What has the United Nations ever done for us?
Amid rising nationalism and geopolitical tension, critics argue the UN is slow, bureaucratic and sometimes toothless, but it remains our best hope for shaping a brighter future
Why return of stunning butterfly that prefers cowpats to flowers is a real sign of hope
Large numbers of purple emperor butterflies at a rewilded farm shows what’s possible when nature is given the space to thrive
Why choosing a sandwich for lunch is a serious moral issue
How many of us know that dining was forever changed by a compulsive gambler, a certain Earl of Sandwich, way back in 1762?
From Live Aid to Food Aid: A journey of compassion and change
What Ethiopia Taught Me About food, hope and humanity
How record-breaking extreme weather is killing millions of farm animals
Eleven cases of extreme weather worldwide killed nearly 15 million farm animals, many of whom drowned in cages or suffocated in heatwaves, according to a new report
How our obsession with meat is wasting food that could feed two billion people
We need to ensure that food production serves its true purpose – feeding people, not profit
Nature at the helm
Philip Lymbery emphasises why the forthcoming UN Food Systems Summit signals a turning point for business leadership
“Hoe we in 2030 25% biologische productie en consumptie in de EU kunnen bereiken”
Op 18 en 19 augustus vindt de Organic Summit 2025 plaats in Kopenhagen.
Here’s why birds and insects are disappearing all across Scotland
Intensive farming, involving greater pesticide and fertiliser use, pollution and the resulting deterioration of farmland habitats have wreaked havoc on our wildlife but some farmers offer genuine hope for the future
How fish farming is devastating marine life with a single salmon consuming up to 350 wild fish
Consumers should buy wild fish from sustainable stocks and, if buying farmed fish, ensure that it’s organic, if they want to help save our seas from an environmental catastrophe