The decline of native crops globally threatens nutrition, cultural identities, and ecosystems, necessitating urgent action for agricultural biodiversity conservation.
Viewpoint: Native crops extinction: Why our food future depends on biodiversity
ReefCircular wants to supercharge coastal protection with artificial reefs
ReefCircular’s artificial reefs in Denmark significantly boost marine biodiversity, attracting diverse species and offering global restoration potential.
Sustainable recipes: How to make elderflower cordial: A low-carbon, eco-friendly summer drink
Make your own low-carbon elderflower cordial with this simple, sustainable recipe. Better for your wallet, health and the planet.
Ten plants you should grow – and ten you should keep – to support biodiversity, soil health and food security
Gardens can foster biodiversity and sustainability by incorporating native plants and wild species to enhance ecosystems and soil health.
Analysis: Svalbard Global Seed Vault: How countries are racing to protect biodiversity and ensure food security
Learn how the Svalbard Global Seed Vault safeguards biodiversity and food security amid climate change and geopolitical conflicts, ensuring resilient crops.
Analysis: The struggle to save Zimbabwe’s dying wetlands
Zimbabwe’s wetlands are under threat from urban expansion and unsustainable agriculture. Can state and community efforts reverse the damage?
Explainer: Why is soil health being degraded worldwide?
Soil health is declining globally due to climate change and industrial farming, prompting urgent need for sustainable agricultural practices and restoration.
Climate resilient crop analysis: Could rye grain show what sustainable cereal agriculture could look like?
Rye, an ancient grain, offers health benefits and climate resilience compared to wheat, being lower in carbon footprint and more adaptable to poor soils. Increased rye cultivation could enhance biodiversity and soil health.
China says it has completed its giant ‘green belt’ project to halt desertification
China has completed a 46-year ‘green belt’ project around the Taklamakan desert, increasing forest coverage but facing criticism for biodiversity damage and limited impact on sandstorms. Desertification remains a challenge.
Viewpoint: Regenerative farming in the Moroccan desert
Oases are vital in deserts, sustaining life with water. Sand to Green uses solar-powered desalination to create an oasis in Morocco, promoting agriculture and ecological regeneration.
A greener life, a greener world 