 | Science of The Total Environment | Introduction: A new study conducted by Aarhus University in Denmark takes a systematic approach to assess how environmental Life Cycle Assessmen
Oct 29 2023
September 1, 2023 | Science of The Total Environment | Introduction: This collaborative study, involving researchers from AgResearch Ltd in New Zealand, INIA in Chile, Aarhus University in Denmark, AD
Oct 29 2023
August 17, 2023 | Nature Food | Introduction: The study conducted by the University of Minnesota, Colorado State University, Chongqing University, and other institutions in the US and China delves int
Oct 29 2023
September 12, 2023 | Scientific Reports | Introduction: Crop residue cover (CRC) is a critical but understudied factor in agriculture's impact on both productivity and soil quality. Researchers fr
Oct 29 2023
June 29, 2023 | Nature Food | A collaborative research effort led by the University of Sheffield, University of Manchester, and Cranfield University in the UK has explored the potential of space contr
Oct 29 2023
August 03, 2023 | Nature Reviews Methods Primers | In the study conducted by researchers from Delft University of Technology and Wageningen University & Research, the focus is on introducing the conce
Oct 29 2023
May 04, 2023 | npj Climate Action | Introduction: The Paris Agreement aims to limit global temperature rise. Mitigating climate change has economic costs, often measured as a percentage of GDP. Resear
Sep 14 2023
June 29, 2023 | Nature Climate ChangeOrganic farming is often seen as a way to increase soil carbon storage, helping to mitigate climate change. However, this study by INRAE in France shows that conve
Aug 27 2023
April 17, 2023 | Nature FoodIntroduction: The global food system faces challenges from the pandemic, conflicts, resource depletion, biodiversity loss, and climate change. Balancing the need for food w
Aug 27 2023
June 15, 2023 | Nature Food A research team from the Netherlands, China, and the UK delves into the complex relationship between food consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions on a global scale.
Aug 27 2023
Forest Science | March 22, 2023The researchers from National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University in Taiwan have conducted a comprehensive study to investigate the potential implications of carbon taxes an
Jun 30 2023
Global Change Biology | April 6, 2023Researchers from China Agricultural University conducted a study to understand how specific farming practices affect soil health and crop productivity in the face
Jun 30 2023
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August 16, 2024 | World Economic Forum | The global wine industry, valued at over $300 billion, is increasingly influencing consumers and producers towards regenerative viticulture, a growing nature-p
Sep 20 2024
August 20, 2024 | Vietnamnet Global | Azolla, a super-organism used in animal feed and organic fertilizer, is gaining attention for its potential to revolutionize agriculture and combat climate change
Sep 20 2024
July 12, 2024 | World Economic Forum | The bioeconomy harnesses renewable biological resources like plants, animals, and microorganisms to produce food, energy, and industrial goods, promoting sustain
Sep 20 2024
July 09, 2024 | Carbon credits | Hamerkop and the International Biochar Initiative (IBI) have released "A Manual for Biochar Carbon Removal," targeting biochar producers, investors, and stakeholders.
Aug 27 2024
July 02, 2024 | The Wire | Over the past six decades, intensive farming practices in India have led to significant soil degradation, loss of organic carbon, and chemical pollution, impacting soil fert
Aug 27 2024
July 04, 2024 | Carbon Market Watch | The European Commission is considering an EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) for agriculture to address the sector's persistently high carbon footprint, which
Aug 27 2024
July 1, 2024 | Mongabay | Source | A new set of guidelines has been introduced to assist smallholder oil palm farmers in Indonesia in ensuring their products are deforestation-free. This initiative ai
Aug 06 2024
July 29, 2024 | FootPrint | Source | Choosing cooking oils often revolves around taste, health, and culinary use. However, sustainability is an emerging concern. In 2022, 337 million hectares of cropl
Aug 06 2024
May 10, 2024 | Environmental Information Center (Taiwan) | Source | In Taiwan, the Miaoli District Agricultural Improvement Station collaborated with Taiwan Yi Ecological Leisure Farm to achieve a sig
Aug 06 2024
June 24, 2024 | IRRI | Source | In a landmark collaboration, Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF), along with the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and partner
Jul 26 2024
February 02, 2024 | India Shipping | Source | The Move to -15°C initiative aims to modernize frozen food storage practices, shifting from the longstanding -18°C standard to a slightly warmer -15°C. Ba
Jul 26 2024
May 21, 2024 | The World Bank | The World Bank’s latest "State and Trends of Carbon Pricing 2024" report reveals that global carbon pricing revenues soared to a record $104 billion in 2023. With 75 ca
Jun 28 2024
May 17, 2024 | Verra | Verra is launching a significant revision to the VM0042 Methodology for Improved Agricultural Land Management, leading to version 3.0. This update, critical for scaling regenera
Jun 28 2024
April 11, 2024 | World Economic Forum | A recent report from the World Economic Forum reveals that 15% of fish and seafood in the global food chain goes to waste, despite their critical role in nutrit
Jun 13 2024
March 18, 2024 | Foodnext.net | Tainan District Agricultural Research and Extension Station (Tainan DARES) introduces innovative alternate wet-dry (AWD) irrigation cultivation methods for rice paddies
May 31 2024
March 05, 2024 | Toucan | CHAR, the first liquid market for biochar credits, has been launched by Toucan, facilitating automated buying and selling of CO2 Removal Certificates (CORCs) issued by Puro.
