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Circular economy: now or never

February 17, 2021 por Alvaro Adam Leave a Comment

Circular economy

If we continue to consume at the current rate, in a few years we will need resources equivalent to three planets to sustain us. How can we avoid this forecast? The crisis we are facing with the COVID-19 pandemic has revealed the vulnerability of the current economic system. Our recovery requires a drastic change in our production and consumption patterns for a circular model … [Read more...] about Circular economy: now or never

5 Businesses by Millennials Looking for a More Sustainable World

August 15, 2017 por Daniella Restrepo 1 Comment

Among other things, millennials are known for their drive, their adventurous spirit and their innovative ideas. They are also very aware of global issues, including the importance of advancing human development in a sustainable way. To celebrate International Youth Day (August 12th) we have made a list of 5 businesses founded by young environmental entrepreneurs, who have … [Read more...] about 5 Businesses by Millennials Looking for a More Sustainable World

Resilient Agriculture: A Vision Transcending the Farm

June 5, 2017 por Josué Ávila Murillo Leave a Comment

We’ve all heard, on more than one occasion, that Latin America is the world’s pantry or the final frontier in agriculture, sayings that are under threat given climate change and variability projections. Twenty-two percent of the world’s cultivated land is expected to experienced negative impacts from climate change by the year 2050. Water scarcity caused by temporal and spatial … [Read more...] about Resilient Agriculture: A Vision Transcending the Farm

Precision agriculture: a likely answer to Climate Change and Food Security.

April 10, 2017 por Héctor Valdés Conroy 1 Comment

Precision agriculture: a likely answer to Climate Change and Food Security. Is it accessible for everyone? How can agriculture respond simultaneously to the three enormous challenges facing humanity—food security, depleting natural resources, and climate change? Precision agriculture is a promising approach. However, is it accessible to all types of farmers? Precision … [Read more...] about Precision agriculture: a likely answer to Climate Change and Food Security.

Upscaling Silvopastoral Systems in South America

March 21, 2017 por Michaela Seelig Leave a Comment

The world population is expected to increase to almost 10 billion people in 2050, and securing the supply of wood and timber from sustainable sources without competing for agricultural land and food production has already become a challenge in many parts of the world. In recent decades’ export-oriented industrial agriculture has become the main driver of South American land use … [Read more...] about Upscaling Silvopastoral Systems in South America

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