National Statement on Climate Change and Agriculture

Statement – Australian Government, retrieved 14 July 2023

National Statement on Climate Change and Agriculture

The National statement on climate change and agriculture is an Australian first.

The statement presents a unified vision on climate change and agriculture. It heralds a shared commitment by agriculture ministers to work in partnership with the sector and ensures Australia continues to lead the world in climate-smart practices by:

• Sustainably increasing agricultural productivity and driving future profitability
• Improving adaptation and resilience to a changing climate
• Implementing pathways that will support low-emissions agriculture.

The national statement draws on existing analysis and research and provides a ‘point-in-time’ assessment on why climate change and agriculture matters. It acknowledges and showcases the work of industry already underway and demonstrates strong national leadership.

A climate-smart, sustainable sector will help make farming more productive and profitable, better protect our environment, increase access to international markets and strengthen our farming communities.

Read the full statement here: https://apo.org.au/sites/default/files/resource-files/2023-07/apo-nid323528.pdf.

GEORGE MONBIOT: Fantasy Farming.