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Baku, Azerbaijan, November 20, 2024 – The Canadian Ornamental Horticulture Alliance (COHA) proudly showcased the essential role ornamental horticulture plays in combating climate change at the United Nations Climate Conference (COP29). Through its innovative practices and contributions to environmental sustainability, ornamental horticulture demonstrated its importance in addressing global environmental challenges.
COHA represents Canadian growers, farmers, and service providers dedicated to cultivating plants and employing practices that mitigate climate change. Trees, shrubs, flowers, and sod grown by the ornamental sector actively support environmental health by sequestering carbon, creating wildlife habitats, managing water resources, and restoring degraded ecosystems. The sector’s plants and practises make it uniquely suited to contribute to climate change mitigation in both rural and urban settings, across developed and developing nations.
During COP29, COHA participated in the “Food Systems Firestarter: Igniting Connections and Sharing Ideas” event at the Food Hub Pavilion. Phil Paxton, representing COHA, demonstrated how ornamental horticulture’s best practices and plants contribute to environmental sustainability. The session brought together a diverse audience, including government officials, private sector representatives, academics, non-governmental organizations, youth, and farmers.
Additionally, ornamental horticulture was featured in a panel discussion organized by COHA’s member, the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA), within the Canadian Pavilion. Titled “Greener Cities, Cleaner Air, and Healthier People: Where is the Tipping Point?”, the panel highlighted how ornamental plants and services play a crucial role in creating sustainable urban environments.
For more information, visit our website at www.coha-acho.ca or contact us directly at 613-316-5443.
Photo caption: COHA’s Board member – Phil Paxton – back row, far right