Gael Giraud SJ, Promotio Iustitiae no 137, 2025/7

Scaling up Regenerative Agriculture (RA) needs debt-for-climate swaps and stronger financial market regulations. Grassroots organisations and the Catholic Church, especially religious nuns, are crucial in helping small farmers transition to sustainable practices.

The financialisation of international trade in agriculture products drives price volatility, the displacement of small farmers, and food insecurity. Speculative trading and industrial farming hinder sustainable practices. Reforms in financial systems and support for regenerative agriculture are crucial for long-term food security.