May 17 2024
April 12, 2024 | Gold Standard | Gold Standard and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) have jointly launched the Rice Sustainability Hub, a resource center aimed at promoting sustainable
May 17 2024
February 29, 2024 | ESG News | The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has released two new reports to facilitate beyond value chain mitigation (BVCM) strategies, aiming to boost climate action in
Apr 30 2024
February 22, 2024 | European Environmental Agency | A briefing from the European Environment Agency (EEA) highlights the potential of recycling, repair, re-use, and reducing material consumption throu
Apr 30 2024
February 25, 2024 | Liberty Times Net | Taiwan has set ambitious targets to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040, a decade ahead of the national goal of 2050. The Ministry of Agriculture has outlined fo
Apr 30 2024
February 07, 2024 | Food Navigator Europe | Olam Food Ingredients (ofi) unveils its ambitious plan to reduce carbon emissions in coffee production by 30% before 2030, aligning with its broader sustain
Mar 29 2024
February 11, 2024 | UDN, Taiwan | Taiwan's Ministry of Agriculture has introduced a three-stage improvement technology aiming to reduce carbon emissions in rice production. Through techniques such
Mar 29 2024
February 06, 2024 | World Economic Forum | The World Economic Forum has proposed five crucial steps to enhance sustainable food production, emphasizing the necessity of increased financial support for
Mar 29 2024
February 13, 2024 | Carbon credits | Athian, in partnership with Elanco Animal Health, has launched a pioneering livestock carbon insetting marketplace, revolutionizing sustainability in agriculture.
Mar 29 2024
March 18, 2024 | Euromonitor International | Amid Global Recycling Awareness Week, Euromonitor International's packaging data reveals a staggering projection: the FMCG sector churned out four tril
Mar 29 2024
January 09, 2024 | CNA, Taiwan | Taiwan Sugar Corporation (TSC) announced its participation in the "Small Farmers Carbon Sequestration" project, initiated by the Green Consumers' Foundation and Ti
Feb 29 2024
January 04, 2024 | Farm Journal | Trimble launches Connected Climate Exchange, a carbon marketplace facilitating data aggregation and verification across the agriculture supply chain. The platform aim
Feb 29 2024
January 18, 2024 | World Economic Forum | As the world grapples with escalating food insecurity and the urgent need to mitigate climate change, innovative solutions are emerging. CO₂, often viewed as
Feb 29 2024
December 21, 2023 | IISD | Dubai, UAE: Food, Agriculture, and Water Day at COP 28 spotlighted the crucial role of sustainable agrifood systems in climate action. The inaugural meeting of the Food an
Feb 29 2024
November 20, 2023 | Arc2020 | As the European Commission's agenda shows little progress on the anticipated European Framework for Sustainable Food Systems ahead of the EU elections, activists and
Jan 30 2024
December 26, 2023 | Taiwan Carbon Solution Exchange | On December 22, Taiwan hosted the "Zero Carbon New Economy Forum" in collaboration with the Taiwan Stock Exchange and Taiwan Carbon Exchange, mark
Jan 30 2024
December 04, 2023 | Carbon credits | The latest "State of the Voluntary Carbon Markets 2023" report by Ecosystem Marketplace reveals a significant shift in the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM). Despite a
Jan 30 2024
December 09, 2023 | our island, Taiwan | Hanbao Livestock Farm in Changhua County, Taiwan, has implemented sustainable practices to reduce methane emissions and greenhouse gases. With over 40,000 pig
Jan 30 2024
December 12, 2023 | Eco-business | In India, a growing number of farmers are adopting climate-friendly agriculture practices to generate carbon credits, creating a new revenue stream. Firms like Grow
Dec 30 2023
November 01, 2023 | Carbon Credits | Startups in the carbon removal sector are experiencing a surge in investor interest, securing hundreds of millions in funding. These ventures offer diverse solutio
Dec 30 2023
October 17, 2023 | Earth.org | Climate change, propelled by factors like fossil fuels and deforestation, has far-reaching socioeconomic impacts. Beyond rising temperatures, changing precipitation patt
Dec 30 2023
November 08, 2023 | European Environmental Agency | The European Environment Agency (EEA) has issued a report highlighting the urgent need for prioritizing biomass use in the European Union (EU) due
Dec 30 2023
December 04, 2023 | Phys.Org | The 2023 Global Agricultural Productivity Report, "Every Farmer, Every Tool," emphasizes the critical role of sustainable agricultural productivity growth in meeting g
Nov 30 2023
October 03, 2023 | Royal Bank of Canada | The Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) collaborated with BCG's Centre for Canada’s Future and the Arrell Food Institute at the University of Guelph to explore Ca
Nov 30 2023
September 12, 2023 | Mongabay | The village of Drawa in Fiji has implemented a verified forest carbon project that involves selling carbon credits on the voluntary market through the Plan Vivo standa
Nov 30 2023
October 24, 2023 | European Environmental Agency | The European Climate Law outlines the EU's ambitious target to transition to a climate-neutral economy by 2050, with an interim goal of reducin
