At the AgriFood Forum 2024 in Lithuania, the question of how carbon can become a strategic asset in transforming the agrifood sector was discussed during the inspiring panel discussion, “Carbon as Currency: Redefining AgriFood for a Sustainable Tomorrow.”
The forum brought together key stakeholders from policy, entrepreneurship, and sustainability to explore the transformative potential of carbon management in fostering a greener and more sustainable future for agriculture. The conversation highlighted the crucial role of carbon farming in reshaping agricultural practices, enhancing sustainability, and benefiting the planet.
Among the panelists was Grigoris Chatzikostas, Partner at reframe.food and Coordinator of the Carbonica EU Project, a groundbreaking carbon initiative for climate-resilient agriculture. Grigoris shared his valuable insights on how carbon farming can drive positive environmental change while benefiting farmers and the agrifood sector at large.
The panel emphasized that carbon management could be a game-changer for the agrifood sector, not only supporting the global green transition but also providing economic growth opportunities. Key topics discussed included:
Exploring the intersection of legislation, auditing, and reward mechanisms to ensure that carbon management is both effective and incentivized.
The importance of establishing systems that enable sustainability exchanges and track carbon offset initiatives at the national and international levels.
How digital solutions can drive the practical implementation of carbon management strategies, enabling better monitoring, data collection, and reporting for sustainability.
The Panel Speakers
🔥 Firestarter: Grigoris Chatzikostas, Partner at reframe.food
🎙️ Konstantin Haralampiev, Co-founder of Agrovar CC
🎙️ Remigijus Lapinskas, Director of the Green Policy Institute
🎙️ Eimantas Pranauskas, President of the Lithuanian Agricultural Companies Association
Moderator: Živilė Kropaitė-Basiulė
The AgriFood Forum 2024 took place at a pivotal moment for the global agrifood sector, which is facing unprecedented challenges, such as climate change, food insecurity, geopolitical instability, and rising production costs. The conversation around carbon management is part of a larger effort to help the sector overcome these challenges while contributing to a more sustainable, resilient, and economically viable future. Carbon can be a resource that redefines the way we approach farming, food production, and sustainability. The insights shared at the forum are part of a broader movement that aims to leverage carbon farming and carbon credits as tools for sustainable agricultural practices that benefit both the environment and the economy.
By continuing to innovate and implement forward-thinking policies, tools, and strategies, the agrifood sector can make meaningful strides toward achieving a greener and more sustainable future for all.