On April 22, the UN recognizes International Mother Earth Day, an annual event that aims to raise awareness and appreciation for the Earth and the need for its protection. According to the UN, “Ecosystems support all life on Earth. The healthier our ecosystems are, the healthier the planet and its people. Restoring our damaged ecosystems […]
On March 3rd, the world observed World Wildlife Day under the theme: Partnership for Wildlife Conservation, focusing on the critical importance of partnerships in successful conservation efforts, from international to local scale organizations. This global campaign observes and promotes the importance of groups working together in a concerted effort to create and sustain healthy ecosystems, […]
On February 9th, 2023, the Conscious Food Systems Alliance (CoFSA) hosted a session Transforming Food Systems From Within to discuss the role of consciousness and inner development in transitioning to regenerative and equitable food systems. This was one of the first events convened by CoFSA bringing together key stakeholders in a movement of food, agriculture, […]
This year, the annual Oxford Real Farming Conference (ORFC) took place from January 4-6, gathering partners in the UK and internationally to discuss the importance of transforming food and farming systems in an effort to address the negative effects of climate change and improve people’s livelihood. From 2021 – 2022, ORFC was entirely online due to […]
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. This year’s theme was: “Soil, where food begins’ which reinforced our reliance on soil to maintain healthy food systems. Soil also had a breakthrough moment during the United Nations […]
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 highlighted the need to build a more sustainable world and ensure people have access to enough nutritious food. Our partners Regeneration International hosted the People’s Food Summit with speakers […]
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 special is that it is completely chemical and pesticide-free, implementing Natural Agriculture techniques. Apples are typically among the fruits with the most pesticides, but Rod made the conscious decision […]
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 towards achieving the level of cohesion needed among global environmental work streams to “keep the 1.5°C target alive,” and to rapidly accelerate the implementation of the SDGs and resilient […]
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 the U.N. in 1995. This year, cooperatives around the globe celebrated the 100th International Day of Cooperatives under the slogan, “Cooperatives Build a Better World.” The cooperative movement is […]
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 global campaign observes and promotes the choices that people can take to create a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable planet. “Only One Earth” was the same motto highlighted at […]