Nov 30 2023
August 26. 2023 | China Times, Taiwan | The article discusses the initiative led by the Kaohsiung City Government's Marine Bureau to promote smart aquaculture equipment deployment in collaboration
Oct 29 2023
August 24, 2023 | Environmental Information Center, Taiwan | Taiwan's newly established Climate Change Administration, Ministry of Environment, has unveiled its schedule for implementing carbon fe
Oct 29 2023
August 28, 2023 | Environnemental Information Center, Taiwan | In 2021, Taiwan experienced a 4.56% increase in net greenhouse gas emissions, with the manufacturing industry's increased energy con
Oct 29 2023
September 15, 2023 | Carbon Credits | Indigo Ag, a leader in sustainable agriculture, has secured over $250 million in funding to expand its sustainable agriculture initiatives and bolster farmers'
Oct 29 2023
August 16, 2023 | USDA |The Inflation Reduction Act, signed one year ago by President Biden, represents a significant investment in climate action and various aspects of the U.S. economy. The law aims
Oct 29 2023
September 11, 2023 | Rice Today (IRRI) |A review of the digital ecosystem in the rice value chain in Vietnam highlights the limited presence of digital tools focused on rice production. Although a sma
Oct 29 2023
August 4, 2023 | Phys.Org | Researchers from the University of Washington and Bangladesh's Ministry of Agriculture have collaborated to provide farmers with irrigation advisories using NASA data.
Oct 29 2023
August 9, 2023 | AFN Network+ | A collaborative project is addressing the challenge of greenhouse gas emissions from synthetic fertilizers in agriculture. At an AFN Network+ Crucible event, experts in
Oct 29 2023
September 11, 2023 | Earth.org | The article discusses the challenges of feeding a growing global population while mitigating the environmental impact of current industrial food production practices.
Oct 29 2023
September 12, 2023 | Earth.org | The global organic fertilizer industry is on the cusp of significant growth, with projected revenues of $27.48 billion and a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.3
Oct 29 2023
August 3, 2023 | Government of Ireland | SourceMinister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine with responsibility for research and innovation, Martin Heydon, has announced fu
Sep 15 2023
August 21, 2023 | Office of Agricultural Economics, Thailand | Source (in Thai) The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives in Thailand is set to unveil a new agricultural action plan to address clim
Sep 14 2023
July 31, 2023 | The Fish Site | Source A team of experts in academia, conservation, and technology has developed an AI-powered rapid assessment tool to identify and validate suitable sites for Climate
Sep 14 2023
August 18, 2023 | Carbon Credits | SourceCarbon offsets, particularly nature-based ones, are a crucial tool on the path to achieving net-zero emissions. They help neutralize emissions and combat clima
Sep 14 2023
July 12, 2023 | Teagasc, Ireland | Source Teagasc, the Agriculture and Food Development Authority –the national body providing integrated research, advisory and training services to the agriculture an
Aug 27 2023
June 27, 2023 | Earth.Org | Source The article highlights the importance of measuring and managing the five fundamental elements of nature: Water, soil, air, energy, and space, to ensure a sustainable
Aug 27 2023
July 24, 2023 | IRRI | Source Regenerative agriculture aims to enhance soil fertility, carbon content, and nutrient availability while integrating biodiversity into farming systems. To assess the impa
Aug 27 2023
July 26, 2023 | IRRI | Source Gold Standard has launched a new carbon credit methodology, developed with input from the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), aimed at reducing greenhouse gas e
Aug 27 2023
July 24, 2023 | FAO | Source The UN Food Systems Summit+2 Stocktaking Moment in Rome focused on climate action, with discussions on building climate-resilient agrifood systems and reducing their carbo
Aug 27 2023
July 26, 2023 | FAO | Source The UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment concluded after three days of high-level events, meetings, and dialogues with over 2,000 participants from 180 countries,
Aug 27 2023
August 9, 2023 | Yahoo News | Source (in Chinese)The 8th Taiwan Smart Agriculture Week 2023 is set to take place from August 31 to September 2 at the Nangang Exhibition Hall in Taipei. This event will
Aug 15 2023
June 5, 2023 | Carbon credits |The United Nations (UN) is drafting a document that will shape the future of the global carbon market and appears to favor nature-based solutions over technological carb
Jul 19 2023
May 24, 2023 | The Fish Site |The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has launched the Key Data Elements (KDE) project to enable digital traceability of ASC-certified shrimp products. The software c
Jul 19 2023
March 04, 2023 | Credere Media, Taiwan | In Taiwan's push towards achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, small-scale farmers are spearheading innovative solutions. Over 300 farmers across 270 hecta
Apr 30 2023
Policy
