Augusto Castro-Nunez oversees the low-emissions food system research theme of the Alliance of Bioversity-CIAT. He leads the Mitigate+ work package on scaling CGIAR innovations with high potential for low-emission development. He is a pioneer in developing approaches for delivering climate change mitigation and peace building.
Looking to Brazil as a case study for both positive and negative governance offers an opportunity, as global leaders gather in Sharm el-Sheikh for COP 27, to see how low-emission development is possible within the right enabling environment.
Experts propose a broader approach to zero deforestation and low-carbon development, by promoting sustainable agricultural practices, improving land use policies, and developing a sustainable food system.
Climate expert Augusto Castro explains the relationship between promoting peace, conserving forests, and achieving sustainable food production. From Colombia to the DRC, seemingly intractable problems can, in fact, be solved together and help fight global warming.
