Feeding a growing world population whilst still protecting our environment is extremely challenging
Agriculture places significant pressure on natural resources and our environment and non-sustainable agricultural practices, seeking maximum yield with minimum regard for the environmental and human consequences, can result in destruction of habitat, soil erosion and degradation, amongst other things
Friend of the Earth is an international certification scheme for sustainable agriculture and breeding whose principles are based on the safeguarding and protection of the entire ecosystem. Sustainable agriculture is a type of farming that focuses on producing long-term crops and livestock without compromising the ability of current or future generations to meet their needs, based on the principle of maintaining a sustainable balance between the demands for food production and the preservation of our natural environment.
By clicking on the links below you can view all the Friend of the Earth’s sustainable news – covering such topics as agriculture, conservation projects and our latest press releases. You can also access our Webinars and online courses that cover a wide range of topics such as ‘Sustainable Insect farming’ to ‘Sustainable coffee production and certification’.
We regularly update this page so you can keep up to date with how Friend of the Earth is contributing towards sustainable living.
04/12/2024
As the festive season approaches and we prepare to welcome 2025, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to you. Your engagement and commitment to environmentally and socially sustainable practices have inspired us, and together, we are making meaningful progress toward a better future. In the spirit of giving, we […]
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28/11/2024
The World Sustainability Organization is proud to announce a significant milestone in sustainable tourism: Travel.Bhutan has been awarded the prestigious Sustainable Travel Agencies certification. This accolade recognises the agency’s continuous commitment to promoting responsible and environmentally respectful tourism in the Kingdom of Bhutan, a Himalayan gem between India and China, where natural and cultural heritage […]
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18/11/2024
From the start, two guiding principles have defined Do We: humanity and quality. This brand, launched in March 2024, has quickly made its mark, achieving impressive sales in its first few months, bringing innovative products and projects daily. The choice of partnering with the World Sustainable Foundation arose from a strong desire to raise awareness amongst buyers when […]
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14/11/2024
Dear Madam/Sir, World Sustainability Organization invites you to the upcoming free of charge webinar on “The Sharks of the Galapagos Islands: a general overview and how tourism can support their conservation.” 28th of November 2024 at 3 PM (Central Europe Time). This webinar can be of interest to: – Travel agencies, Hotels, and Tour operators. – Companies’ sustainability and environmental managers. […]
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10/10/2024
Did you miss our Sustainable Fashion Show? Don’t worry! Here’s the full video of the event. Click the link below to watch the entire show in your own time. Fashion Show During Milan Fashion Week, we showcased the Spring/Summer 2025 collections from our sustainable stylists as part of our ‘Beyond the Claim’ project. 13 […]
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09/10/2024
The world’s leading sustainability certification for the agricultural sector, Friend of the Earth, has introduced the Sustainable Chocolate Certification in Ghana, the second-largest cocoa producer globally after Côte d’Ivoire. The initiative, in partnership with Ghanaian business development firm Fort Group, aims to promote sustainable cocoa farming and ethical chocolate production practices in Ghana. It offers a […]
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04/10/2024
Olimba Mara Camp, located in Kenya’s Maasai Mara, has achieved the prestigious “Sustainable Tourism Facilities” certification from the World Sustainability Organization (WSO), becoming the first hospitality facility to reach this significant milestone in sustainable tourism. Olimba Mara Camp is a safari camp that offers a unique experience. Nestled in the African savannah and situated along the Talek River, […]
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25/09/2024
by Maria Cristina Pavarini — September 25, 2024 During the last edition of Milan Fashion Week, WSO, a global organisation and certification entity, hosted the Beyond the Claim Sustainable Fashion Show by Friend of the Earth. Read more…
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18/09/2024
We hereby invite you to participate to the next WSO Day, the annual networking event of the World Sustainability Organization and Foundation which will provide a complete update on the Friend of the Sea and Friend of the Earth projects. The event will begin on the morning of Friday the 20th of September 2024 and, […]
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16/09/2024
The World Sustainability Foundation (WSF) continues its commitment to the preservation of pangolins in collaboration with Save Vietnam’s Wildlife (SVW). Thanks to the Pangolin Conservation Campaign in March and the “Treasures of Vietnam” trip, funds were directly raised for pangolin protection initiatives, a crucial step in supporting the conservation of this endangered species. On the Front Lines for Pangolin […]
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