Australian Government | Source | Download | Soil is fundamental for food production, environmental health, biodiversity, and climate resilience. Australia's National Soil Strategy 2021-2041, launc
Sep 20 2024
UN Economic Commission for Europe | Source | Download | The UNECE/OECD Guidelines for Measuring Circular Economy provide a comprehensive framework for defining and tracking circular economy (CE) pro
Sep 20 2024
European Environment Agency | Source | Circular economy and waste management practices significantly reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by decreasing the need for new primary materials and improvi
Sep 20 2024
Environmental Defense Fund | Source | Download | Agriculture impacts climate change through greenhouse gas emissions and land use changes but also holds potential for mitigation through soil organic c
Aug 27 2024
UK Welsh Government | Source | Outline Proposals | Summary of Responses | With the UK's exit from the EU ending the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), the Welsh Government has sought to redefine i
Aug 27 2024
India Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare | Source | Download | India's agriculture sector is a cornerstone of the economy, employing 54.6% of the workforce and contributing 18.6% of the
Aug 27 2024
European Commission | Source | Download | Introduction: The European Commission’s Farm to Fork strategy, launched in 2020, marks a pivotal step towards sustainable governance of the EU’s food systems.
Aug 06 2024
United Nations | Source | Download | Introduction: The world’s energy and food systems need transformation to meet growing demand, become inclusive, secure, sustainable, and align with the 2030 Agenda
Jul 26 2024
European Commission| Source | Download | Nitrogen and phosphorus (NP) pollution poses significant environmental and health challenges across the EU, impacting water quality, soil health, and biodivers
Jul 15 2024
CGIAR | Source | Download | The current state of global food systems is inadequate, marked by failures in production, nutrition, equity, and environmental sustainability. Climate change exacerbates t
Jun 28 2024
UK Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs| Source | The Food Data Transparency Partnership (FDTP) is a collaborative initiative involving the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC), th
Jun 13 2024
European Commission| Source | Download | The Farm to Fork Strategy, a core component of the European Green Deal, aims at transforming food systems into equitable, healthy, and eco-friendly models. It
Jun 13 2024
International Union for Conservation of Nature | Source | Download | The planetary crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, and resource depletion threaten global stability. However, society has
May 31 2024
Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development | Source | Download | The Paris Agreement emphasizes limiting global warming to below 2°C, highlighting the role of forest carbon sequestration in
May 31 2024
Japan Government | Source | Download | The J-Credit Scheme is designed to incentivize and facilitate GHG emission reductions and removals in Japan. It aims to promote corporate social responsibility (
May 17 2024
European Commission | Source | Download | The EU Carbon Removal Certification Framework (CRCF) is a crucial step in amplifying carbon removal efforts and combatting greenwashing. By providing a transp
May 17 2024
Japan Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries| Source | Download |Introduction: Sustainable management in the food industry is crucial for maintaining environmental integrity and social equity
Mar 29 2024
Food and Drink Federation| Source | Download | Introduction: The UK food and drink industry plays a pivotal role in global efforts to combat climate change, contributing significantly to greenhouse ga
Mar 29 2024
OECD| Source | Download | Introduction: Climate change poses significant challenges to global agricultural systems, exacerbating existing crises in agricultural markets. Reforms are urgently needed to
Mar 29 2024
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs| Source | Download |Over the span of 2021 to 2027, the UK will progressively phase out untargeted agricultural subsidies or Direct Payments, reallocati
Feb 29 2024
Singapore Government| Source | Download |The Singapore Green Plan 2030, initiated in February 2021, aims to mobilize a comprehensive national effort toward sustainable development, addressing climate
Feb 29 2024
Government of Canada| Source | Download | The Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy aligns with Canada's 2022-2026 Federal Sustainable Development Strategy, integrating UN Sustainable Deve
Feb 29 2024
iPES FOOD| Source | Download |The urgency of addressing the climate crisis demands a transformative approach to food systems, a critical yet often overlooked aspect of climate action. While national g
Jan 30 2024
United Nations Climate Champions| Source | Download |The Sharm El Sheikh Action Agenda (SAA) has emerged as a critical strategy to address the impacts of climate change across various sectors. One o
Jan 30 2024
USDA| Source | Download |USDA responds to the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 by defining the role of agriculture and forestry in U.S. carbon markets. This analysis identifies key barriers and
