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December 8, 2022

Shining a Spotlight on Food Systems World Soil Day 2022 and COP 27

World Soil Day, which is observed annually on December 5th, is a moment to highlight the importance of healthy soil and advocating for responsible agricultural practices. […]
October 28, 2022

Transforming Our World’s Food Systems

October was an important month for food. For instance, “World Food Day” was celebrated on October 16 with the theme of “Leave No One Behind,” which […]
October 24, 2022

The First Natural Agriculture Apple Farm Takes Root in Ireland

Located in Kilkenny, Ireland, farmer Rod oversees 55 acres of land with 20 acres being devoted to apple cultivation. However, what makes his apple orchard so […]
August 11, 2022

UNGA Takes a “Moment for Nature”

Last month, UN General Assembly (UNGA) President Abdulla Shahid held a day-long high-level thematic debate entitled “Moment for Nature.” The convening event aimed to contribute ideas […]
July 8, 2022

International Day of Cooperative’s 100th Anniversary – How Cooperatives Build a Better World

The International Day of Cooperatives is celebrated annually on the first Saturday of July, which was marked by cooperatives worldwide in 1992 and officially recognized by […]
June 6, 2022

World Environment Day: Only One Earth

On June 5th, the world observed World Environment Day under the theme: Only One Earth, with a focus on “Living Sustainably in Harmony With Nature.” This […]
May 22, 2022

International Day of Biodiversity: Building a Shared Future for All

The world will be celebrating International Day of Biodiversity on May 22, under a crucial theme: “Building a shared future for all.” The 2022 theme was […]
April 22, 2022

International Mother Earth Day: Your mother called, and it’s urgent

“Science teaches us about the interconnections between human and non-human living elements in Nature and contributes to further our understanding of the magnitude of the climate […]
February 25, 2022

The Future of Farming and the Power of Soil: A Conversation with Shumei Natural Agriculture Farmer, Harold Wilken

Shumei sat down for a discussion with one of its Natural Agriculture farmers, Harold Wilken. For over thirty years, Harold has stewarded Janie’s Farm, located in […]