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.
02/09/2026
Dear Madam/Sir, We are delighted to invite you to a free webinar by World Sustainability Organization: “From Fiber to Certification: How the New Friend of the Earth Sustainable Textile Standard Supports Responsible Textile Production” Date: 24th September 2026Time: 1 PM (CEST time) Who is this webinar for? Textile mills and fibre producers Sustainability and compliance […]
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26/08/2026
Dear Madam/Sir, We are delighted to invite you to a free webinar by World Sustainability Organization: “World Sustainability Organization certification and awareness. An Update”. 📅 Date: 26th of August 2026⏰ Time: 4 PM (Central European Summer Time) Who is this webinar for? Sustainability and environmental managers Media professionals and journalists NGOs, conservation groups, bloggers, and influencers What will you learn? […]
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24/08/2026
Astronomy, nature and sustainability took centre stage in a programme for adults and children, culminating on the Night of San Lorenzo with a stargazing evening on the beach of the Calabrian resort. Turning a holiday into an opportunity to observe nature and learn more about sustainability: with this aim, the World Sustainability Foundation (WSF) […]
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25/06/2026
In an increasingly interconnected world, tourism continues to grow and remains one of the main ways in which people, cultures and places come together, generating significant economic and social benefits. Alongside these opportunities, however, there is a growing need to address the sector’s environmental impacts. According to a number of international studies, tourism is responsible […]
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16/06/2026
Friend of the Earth, the internationally recognized sustainability certification body, has announced the launch of the Friend of the Earth Sustainable Textiles Standard (FOEST), a comprehensive third party certification program designed to support credible, transparent, and independently verified sustainability practices across the global textile manufacturing sector. Developed for textile manufacturers, mills, processors, suppliers, traders, […]
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12/06/2026
One interesting fact illustrates the close connection between Italy and tomatoes: although tomatoes did not originate in Italy, they have become one of the most iconic and recognisable symbols of Italian cuisine around the world, today officially recognised by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Tomatoes are not only a cornerstone of the Mediterranean […]
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22/05/2026
Dear Madam/Sir, We are delighted to invite you to a free webinar by Friend of the Earth: “Sustainable Tomato Production and Certifications.” 📅 Date: 16th of June 2026⏰ Time: 4 PM (Central Europe Time) Who is this webinar for? Sustainability and environmental managers Media professionals and journalists NGOs, conservation groups, bloggers, and influencers What will you learn?In just 30 […]
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13/05/2026
In a fashion system defined by acceleration, overproduction, and standardisation, Brazilian designer and textile artist Camila Machado proposes an alternative model rooted in slowness, material intelligence, and environmental reciprocity. Positioned between haute couture, textile art, and ecological practice, her work reflects a wider transformation in the luxury industry, where craftsmanship, traceability, and sustainability are becoming structural values rather than […]
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04/05/2026
Gentile Signora/Signore, Siamo lieti di invitarla a un webinar gratuito organizzato dalla World Sustainability Foundation: “Il tuo 5×1000 in azione: risultati concreti per ambiente e biodiversità” 📅 Data: 27 Maggio 2026 ⏰ Ora: 16:00 A chi è rivolto questo webinar? • Manager della sostenibilità e dell’ambiente • ONG, gruppi ambientalisti, volontariato ambientale […]
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03/04/2026
Can Artisanal Fashion Curb Overproduction? Each year, the global fashion industry produces more than 100 billion garments, yet only up to 40% is purchased. What was once a system of efficiency has gradually shifted into one of excess, with significant environmental and social consequences. Against this backdrop, artisanal fashion is experiencing a notable resurgence. Driven by growing consumer awareness, it challenges […]
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