Jan 30 2024
UK Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs| Source | Download |Introduction: Embarking on a groundbreaking shift from the EU's Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), England is undergoing a hi
Dec 30 2023
UK Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs| Source | Download |Introduction: The Environmental Improvement Plan 2023 (EIP23) charts a comprehensive course to reverse centuries of environmenta
Dec 30 2023
USDA| Source | Download |Introduction: The USDA's commitment to advancing agricultural sectors and bolstering the U.S. economy through scientific research is underscored by the profound impact of
Dec 30 2023
Ministry of Climate and Environment, Norway| Source | Download Norway endorsed climate action plan on January 8, 2021 as part of its commitment towards fulfilling Paris Agreement climate targets and
Nov 30 2023
The Danish Energy Agency| Source | Download In June 2019, a new Danish Government formed a one-party minority Government led by the Social Democrats, in collaboration with the Red-Green Alliance, the
Nov 30 2023
Government of Netheralands| Source | Download Scientists issue a dire warning, stating that we are one minute to midnight in the race to fulfill the Paris Agreement and UN Sustainable Development Goal
Nov 30 2023
The Role of Carbon Pricing in Transforming Pathways to Reach Net Zero Emissions (OECD Working Paper)
OECD| Source | Download Introduction: To achieve the ambitious goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C as outlined in the Paris Agreement, transformative changes in greenhouse gas (GHG) emission path
Nov 30 2023
Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs (MAFRA), Korea | Source | The Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs (MAFRA) in Korea has laid out a comprehensive roadmap for achieving car
Oct 29 2023
Ministry of Environment and Forestry, Indonesia | Source | Download | FOLU NET SINK Indonesia's Climate Actions Towards 2030 is a comprehensive and strategic initiative undertaken by the Republic
Oct 29 2023
MAFF | Source | Download: Full Text and Brief | The "Plan for Global Warming Countermeasures of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries" is a strategic initiative crafted by Japan's M
Oct 29 2023
MAFF and JIRCAS | Source | Download | A multitude of global challenges loom over the agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and food sectors, most notably the pressing issues of climate change and the esca
Oct 29 2023
Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council, Thailand | Source | Download The 13th National Economic and Social Development Plan (2023-2027) serves as a pivotal level 2 strategy, es
Sep 20 2023
Office of Agricultural Economics, Thailand | Source (Thai) | Download (Thai) The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives in Thailand is acutely aware of the imperative to address food security challe
Sep 20 2023
Government of UK | Source | DownloadThe Environmental Improvement Plan 2023 marks a pivotal milestone in the UK's ongoing commitment to environmental conservation and sustainability. Rooted in the
Sep 20 2023
Vietname Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment | Source | Download Vietnam's National Strategy for Climate Change until 2050 is a far-reaching policy document that spans from 2022 to 2050,
Sep 20 2023
Malaysian Ministry of Agricultural and Food Inudstries |Source | Download The National Agrofood Policy 2021-2030 (NAP 2.0) represents a comprehensive and holistic approach to transform Malaysia's
Sep 20 2023
Ministry for the Environment, New Zealand | Source | Download (Full) | Download (Agri Chapter) In Aotearoa New Zealand, the initial emissions reduction plan encompasses a range of strategies, policies
Aug 27 2023
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Ireland | Source | Download (Full) | Download (Summary) |Food Vision 2030 is an ambitious strategy that envisions Ireland as a global leader in sustain
Aug 27 2023
USDA | Source | Download (Strategy) | Download (Factsheet) The Federal Strategy to Advance Greenhouse Gas Measurement and Monitoring for the Agriculture and Forest Sectors is a pivotal initiative an
Aug 27 2023
FAO | Source | Download (Strategy) | Download (Action) The FAO Action Plan 2022–2025 is a strategic initiative aimed at realizing the objectives set forth in the FAO Strategy on Climate Change. This c
Aug 27 2023
Queensland Government| Source | Download |Introduction: The Queensland Low Emissions Agriculture Roadmap 2022–2032 (the roadmap) outlines a strategic framework for achieving a low emissions agricultur
Jul 19 2023
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Factsheet | Program The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) is a new five-year agreement between the federal, provincial, and territorial
Jun 30 2023
USDA| Source |Introduction: The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is committed to supporting farmers, ranchers, and private forest landowners in adopting climate-smart practices through i
Jun 30 2023
