Strong support for the language on Regenerative Agriculture on the list of priorities for Adoption of sustainable agricultural practices that respect biodiversity. UN agencies, governments and institutions can use sustainable procurement practices to promote regenerative agriculture. Health Care Without Harm's food purchasing criteria has been used by many health systems in the U.S.A in support of plant -forward food. https://practicegreenhealth.org/topics/food/food-purchasing-criteria.
- Regenerative agriculture is a system of agricultural practices and principles that support biodiversity, enrich soils, improve watersheds, and increase the capacity of the soil to capture carbon, contributing to the reversal of global warming.
- Regenerative agriculture can help ensure a climate-resilient and food-secure future.
- There is a ripe opportunity through sustainable procurement to lend and amplify voices and purchasing power to support the growth of regenerative agriculture systems, creating a food system that has profound benefits for both human and environmental health.
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Ms. Susan Wilburn