16 January 2023
- Editorial
Preferred by Nature has completed its first SBP verification that is in conformity with the European Union Renewable Energy Directive II (EU RED II). Our recent audit, carried out on Holzkontor und Pelletierwerk Schwedt GmbH (HPS) operations, has shown the Sustainable Biomass Program (SBP…
13 January 2023
- Editorial
- Success stories
Wine company, Vinicola s.r.o., is working to reduce carbon emissions from its products, which was kick-started by a devastating climate-induced event.
10 January 2023
- Editorial
- Success stories
All life on earth depends on biodiversity in order to survive. Through its forest and habitat restoration activities, the County of Simcoe in Canada has turned a wasteland into a home for critically endangered bird species.
14 December 2022
- Feature
- Preferred by Nature news
The European Commission has approved the funding for the 'Master in Global Environment and Development' (MERGED). Working together with 4EU+ Partner Universities, we are developing this master's programme focusing on environment and development at a global scale.
14 December 2022
- Editorial
- Feature
The fashion industry currently accounts for 10% of global annual carbon emissions – more than all international flights and maritime shipping combined. The costs to society and the environment from fast fashion are significantly growing. Derived from wood pulp and other natural plant…
13 December 2022
- Editorial
- Feature
- Market news
The EU enacted the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) to prevent the import of products associated with deforestation and forest degradation. The original draft did not include natural rubber in the scope of the regulation. However, with the support of the European Parliament, the…
12 December 2022
- Market news
- Preferred by Nature news
The Rainforest Alliance 2020 Sustainable Agriculture Standard has triggered several changes in agricultural operations. Stakeholders in Indonesia must improve their approach to sustainability if they are to meet these requirements. Despite the challenges, there are good indications that…
06 December 2022
- Editorial
- Market news
The EU finally reached an agreement today on a new historic law to prevent companies from selling commodities linked with deforestation and forest degradation around the world on the EU market. The new EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) sets ambitious rules to halt global deforestation…
30 November 2022
- Editorial
- Preferred by Nature news
- Success stories
“It takes a whole village to raise a child” - the same could be true for ecosystem restoration. Indigenous knowledge and practices of local people play a vital role in the preservation and protection of their forests and landscapes. These should be included in every attempt and activity…
01 November 2022
- Editorial
- Feature
- Perspective
An expert, with two decades of working in sustainable agriculture, inclusive markets and food systems, talks about the challenges and the way forward for the global rice sector.