USDA| Download |Introduction: The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) plays a pivotal role in shaping agricultural policies that affect millions of Americans. In line with its mission to pr
Jun 30 2023
Government of Canada | June 2, 2022 | Source | Download Canada's 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan outlines actions to combat climate change and build a resilient economy. With rising temperatures, r
Jun 30 2023
European Commission | Source | Download | Introduction: Soil, often overlooked, is a fundamental resource crucial for food production, biodiversity, and climate regulation. Despite its importance, Eu
May 30 2023
UK Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs| Source | Download |Introduction: The UK government's Net Zero Growth Plan outlines a comprehensive strategy to achieve net-zero emissions by 2
Apr 30 2023
UK Government| Source | Download |Introduction: Achieving net zero emissions requires a holistic approach that not only addresses carbon reduction but also maximizes co-benefits for climate and natur
Apr 30 2023
Open Data
Montenegro The Chamber of Economy| Source | The Chamber of Economy of Montenegro is a key business association representing and supporting businesses in Montenegro. The Chamber of Economy of Montenegr
Sep 21 2024
Bio-based Industries Consortium| Source | Data | The Tech4Biowaste project aims to support the circular economy in Europe by creating a comprehensive database of biowaste valorization technologies. Bi
Sep 20 2024
Knowledge Network for Biocomplexity | Source | Data | The Knowledge Network for Biocomplexity (KNB) is an international repository launched in 1998 to support ecological and environmental research. O
Aug 27 2024
Food and Agricultural Organiztion of the United Nations| Source | Data | Guide | The Global Soil Organic Carbon Sequestration Potential Map (GSOCseq) is a pioneering tool designed to estimate the pote
Aug 27 2024
European Commission| Source | Data | The Agri-food Data Portal provides an interactive tool which shows the developmemt of 20 key indictors for the three dimentions of sustainability in agriculture a
Aug 06 2024
Scientific Data| Source | Data | Scientific Data is a peer-reviewed open-access journal for descriptions of datasets and research that advances the sharing and reuse of research data. Our primary cont
Aug 06 2024
United Nations Environmental Program| Source | Data | Guide | The Global Food Cold Chain Council (GFCCC) and UNEP OzonAction have launched the Cold Chain Database and Modelling initiative to help deve
Jul 26 2024
Scientific Data| Source | Data | Research team from Kansas State University work with scientists from Cambodia, Vietnam, and Laos in compiling a comprehensive dataset on Soil Organic Carbon (SOC) fr
Jun 28 2024
United Nations| Source | Data | Guide | The mission of the UN Food Systems Hub is to facilitate SDG-focused food systems transformations worldwide, aligning with the 2030 Agenda. It offers tailored su
Jun 13 2024
Global Mangrove Alliance| Source | Data | The Global Mangrove Alliance unites NGOs, governments, scientists, and communities to protect and restore mangrove ecosystems. Formed in 2018, the alliance a
May 31 2024
ForestGEO Ecosystems & Climate Lab| Source | Data | Published research | The ForestGEO Ecosystems & Climate Lab operates within the Forest Global Earth Observatory (ForestGEO), a worldwide network of
May 31 2024
The Nature Conservancy| Source | Data | Naturebase is a web platform focusing on natural climate solutions (NCS), which involve protecting, managing, and restoring nature to reduce greenhouse gas emis
May 31 2024
Gold Standard | Source | Methodology development | Carbon Registry | The Gold Standard for the Global Goals is an innovative standard aimed at maximizing positive impact while minimizing risks, parti
May 17 2024
Nori | Source | Methodologies | Carbon registry | Nori, founded in 2017, aims to combat climate change by scaling up carbon removal efforts. They've developed a comprehensive platform that simplif
May 17 2024
Food and Agricultural Organiztion of the United Nations| Source | Data | Guide |The FAPDA policy database is a comprehensive global resource containing over 18,000 national policy decisions and 3,000
Apr 30 2024
University of Chicaco| Source | Data | The Voluntary Registry Offsets Database, developed by the Berkeley Carbon Trading Project, consolidates carbon offset projects, credits, and retirements from ma
Mar 29 2024
United Nations| Source | Data | The System of Environmental-Economic Accounting (SEEA) is a comprehensive framework merging economic and environmental data to offer insight into the interconnectedne
Mar 29 2024
Food and Agricultural Organiztion of the United Nations| Source | Data | Analytical Brief | Agrifood systems play a significant role in global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, contributing to one-third
Mar 29 2024
Energy & Climate Intelligence Unit| Source | Data | The Net Zero Tracker is a collaboration among four esteemed organizations—The Energy & Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU), the Data-Driven EnviroLab
Mar 29 2024
European Commission| Source | Data | Guide |The global food system encompasses various economic sectors and significantly contributes to anthropogenic greenhouse gas (GHG) and air pollutant emissions.
