Monday briefing – Incentivising change for farmers with the US COVER Act

This week: Arohi Sharma, deputy director for regenerative agriculture at Natural Resources Defense Council, spoke with Innovation Forum’s Ian Welsh on the need for policy reforms to address the root causes of agriculture’s impact on climate change. Talking at the recent Innovation Forum in Minneapolis, they highlighted the COVER Act, which incentivises farmers to plant cover crops by reducing insurance premiums, and California’s efforts to incorporate resilience and a holistic approach into its food system.

Plus, hear the latest updates on upcoming events: Sustainable Commodities and Land Use in Amsterdam (23-24 October), Sustainable Packaging in Philadelphia (29-30 October), and Scope 3 Innovation in Washington DC (3-4 December).

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