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Agrochemicals: an overlooked climate threat

Philanthropy has a timely opportunity to elevate agrochemical reform as an effective measure that delivers benefits for farmers, communities, and the climate. Agrochemicals are often overlooked in conversations about climate and food systems, even though they are a significant contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions. Nonetheless, efforts to reduce dependence on agrochemical fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides present a major opportunity to improve climate and human health. From  India  to East Africa, the adoption of agroecological practices is already demonstrating that healthy agricultural yields are possible without toxic, fossil-based inputs. With COP30 and other major climate convenings on the horizon, philanthropy has a timely opportunity to elevate agrochemical reform as an effective measure that delivers benefits for farmers, communities, and the climate.  The impact of agrochemicals on climate, people, and ecosystems Globally, fertilizers are responsib...

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November with Agriculture in Africa Media

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