Feb 29 2024
UK Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs| Source | Guide |The Farm Carbon Toolkit, established by farmers for farmers, aims to enhance understanding and action on greenhouse gas emissions i
Feb 29 2024
UK Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs| Source | Data | Guide |The MacKay Carbon Calculator is a tool designed to help users understand and predict future energy consumption and greenhous
Feb 29 2024
Food and Agricultural Organiztion of the United Nations| Source | Data | Guide |The Climate Risk Toolbox (CRTB) is a freely accessible resource hosted on the Hand-in-Hand geospatial platform, develope
Jan 30 2024
COP28 UAE| Source | Data | The COP28 Food Systems and Agriculture Agenda, established in 2023 by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Presidency, emphasizes the critical role of transforming food and agricu
Jan 30 2024
NDC Partnership| Source | Climate Toolbox | Good Practice Database | Guide |The NDC Partnership unites over 200 members, including 120+ countries and 80+ institutions, to address climate change and ac
Jan 30 2024
UNDP| Source | Data | The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the State Government of Telangana, India have introduced Data in Climate Resilient Agriculture (DiCRA) to the Digital Public G
Dec 30 2023
Food and Agricultural Organiztion of the United Nations| Source | The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA)
Dec 30 2023
University of Britsh Columbia| Source | EarthStat, a collaboration between the Global Landscapes Initiative at the University of Minnesota and the Land Use and Global Environment lab at the University
Dec 30 2023
Scientific Data| Source | Data | Scientific Data is a peer-reviewed open-access journal for descriptions of datasets and research that advances the sharing and reuse of research data. Our primary con
Nov 30 2023
European Space Agency | Source | Dataset | The dataset at hand presents a collection of estimates pertaining to forest above-ground biomass (AGB) spanning the years 2010, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020.
Oct 29 2023
Baltic Sea Action Group | Source | Dataset | The Carbon Action Agricultural Soil Carbon Sequestration Platform, hailing from Finland, serves as a vibrant community dedicated to gathering and dissemina
Oct 29 2023
The European Soil Data Center | Source | Data hub | The European Soil Data Centre (ESDAC) is a comprehensive repository of soil-related information and datasets, offering a wealth of resources primari
Oct 29 2023
FAO | Source | Data hub | The FAO Soils portal serves as an invaluable source of information and knowledge encompassing the various components and facets of soils. It underscores the significance and
Oct 29 2023
ISRIC | Source | Data | ISRIC – World Soil Information is an independent foundation with a mission to serve the international community as a custodian of global soil information. It supports soil data
Oct 29 2023
FAO | Source Tools for greenhouse gas assessmentsA series of tools and databases to support countries in assessing GHG emissions and removals from the agriculture, forestry, and other land use (AFOLU)
Aug 27 2023
FAO | Source FAOLEX is a database of national legislation, policies and bilateral agreements on food, agriculture and natural resources management. It is constantly being updated, with an average of 8
Aug 27 2023
CGIAR | Source | Database GARDIAN, as a flagship data harvester for CGIAR, plays a pivotal role in facilitating the discovery of publications and datasets spanning across more than thirty institutiona
Aug 27 2023
Solagro | Source | Login The "Carbon Calculator" is a user-friendly and comprehensive software tool developed as part of a project aimed at assessing and promoting carbon-neutral or low-emission farmi
Aug 27 2023
USDA The COMET-Planner Global Assessment Tool is an innovative platform that assesses Climate Smart Conservation Practices. It has been developed based on a decade of experience in the United States a
Jun 30 2023
Event
January 21-24, 2025 | In-person | Bengaluru, India | Source | This international conference, organized by the Digital Soil Mapping Working Group (DSMWG) and the GlobalSoilMap Working Group (GSM WG) of
Sep 21 2024
December 9-11, 2024 | Hybrid | Bangkok, Thailand | Source | The International Soil and Water Forum 2024, co-organized by the FAO and the Royal Thai Government, will be a pivotal event in advancing glo
Sep 21 2024
December 6-8, 2024 | In-person | Singapore | Source | The 4th ICEITSA conference will focus on electronic information technology and its applications in smart agriculture. This event aims to foster di
Sep 21 2024
January 23, 2025 | In-person | Frankfort, US | Source | The 14th annual conference organized by OAK (Organic Association of Kentucky) will take place in 2025 at Kentucky State University's Harold
Aug 23 2024
October 28-30, 2024 | In-person | Reims, France | Source | This conference will address the critical role of soil amendments in enhancing the sustainability of dryland ecosystems, which cover 41% of t
Aug 23 2024
