We looked at the latest on ag emissions from EPA's inventory report. The volatility of ag markets, including a multi-year drought and a spike in fertilizer prices, continue to effect GHG emissions - iatp.org/us-ag-emission…

This piece lays out what #congress should do in the new #farm bill re EQIP to start promoting 'climate-smart' ag. But unfortunately, it also spells out what Congress almost certainly won't do. Thanks to Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP) and Alan Guebert 4 clarity. farmersadvance.com/story/life/202… via Adam

#USMCA has a broad exception that protects measures necessary to fulfill Indigenous Peoples' legal rights. The current U.S.-Mexico trade dispute is a first opportunity to interpret this provision. Read our take! iatp.org/us-must-respec…

The EPA's annual #GHG Inventory out today finds that agricultural GHG emissions fell in 2022, even as overall U.S. emissions rose. Is this emissions dip a blip or a positive trend? IATP analyzed the inventory ⬇️
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Canadian groups support #Mexican ban on #GMO corn imports for tortillas, criticize Canadian government's support for US in trade dispute. National Newswatch Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP) Víctor Suárez Conahcyt México Cdn Biotech Action Margaret Spiegelman Dr. Vandana Shiva Cassandra Garrison
nationalnewswatch.com/2024/04/11/can…

'The #CRCF makes a dangerous step towards allowing polluters in the agriculture sector to hide their emissions behind temporary carbon storage in soils & focus narrowly on technical efficiency gains to reduce emissions.' — IATP Europe

'Corn holds tremendous cultural, symbolic, & spiritual value for Mexico’s Indigenous peoples. Preserving the integrity & diversity of native corn species is essential to protecting Indigenous rights & cultural heritage.' foodtank.com/news/2024/04/t… Alianza Nacional de Campesinas Rural Coalition

IATP echoes the voices of 26 Congress members, urging agencies to finalize rules that require government contractors & suppliers to disclose #CarbonEmissions & #ClimateRisk . We support the Federal Supplier Climate Risks & Resilience Rule and Sustainable Products Procurement Rule!

'People-centered trade must include the rights of Indigenous people to healthy foods that honor their traditions.' Key test of #GMO corn provisions in #Mexico . Víctor Suárez Conahcyt México Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP) Semillas de Vida 🌽 Margaret Spiegelman Cassandra Garrison foodtank.com/news/2024/04/t… via FoodTank

The USMCA allows for greater civil society engagement in trade disputes that previous trade deals. This is an impressive collection of civil society submissions regarding the U.S. challenge of Mexico's right to limit GM corn.

USMCA corn case submissions iatp.org/usmca-corn-cas…