Third Clean Production Agreement in the Olive Oil Industry: Boosting climate adaptation and regenerative agriculture in Chile

Published Oct 14, 2024

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The Sustainability and Climate Change Agency (ASCC) and the Association of Olive Oil Producers (ChileOliva) have signed a new Clean Production Agreement (APL) to combat climate change and promote sustainable practices in the olive oil industry. The agreement aims to address challenges such as water scarcity, frost, forest fires, and changes in weather patterns through the adoption of regenerative agriculture and the efficient use of natural resources. It also focuses on measuring and reducing carbon footprints, strengthening biodiversity, and reinforcing the efficient management of energy and water. The public-private collaboration will provide training and workshops to improve climate change adaptation, carbon neutrality, and regenerative agriculture practices among workers, with the ultimate goal of carbon neutrality and improving sustainability management in the industry.

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The Sustainability and Climate Change Agency (ASCC) and the Association of Olive Oil Producers (ChileOliva) sealed a new milestone by signing the third Clean Production Agreement (APL) of the olive oil industry, reaffirming their strong commitment to the fight against climate change. This new APL continues the legacy of previous agreements and represents a significant advance in the response to critical challenges such as water scarcity, frost, forest fires and changes in weather patterns that threaten the productivity of the sector. To address these challenges, the third APL focuses on the adoption of regenerative agriculture practices and promoting the sustainable development of the olive oil industry. This includes adaptation to climate change through the efficient and sustainable use of natural resources and circular management of waste and inputs. This agreement is aligned with the Ministry of Agriculture's 2020-2030 Agri-Food Sustainability Strategy, integrating key ...

Source: Portaldelcampo