September 5, 2024 | Hybrid | Flores, Indonesia | Source | The International Conference on Agriculture, Food, Forestry, and Agribusiness (ICAFFA2024), hosted by Universitas Nusa Cendana in Labuan Bajo,
Aug 23 2024
January 17-19, 2025 | In-person | Osaka, Japan | Source | The 12th International Conference on Asia Agriculture and Animal (ICAAA 2025) , since its inception in Hong Kong, gathers scholars, researcher
Jul 09 2024
October 21-23, 2024 | In-person | Berlin, Germany | Source | German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture has announced the 2024 Environmental Sustainability Summit. This year's theme is "Innov
Jul 09 2024
October 14-18, 2024 | In-person | Rome, Italy | Source | The World Food Forum (WFF), launched in 2021 and hosted by the FAO, is the premier global platform dedicated to transforming agrifood systems f
Jul 09 2024
November 18-22, 2024 | In-person | Wageningen, the Netherlands | Source | The Ecosystem Services Partnership (ESP) is a global network connecting over 3000 ecosystem services scientists, policymakers,
Jun 14 2024
September 14-20, 2024 | In-person | Normandy, France | Source | This immersive course focuses on the role of soil carbon in climate change mitigation, adaptation, and farm sustainability. Participants
Jun 14 2024
October 9-11, 2024 | In-person | Tokyo, Japan | Source | In the forthcoming decades, the global food system will confront formidable challenges in nourishing its expanding population. Factors such as
May 09 2024
September 23-24, 2024 | In-person | Bangkok, Thailand | Source | Under the theme "Integrated Agricultural Management: Sustainable Eco-Friendly Practices," AGRICO 2024 aims to foster knowledge exchange
May 09 2024
September 30 – October 3, 2024| Hybrid | Washington DC, USA | Source | The primary focus of the 2024 London Group (LG) meeting is to support the update of the System of Environmental Accounting Centra
Apr 09 2024
About the Project
The imperative transformation of agricultural and food systems towards intelligence and low carbon emissions is essential for realizing the dual Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of ensuring food security and mitigating the impacts of climate change. The Smart and Net-Zero Project, meticulously crafted within a 4-year framework spanning from 2023 to 2026, has been strategically devised to fortify international collaboration within the Asian Pacific region. Our mission is to promote sustainable agri-food systems that prioritize health, safety, and the attainment of net-zero carbon emissions, achieved through effective knowledge management, extensive information sharing, and the development of international networks.
Key Thematic Topics:
Our project centers around key thematic areas, each playing a crucial role in realizing our vision:
- Reducing GHG Emissions: Methods that curb greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural production and food systems.
- Increasing Carbon Sink: Methods that enhance carbon sequestration in agricultural soils (yellow carbon), forest/ grassland/ wetland (green carbon) and coastal ecosystem (blue carbon) and thus aiding in the fight against climate change.
- Leveraging ICT for Sustainable Agrifood Systems: The integration of information and communication technology to promote sustainability within agriculture and food systems.
- GHG Emission Measurements, Carbon Pricing, and Offset Mechanisms: The development of tools and mechanisms for emissions measurement, carbon pricing implementation, and the establishment of offset mechanisms within sustainable agrifood systems.
- Incentive-based approach for GHG emission reduction: Strategies and policies to incentivize emission reductions within sustainable agrifood systems.
Our Activities:
- Establishing an Information Platform: Creating an information hub dedicated to collecting and disseminating the latest developments related to our thematic areas. This platform serves as a valuable resource for all stakeholders.
- Forming an International Consortium: Bringing together experts and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds to facilitate knowledge sharing, exchange experiences, and explore collaborative opportunities.
- Organizing International Workshops: Convene international workshops in (conferences, forum, round table and field trip) in Asia-Pacific countries, providing a platform for in-depth discussions on emerging issues and fostering innovative solutions.
Funding and Implementation:
The Ministry of Agriculture in Taiwan (ROC) is our funding partner. Implementation of this vital initiative is overseen by the Food and Fertilizer Technology Center for the Asian and Pacific Region (FFTC). Additionally, we are honored to engage experts from governments, private sectors, research institutes, and universities, ensuring a rich tapestry of knowledge and expertise.
Join us on this transformative journey towards a smarter, low-carbon future for agriculture and food systems. Together, we can make a substantial impact on food security and climate change mitigation, paving the way for a more sustainable world.
(2023.09.25)
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