Investing in carbon neutrality: Utopia or the new green wave?

Santos, N., Monzini Taccone di Sitizano, J., Pedersen, E., Borgomeo, E.

Investing in carbon neutrality: Utopia or the new green wave?

Challenges and opportunities for agrifood systems

Year of publication 2022

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 300 p.

Author Santos, N., Monzini Taccone di Sitizano, J., Pedersen, E., Borgomeo, E.

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Book (stand-alone)

ISBN 978-92-5-136173-3

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Synopsis (short abstract) The world’s agrifood systems are on the frontlines of climate change, both as a cause and a victim. The agrifood sector is increasingly being targeted and curbing emissions is becoming a key global investment and policy theme. 'Investing in carbon neutrality: utopia or the new green wave?' presents a comprehensive assessment of the key challenges and opportunities of carbon neutrality, and scopes out the road ahead for agrifood systems. It provides strategic insights on the actions needed to move the carbon neutrality agenda forward in terms of investment opportunities and public policy priorities, with important recommendations for development partners. This publication is part of the Directions in Investment series under the FAO Investment Centre's Knowledge for Investment (K4I) programme.

Last updated 21/06/2022

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Santos, N., Monzini Taccone di Sitizano, J., Pedersen, E. and Borgomeo, E. 2022. Investing in carbon neutrality – Utopia or the new green wave? Challenges and opportunities for agrifood systems. Rome, FAO.

https://doi.org/10.4060/cc0011en

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