The Sustainable Agriculture Code covers a large number of sustainability issues ranging from biodiversity and soils to water and waste.
Unilever, as a founding member of the Sustainable Agriculture Initiative (SAI) Platform, sees biodiversity as an integral part of their Sustainable Living Plan .
The impact investing industry channels capital to market-based solutions in areas such as affordable housing, clean technology, financial services for the poor, sustainable agriculture and other related sectors while targeting returns ranging from below market to market rate.
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When teachers guide students in gaining awareness that industrial agriculture writ large, for example, results in chemical runoff from nitrogen-based fertiliers in the Mississippi River that in turn creates a massive dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico so large that it is visible to the human eye through satellite distant imaging, students are able to grasp the basis for sustainable agriculture.
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Egypt, which is home to our largest food and beverage plants in the region, will benefit significantly from sustainable agriculture initiatives in the future.
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The local population is deeply committed to maintaining the integrity of the ecosystem through the practice of ecologically sustainable agriculture.
It has been set up by UAP Insurance of Kenya, Safaricom, Kenya's biggest mobile-network operator, and the Syngenta Foundation for Sustainable Agriculture, part of a big Swiss agribusiness group.
While some fishermen are transitioning to different jobs in the areas of welding, pipe fitting, and sustainable agriculture, others are focused on restoring the fishing industry.
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Farmigo is making the CSA (community supported agriculture) model more sustainable and scaleable, which is no easy feat considering the challenges- high subscription turnover and lower rates of new technology adoption on the farm.
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It seems that Iceland practiced sustainable agriculture long before the term was invented.
The chancellor published a paper arguing for long-term change to create a "sustainable future" for agriculture worldwide - including reform of the EU's Common Agricultural Policy.
At a news conference, the ministers for the environment, agriculture and development said the president had struck a balance between preservation and sustainable development.
Consumers need to act not only as informed shoppers, but also as engaged citizens, pressuring lawmakers to support healthier, more sustainable agriculture and food distribution in the form of concrete policies.
It is an adaptation of the English module "Investing in Information for Development" produced by CTA, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), GTZ (an international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development), the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and the University of Wageningen.
The Hitts are being honored Wednesday night as the southern winners of this year's Patrick Madden Award for Sustainable Agriculture.
"We're really dedicated to promoting bio-diversity and sustainable means of producing agriculture, " said Fiona Richmond the Slow Food UK coordinator.
Our sustainable agriculture initiatives will be particularly important in Africa and the Middle East, especially as PepsiCo is one of the largest agricultural companies and many of our products depend on agricultural raw materials.
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Indeed, through the SAI Platform, all best practices and lessons learned can be shared to help the food and beverage sector as a whole ensure that agriculture becomes more sustainable.
Ketura is also home to the Arava Institute for Environmental Studies, which runs courses on water conservation, sustainable agriculture and renewable energy.
Condit, who served in Congress until 2003, currently serves on the board of directors of the Phoenix Institute of Desert Agriculture, a non-profit group that promotes sustainable farming.
The main economic activities of this area are agriculture, tourism, weekend recreation, and sustainable forestry and fishing.
Investing in climate smart agriculture and capacity building for vulnerable rural communities will not be sustainable without the inclusion of women in the decision-making process.
In an announcement made today about new commitments to sustainable agriculture, Walmart not only declared its intentions, but also stated it recognizes the power it has to incentivize social and environmental changes through commerce.
"This is why these type of projects are much more than feel-good gimmicks, they are absolutely vital as part of a diverse array of sustainable agriculture systems that we must pursue further, " says Olivier de Schutter, the U.N.
But Bayer CropSciences which manufactures some of the chemicals that face restrictions says it remains convinced that neonicotinoids can be used safely and effectively in sustainable agriculture.
Pro-poor sustainable agriculture, Decent Employment, Empowerment of Vulnerable Groups and MDG-Driven Policy Framework, the project has improved incomes of over 600 families and impacted 5 villages of district Bahawalpur.
The United States will work with all nations that are part of this convention to adapt to the impacts of climate change, gain access to clean and more energy-efficient technologies, and promote sustainable forestry and agriculture.
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