Unlocking finance for food system transformation: why metrics matter
In 2023, it was reported that only 4% of global climate finance goes to agrifood systems despite the system being responsible for nearly a third (…)
Tag: Agriculture and Food
Four steps that financial institutions can take to integrate deforestation into financial disclosure
My interest in protecting forests began when I was aged 12, when one of my school teachers shared photographs of the deforestation in the Amazon (…)
Opinion Piece in Reuters: OP2B members unite to highlight the transformative power of regenerative agriculture
As global sustainability leaders gather for Climate Week NYC 2024, the urgent need to address climate change, biodiversity loss, and socio-economic challenges is more pressing (…)
New guidance for financial institutions on why and how to integrate deforestation into financial disclosure
WBCSD outlines four steps to integrating deforestation into climate- and nature-related financial disclosure to help financial institutions improve transparency on material risks and meet net (…)
Alternative proteins: essential for restoring nature in the US and beyond
The current global food systems are not future-proof. We are running out of room for food production, which leads to deforestation and degradation of other (…)
A platform to spur ingredient innovation and drive crop diversification
The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and One Planet Business for Biodiversity (OP2B) have supported the design, promotion and training opportunities during the (…)
WBCSD to co-lead a working group for the Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils (VACS) initiative
Special Envoy for Global Food Security, aims to cultivate a network of stakeholders to build a resilient food system grounded in diverse, nutritious and climate-adapted crops grown in healthy, fertile soils.
The Nature Restoration Law is a historic milestone for Europe
The European Council’s recent adoption of the Nature Restoration Regulation marks a pivotal moment in European environmental policy.
Nature-positive in agri-food value chains: the why and the how
Our global agri-food system faces an unprecedented challenge. It’s responsible for about a third of global greenhouse gas emissions and uses roughly 70% of freshwater, (…)
Plant-forward is the future: How food businesses can make the most of the opportunity
We’re at a critical point in shaping the future of our food systems. Status quo agricultural production and food consumption patterns contribute to excessive carbon (…)