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Perpetual haze? Sustained pressure on peatlands will mean no end to Indonesia's forest fires, warns reportIndonesia
Perpetual haze? Sustained pressure on peatlands will mean no end to Indonesia's forest fires, warns report
The ongoing cultivation of Indonesia's carbon-rich peatlands and a regulation that rolled back their protection, means there may be no end to the region's annual haze outbreaks that choke much of Southeast Asia, a report by a coalition of local and international NGOs claims. -
Investors back global online market-place for ethical, green farmersThe platform aims to help helps developing-nation farmers who are using green and ethical methods to earn more by linking them directly with food buyers around the world.
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Is carbon-neutral beef the future of Australia’s beef sector?As beef consumption grows in Asia, a handful of Australian producers are trying out going carbon neutral. Is this the future of the industry? -
Oceans could provide over six times more food than they do todayOceans could provide more than two thirds of the animal protein that U.N. food experts predict will be needed to feed the world in future.
Food & Agriculture Opinion
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There's no time, or food, to waste– Food loss and waste contribute 8 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions. Tackling them can help fight climate change while generating food security and economic benefits for communities worldwide, writes World Resources Institute's Craig Hanson. -
River deltas are ‘drowning’, threatening hundreds of millions of people– Many of the world’s deltas are facing an existential crisis. Better management of river sediment is vital. For dams specifically, environmental risk assessments that fully cost the consequences for downstream regions are required. -
Death by dirty cooking– Exposure to household air pollution kills 4.3 million people a year, more than HIV and AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis combined. Yet, the world hasn't delivered clean cooking solutions.
Food & Agriculture Videos
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Dodging falling fruit and venomous snakes: A day in the life of an oil palm harvester– Palm oil frequently makes headlines, but the faceless workers harvesting the fruit of the oil palm less so. What are the challenges of the job and how can their rights be safeguarded?
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How do smallholder farmers benefit from sustainable agriculture?– How are sustainable agricultural practices transforming smallholder livelihoods for the better?
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Can palm oil plantations be elephant-friendly?– From conflict to co-existence: Earthworm Foundation has come up with a solution to managing human-elephant conflict in palm oil plantations in Sabah.
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What is it like being a woman working in palm oil?– In an industry dominated by men, what can a palm oil company do to ensure gender equality?
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The Eco-Business 10th Anniversary Gala NightCelebrate Eco-Business' 10th Anniversary as we unveil the Eco-Business A-List. -
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