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.
13/09/2025
The Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil) is reinforcing its dedication to sustainable fashion by sponsoring Brazilian brands involved in the fourth edition of Beyond the Claim – The Makers Matter, an event organized by the World Sustainability Organization (WSO), which holds the international Friend of the Earth certification. Following its successful sponsorship of prior editions, ApexBrasil is renewing its […]
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05/09/2025
The World Sustainability Organization returns to centre stage during the days of Milan Fashion Week with a collective runway show featuring 13 carefully selected brands, ready to unveil their new Spring/Summer 2026 collections. The event will take place on Thursday, 25 September at 5 pm at the Istituto dei Ciechi in Milan, a symbolic venue that will host […]
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22/08/2025
Sustainable fashion is built on the traceability and quality of raw materials, essential elements for reducing environmental impact and promoting conscious consumption. Plant fibres, reduced pesticide use, and certified organic production are the pillars on which the brands Natural Cotton Color, Celeste, and Shirvanna are founded. With their creations, they embody a new way of […]
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31/07/2025
The fashion of the future is already here, and it’s not just green, but decidedly glamorous. Forget the idea that sustainability must sacrifice style: a new generation of brands is revolutionising the sector, demonstrating that it is possible to combine ethics and aesthetics in vibrant, urban, and incredibly creative collections. The fashion market is constantly […]
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18/07/2025
In a rapidly evolving world, where high-end fashion faces the necessity of a more sustainable future, Brazil emerges as a protagonist of a new narrative: that of conscious luxury. Through artisanal excellence, bespoke tailoring, and a deep connection with local culture, Brazilian brands Val Valadares, Camila Machado Ateliê, and LBF are redefining sustainable elegance, bringing a message of authentic […]
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14/07/2025
Dear Madam/Sir, We are delighted to invite you to a free webinar by Friend of the Earth: “Friend of the Earth Sustainability Certifications. An UPDATE” 📅 Date: 18th of July 2025⏰ 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 […]
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08/07/2025
Scientific studies and field activities to protect unique species such as the blue lizard of Capri The World Sustainability Foundation (WSF) has initiated a collaboration with the Istituto di Gestione della Fauna and the Università Federico II di Napoli to fund a scientific research project dedicated to Italian island lizards, including the extraordinary Podarcis siculus coeruleus, known as the blue lizard […]
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