Food scarcity is an issue that affects people around the world. Developing countries often struggle the most with food scarcity, but sustainable farming techniques could change their food system and lead to economic development and environmental protection. EMILY FOLK investigates
… in these nations are working to improve the sustainability of their farming. Doing so in a … This Author Emily Folk is a conservation and sustainability writer and the editor of …
'Ecoliteracy' is urgent and necessary if we are going to build resilient and sustainable human communities.
… Recycled Systems Theory Systems Thinking Sustainability fritjofcapra_clip1.jpg … I want to return to the concept of ecological sustainability. As I have mentioned, a … maintain the conditions conducive to life. Sustainability, then, is not an individual …
Sustainability is increasingly important for implementation in businesses. One of the industries that has been unsustainable since its inception is coffee. However, some major coffee producers have been working to make a more sustainable business model, and the question is: will these efforts be enough to reduce CO2 emissions and decrease waste? EMILY FOLK reports
… 2018 News Sustainable Businesses Coffee Fruit Sustainability is increasingly important for … get on board with going green and focusing on sustainability. Many large industries could do … become more sustainable in the future. Why Sustainability Although it may seem like a …
Italy's populist government recently called for migrant search and rescue boats to be pulled back. MARC BRIGHTMAN argues the country's social and economical problems are best addressed together as issues of sustainability
… Sustainability and political opportunity: the … Marc Brightman | 29th June 2018 Comment Sustainability Migration Economic Policy Italy … are best addressed together as issues of sustainability The formation of a populist …
Lidl is the first UK supermarket to purchase Roundtable for Responsible Soy (RTRS) credits for its entire soy footprint.
Lild certifies entire soy footprint as sustainable Marianne Brooker | 24th October 2018 Comment Supermarkets Soya Food And Farming plantacaodesoja.jpg Lidl is the first UK supermarket to purchase …
Upcoming Gaia Education 'Training of Trainers' will catalyse change on local and global levels.
… and regional change agents on the path to sustainability and regeneration. The ToT is … dimensions of the Gaia Education Design for Sustainability online programme. The path … and contribute towards a regenerative future. Sustainability educators The Findhorn ToT will …
Frankincense is harvested from Boswellia carterii trees and provides vital income for Somaliland. But over-harvesting is threatening the future of the crop. Now a new test is being developed so that responsible buyers can tell whether the frankincense they sources is from sustainable forest. KATIE DANCEY-DOWNS of The Lush Times reports
… risk. Dr Anjanette DeCarlo, an environmental sustainability expert, has immersed herself in … produces higher quality frankincense, sustainability could become a very attractive … in maintaining their economic and cultural sustainability. The younger harvesters in …
A team of researchers is tracking and trying to understand what they call the most influential movement of our time: environmentalism. They give the state of play on a global conflict that is playing out at the local level in a special feature called The EJAtlas: Ecological Distribution Conflicts as Forces for Sustainability. By LEAH TEMPER, FEDERICO DEMARIA, ARNIM SCHEIDEL, DANIELA DEL BENE and JOAN MARTINEZ-ALIER
… Environment Environmental Conflicts Conflict Sustainability Ecology Ecological Economics … Atlas Of Environmental Justice Envjustice sustainability_science_map.gif A team of … Distribution Conflicts as Forces for Sustainability. By LEAH TEMPER, FEDERICO …
Sustainability in cities must mean environment, economy and equality. But all too often town planners are only concerned about parks, cafes and side walks. This can lead to gentrification rather than improved quality of life, argue WINIFRED CURRAN and TRINA HAMILTON
… Inequality file-20180313-30969-1u0ttt0.jpg Sustainability in cities must mean … the “parks, cafes and a riverwalk” model of sustainability , which focuses on providing … a model that recognizes all three aspects of sustainability: environment, economy and …
Academic FEDERICO DEMARIA will be addressing staff at the European Commission today in a keynote speech about the crucial issues of economic growth and environmental degradation. He asks, is the well-being of the individual, societies and nations possible beyond economic growth?
… growth is not compatible with environmental sustainability Federico Demaria | 22nd February 2018 Comment Economic Growth Sustainability Economic Growth Environmental Sustainability Environmental Science And …
It’s that time of year again - so indulge in some festive cheer, exchanging gifts and sharing food and drink in celebration.
Enjoy a more sustainable Christmas Tim Hunt | 7th December 2018 News Christmas Christmas Trees Christmas Decorations Guide To A Green Christmas Christmas Gift f_49454.jpg It’s that time of year again …
Those living in tiny homes are seeking a simpler, more sustainable way of living. However, tiny homes can be expensive and not ideal for everyone. Due to the limitations, time will tell whether or not tiny homes are a fad, writes EMILY FOLK
… This Author Emily Folk is a conservation and sustainability writer and the editor of …
The major US brands that do place a high value on sustainable production methods can now add a new certification to their eco credentials. But to become Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC) requires an increased commitment to soil health, animal welfare and farm labour, as CATHERINE HARTE reports
… a time Catherine Harte | 7th March 2018 News Sustainability Brands United States … and farmer and worker fairness. Stamp of sustainability ROC was created to model an …
Pacific Islanders are merging their ancestral knowledge with modern technology in an innovative attempt to combat climate change, writes EMILY EARNSHAW
Pacific Islanders employ traditional techniques to fight climate change Emily Earnshaw | 18th September 2018 Comment Pacific Islands Ships Sustainable Travel Indigenous Peoples Traditional Farming …
Trends shaping consumerism, transport and farming could provide answers for some of the world’s sustainability problems, according to the think tank Forum for the Future. CATHERINE EARLY reports
… as a service: global trends hold key to sustainability Catherine Early | 9th February … 2018 News Blockchain Food And Farming Sustainability … could provide answers for some of the world’s sustainability problems, according to the …
Climate change is upon us. The Paris Agreement is an acknowledgement of the urgency and scale of the problem. But we must accelerate change if we are to have any hope of a solution. DR SANDRA PIESIK says traditional knowledge can provide further inspiration and ideas about how exactly this can be achieved
… climate change; some focus on calculating sustainability, and more recently there is a … the gap in individual sectorial approaches to sustainability - such as the energy and … modern, quantitative means of calculating sustainability there are ancient technologies …
Businesses need to comply with an increasing number of environmental compliance rules with a move toward sustainability across the world. These companies may want to consider hiring environmental consulting firms in order to follow these rules, as well as determine and implement their own environmental initiatives, writes EMILY FOLK.
… compliance rules with a move toward sustainability across the world. These … ever. There’s also a strong business case for sustainability initiatives. Environmental … increasingly seek out brands that prioritize sustainability . Environmental consulting …
Aquaculture - a controversial topic due to concerns of the health and treatment of farmed fish - could become a sustainable food source and help preserve wild fish populations, writes EMILY FOLK
… This Author Emily Folk is a conservation and sustainability writer and the editor of …
Millennials are criticised for being selfish and entitled, but many are leading the way with the current eco-friendly trends. From owning tiny houses to eco-friendly tourism, millennials are proving to be an environmentally-conscious generation, writes EMILY FOLK
… their websites that lay out their policies on sustainability. With millennials making so … living. As trends continue to move toward sustainability, in everything from food to … This Author Emily Folk is a conservation and sustainability writer and the editor of …
The Resurgence & Ecologist magazine has ditched the plastic wrap after a year of searching for the most sustainable solution.
Practising what we preach - on plastics Laura Briggs | 9th November 2018 News Resurgence & Ecologist Plastic Pollution Composting Sustainable Materials microplastics-chesapeake-cut.jpg The Resurgence …