Agriculture in Action: One Health, Community Knowledge & Regenerative Value Chains (Nov 24–30)

Why this week matters

When farms are healthy, people and nature are too. This week across our Global Impact Network, members connected the dots between zoonotic risk, field-ready IPM, regional R&D planning, and nature-positive value chains—from West Africa’s dry cereals to regenerative fashion in the Himalayas. It’s a snapshot of how collective action turns complexity into credible outcomes.

One Health meets on-farm action

CABI placed agrifood systems at the heart of One Health—linking zoonotic emergence to how we grow, trade, and eat—and doubled down on practical solutions like Integrated Pest Management and pest alerts (from root-knot nematodes to tomato leafminer). It also surfaced capability tools to help practitioners deliver impact, from professional skills frameworks to farmer learning hubs.

Fundación Global Nature warned about indiscriminate ivermectin use harming soil insect biodiversity—reminding us that “health” starts beneath our feet.

Regional collaboration to scale what works

CORAF wrapped up its Regional Planning Meeting for the Dry Cereals Regional Center of Excellence (Nov 25–27), aligning 2025–2026 activities with centers of specialization, NARS, and partners—while celebrating GIRAV’s poultry success in The Gambia and closing the chapter on a vibrant #MITA2025.

Community knowledge powers conservation & climate literacy

In Colombia, Fundación Natura Colombia advanced OMEC learning, gathered nationwide inputs for the Fourth National Communication on Climate Change, and hosted community workshops in the Zapatosa wetland—elevating local names, uses, and observed changes of key species. Climate action that listens first, acts second.

Regenerative fibers & ethical cotton

The Circular Bioeconomy Alliance launched its CBA Living Lab 2.0 page for Himalayan Regenerative Fashion, while CottonConnect spotlighted the Responsible Business for Gins Code of Conduct and traceability through TraceBale—tying field practices to brand-level credibility.

Seeds, soils, and stewardship in Europe

Romania’s Fundatia Adept progressed LIFE DiverSEED experimental phases and began planning “Angofa, Nature and Community,” bringing schools and volunteers into wetland/grassland restoration—practical steps that anchor biodiversity in daily life.

So what? Alignment with SAN’s mission

This tapestry of One Health, regional R&D, community knowledge, and regenerative value chains mirrors SAN’s promise: make sustainability simple, scalable, and real—delivering verified outcomes across climate, nature, and people through radical collaboration.

Our brand commits to clarity over jargon and proof over promises; this week’s member actions show exactly that—credible steps that corporates, donors, and communities can trust.

The bottom line

From pest risk to pashmina, from dry cereals to wetlands, SAN’s Global Impact Network is moving beyond traceability to regeneration—linking local ingenuity with investor-grade outcomes that businesses can report on and people can feel. One network. Global impact.