Common Ground on Regenerative Agriculture for a Sustainable Future: Screening & Farmers Dialogue

CGIAR October 28, 2024

This side event features the screening of “”Common Ground”” the compelling sequel to the acclaimed documentary “”Kiss the Ground”” which inspired a $20 billion commitment from the USDA toward soil health. This 90-minute session includes a 45-minute film screening followed by a dynamic panel discussion.

“”Common Ground”” blends investigative journalism with deeply personal stories from farmers who are championing regenerative agriculture as a solution to systemic injustices in the American farming system. The film presents a hopeful movement of diverse farmers – white, black, and indigenous – who are pioneering agricultural practices that can balance the climate, restore soil health and ecosystems services, and stabilize the economy.

The panel discussion will focus on the critical role of regenerative agriculture in addressing the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution while ensuring food security, nutrition, and sustainable livelihoods. Various farmers, including indigenous peoples, family farmers, and mainstream industrialized farmers will share their experiences with regenerative agriculture, the challenges they face, and the solutions they have developed in their contexts.

Key highlights of the session:
– Screening of “”Common Ground””: Experience the sequel to “”Kiss the Ground,”” showcasing the potential of regenerative agriculture through the eyes of farmers committed to change.
– Panel Discussion: Engage with large and small farmers, and indigenous peoples representatives, who will share their insights on the rationale for adopting regenerative agriculture, the pain points they are facing in doing so, the solutions they have developed and the support they need from other stakeholders (policy makers, corporates, financial institutions, CSOs and academia) to scale-up the transition. The role of common ground and multistakeholder dialogues in agreeing on definitions and strategies will also be discussed.

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