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Regenerative agriculture needs public-private support

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INT

Its main objective is to keep the soil fertile through biological methods that return micronutrients to the land, while reducing water and air pollution. The resulting…

China’s waste crackdown will create winners and losers

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CHINA

Urban areas are increasingly surrounded by landfills. The large volumes of waste contaminate soil and water. The government is tackling the issue as part of its efforts to shift…

Global sustainability market will expand despite COVID

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INT

There are major regional differences in how governments and companies from developed and developing countries perform on sustainability. Even so, policy efforts by some large…

Woody biomass for energy use will face rising scrutiny

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INTERNATIONAL

There is an obvious tension between promoting forests to capture carbon and burning wood for energy. Increased demand risks unsustainable indirect changes of land use. However…

Waste management is key to sustainable global growth

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INTERNATIONAL

Global waste management.

Growth of organic production faces key obstacles

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INT

The organic production system is based on a set of cultivation and production practices that prioritise sustainability throughout the supply chain while guaranteeing fair working…

EU drought response may focus on short-term fixes

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EU

The resulting drought in many parts of the continent and its impact on agriculture have highlighted the threat posed by climate change to future food production. It has also…

Australia’s water woes will need investors’ liquidity

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AUSTRALIA

Australian water security and agribusiness.

Natural capital will be a growth area for investment

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INTERNATIONAL

Investors are increasingly interested in the financial value of the natural world and how to fit it into their investment strategies. As well as decreasing carbon emissions, the…

Greek farmers will want sector profitability restored

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GREECE

In response to farmers’ protests across the EU, including in Greece in February, the Commission is considering allowing farmers more flexibility in complying with new…