Regenerative Agriculture at Risk: From Buzzword to Broken Promise
Regenerative agriculture is often championed as a solution that delivers on climate goals, sustains livelihoods, and builds resilience against climate shocks. But as the term gains traction, it is increasingly at risk of being diluted, co-opted, or reduced to greenwashing. How do we ensure that regenerative agriculture remains a pathway for real transformation — rooted in grassroots leadership, sustainable livelihoods, and integrity — rather than a hollow buzzword?
This session will examine both the potential and the pitfalls of regenerative agriculture, asking what it will take to preserve its credibility, scale meaningful practices, and invest in the communities driving change.
Speakers
Casey Harrison — Chief Sustainability Officer at Nuru, with 15+ years’ experience in agriculture, climate resilience, and rural agribusiness development.
Puja Singh — VP of Partnerships, building cross-sector collaborations for global impact.
Tucker Kuhn — CEO of Roots of Peace with 20+ years’ experience in 60+ countries advancing regenerative agriculture and farmer livelihoods.
What to Expect
Unpack the promise – Explore how regenerative agriculture can reduce vulnerability, sustain livelihoods, and advance global climate goals.
Expose the risks – Discuss how misuse and greenwashing threaten to erode the integrity of regenerative practices.
Center grassroots leadership – Highlight the role of farmers and rural communities in shaping authentic regenerative models.
Co-create pathways forward – Identify strategies for funders, practitioners, and policymakers to safeguard the integrity of regenerative agriculture.
Why Join?
Gain clarity on what regenerative agriculture really means — and what it doesn’t.
Learn from grassroots leaders and practitioners advancing authentic regenerative models.
Challenge narratives that reduce regenerative agriculture to a corporate slogan.
Walk away with principles for investing in regenerative agriculture with integrity.
Who Should Attend?
Funders and investors exploring regenerative agriculture initiatives.
Farmers, grassroots leaders, and practitioners working in food and climate systems.
Policymakers shaping climate and agricultural policy.Anyone committed to protecting regenerative agriculture as a tool for real climate and community resilience.