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.
14/12/2023
Globally leading sustainability certification organization, World Sustainability Organization (WSO), has launched the Sustainable Travel Agencies Certification as part of its array of multi-industry certifications. The Sustainable Travel Agencies certification is aimed at rewarding travel agencies which prioritise sustainable tourism. For many years, travel agencies have served as a key factor in international travel; with an intermediary role between […]
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06/12/2023
Natural Cotton Color, Friend of the Earth certified brand for sustainable fashion since September 2022, and Tropicca, consciously crafted vegan garments, will partecipate at at the 7th edition of Brasil Eco Fashion Week (BEFW). Faced with changing consumer attitudes, the sustainable fashion market has seen significant growth in recent years. According to data from the Ethical Fashion Global Market, the […]
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23/11/2023
The World Sustainability Organization returns to the spotlight during Milan’s Fashion Week with its fourth edition of “Ethical & Sustainable Showroom” and a new project on sustainable Fashion: “Beyond the Claim”. read more…
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17/11/2023
The world’s number one direct seller of Galapagos tours, Galapagos Travel Center, has launched a unique, sustainable holiday to the astounding Galapagos Islands, from the 5th to the 12th of August 2024. This one-of-a-kind sustainability-centered trip is aimed at supporting vital marine conservation work in the Galapagos while protecting biodiversity, endangered species, and ecosystems. It is in collaboration with […]
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09/11/2023
World Sustainability Foundation (WSF), the non-profit arm of the World Sustainability Organization has launched an innovative project aimed at spearheading sustainable tourism globally. The 1 Guest – 1 Tree Planted initiative seeks to get tourism facilities to plant one tree, per guest. The project is dedicated to all tourist facilities such as hotels, resorts, lodges, B&Bs, and campsites around […]
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26/10/2023
World Sustainability Foundation (WSF), the non-profit arm of the World Sustainability Organization (globally leading sustainability organization), has raised over 2,500 euros in its first ever crowdfunding initiative aimed at saving endangered Lemurs in Madagascar. The Lemur Project is managed by U Onlus, and is a collaboration between the World Sustainability Foundation, Friend of the Earth and the University […]
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26/10/2023
The Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil) sponsored the Brazilian brands which took part in the Sustainable Fashion show “Beyond the Claim”, held in Milan last September 23rd. We believe that this action represents a significant milestone in the country’s sustainable fashion segment. ApexBrasil’s Ethical Fashion Support ApexBrasil’s sponsorship ensured the presence […]
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20/10/2023
On October 23rd the Snow Leopard Day celebrates this endangered cat, and here’s all you need to know about the also known Panthera Uncia, or Ounce. The Snow Leopard is a large cat common to the mountain ranges of Asia. With whitish-grey fur with black spots on the head and neck, rosettes on the back and flanks, […]
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17/10/2023
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. Fahion Show During Milan Fashion Week, we showcased the Spring/Summer 2024 collections from our sustainable stylists as part of our ‘Beyond the Claim’ project. Eleven […]
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21/09/2023
WSO DAY – remote attendance LINK – https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81812741934 It’s finally here! Don’t forget to put your reminder on for Saturday 23rd September, 10am (gmt +1) for our first ever WSO DAY. Speakers from all over the world will cover different aspects of certification and sustainability over various fields. If you will need instant translation to our […]
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