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.
10/09/2024
On the same days as Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2025, a special, independent, and exclusive event, at its third edition, will spotlight international sustainable fashion brands: the Beyond the Claim Sustainable Fashion Show. On September 20th at 5 PM at the Museo Nazionale Scienza e Tecnologia Leonardo da Vinci, this inspiring show will feature several Friend […]
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26/08/2024
Mark your calendars for an extraordinary celebration of fashion and sustainability at Friend of the Earth’s Sustainable Fashion Show, hosted at the Museo Nazionale Scienza e Tecnologia Leonardo Da Vinci in Milan. This unique event will feature a dozen Friend of the Earth certified sustainable brands, each highlighting their commitment to responsible practices through stunning garments. Set against […]
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29/07/2024
We hereby invite you to participate in the next WSO Day, the annual networking event of the World Sustainability Organization and Foundation. This event will provide a complete update on Friend of the Sea and Friend of the Earth certifications and conservation projects. The event will begin in the morning of Friday, 20th of […]
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23/07/2024
La Thuile Trail, rinomato evento di trail running immerso nello splendido scenario montano di La Thuile, in Valle d’Aosta, ha ottenuto un importante riconoscimento: la certificazione Friend of the Earth per Eventi Sostenibili. Questo prestigioso traguardo premia l’impegno degli organizzatori nel promuovere una manifestazione sportiva che sia non solo competitiva e coinvolgente, ma anche […]
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12/07/2024
The World Sustainability Foundation (WSF) is excited to announce a collaboration with Penguin Travel, offering two exceptional birdwatching trips to Bulgaria. These trips are designed to provide participants with an unforgettable experience of observing the remarkable bird migration along the Via Pontica route while contributing to a vital cause—reforesting Central Africa. Penguin Travel, renowned for its specialized […]
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08/07/2024
Imagine a sunny paradise in the Pacific Ocean called the Galapagos Islands, where cool animals like albatrosses roam freely. But there’s a not-so-cool problem lurking around: plastic pollution. In the realm of Galapagos conservation, World Sustainability Foundation (WSF) offered Galapagos Conservation Trust (GCT) its support on the pressing issue of plastic pollution, particularly concerning the protection of the waved albatross […]
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21/06/2024
On June 22nd, we celebrate World Rainforest Day, a moment to reflect on the importance of these biodiversity treasures, crucial for ensuring a sustainable future for our planet. Amidst the many initiatives dedicated to forest conservation, exciting developments are emerging in the tourism sector. The Realm of Trees Rainforests are true “green lungs” covering […]
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14/06/2024
Nice Dive & Trips, a travel agency committed to environmental responsibility organized a unique journey to Chale Island in Southern Kenya, East Africa. This trip aims to protect and explore the local biodiversity, focusing, on the conservation of sea turtles and the reforestation of mangrove forests. Slated for September 21st to 29th 2024, the trip […]
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06/06/2024
Mr. Paolo Bray interview Paolo Boeri, Hand Shaker of Olio Roi. – Not just Oil –Olio Roi offers a wide range of products made with our olive trees, olive oil and Taggiasca olives. A world that ranges from enogastronomy to cosmetics, design, in which to find unique flavors to bring to the table, body products […]
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24/05/2024
We’re honoured to share that Alex Bellini has received the Friend of the Earth certification for Sustainable Events for the first phase of his EYES ON ICE MISSION. This achievement celebrates the conclusion of his Alaskan journey on March 27th. Over 37 days, Alex navigated an exciting 1800-kilometer route, riding trails on a mountain bike made from recycled plastic. […]
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