Namibia supplies over 90% of the world's Devil's Claw, a protected species valued globally for its natural health benefits. Harvesting is strictly regulated to ensure its long-term availability

Namibia supplies over 90% of the world's Devil's Claw, a protected species valued globally for its natural health benefits. Harvesting is strictly regulated to ensure its long-term availability and sustainability.

The international SWM Programme, co-funded by the EU and French agencies, partners with local conservancies to promote sustainable harvesting and fair prices. It is implemented by FAO, CIRAD, CIFOR-ICRAF, and WCS.

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Rewatch our interactive showcase featuring ten startups from the Ray of Hope Accelerator. These founders, after six months, demonstrate how biomimicry—nature's strategies—addresses urgent

Rewatch our interactive showcase featuring ten startups from the Ray of Hope Accelerator. These founders, after six months, demonstrate how biomimicry—nature's strategies—addresses urgent global challenges in energy, materials, water, and biodiversity. Innovations range from bio-inspired coatings and surgical adhesives to cultured wood and microplastic filters.

The Ray of Hope Accelerator, a six-month program by the Biomimicry Institute, supports early-stage, nature-inspired startups with funding, mentorship, and expert access. Applications for the 2026 cohort open in early March. Join our Ask Us Anything Session on March 18 at 9:00 AM PT: Ask Us Anything Session.

Seeds from Georgia, Malawi, and Zimbabwe are journeying to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault. This vital initiative, supported by the International Treaty’s Benefit-sharing Fund, aims to safeguard

Seeds from Georgia, Malawi, and Zimbabwe are journeying to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault. This vital initiative, supported by the International Treaty’s Benefit-sharing Fund, aims to safeguard global crop diversity.

These deposits are crucial for strengthening food security for future generations. Learn more at fao.org/plant-treaty/en/.

This video highlights FAO's decade-long cooperation with the Government of Azerbaijan to strengthen its agricultural sector. Joint efforts focused on policy, institutional support, crop and

This video highlights FAO's decade-long cooperation with the Government of Azerbaijan to strengthen its agricultural sector. Joint efforts focused on policy, institutional support, crop and livestock development, animal health, plant protection, education, and research.

Over 20,000 farmers, officials, and rural communities benefited from training, equipment, and modern practices in livestock, potato farming, and beekeeping. This initiative reflects FAO’s commitment to sustainable, innovative, and inclusive agrifood systems in Azerbaijan.

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This episode challenges negative headlines, highlighting real progress in the circular economy across plastics, fashion, automotive, and COP. We delve into COP's relevance, Honda's circularity

This episode challenges negative headlines, highlighting real progress in the circular economy across plastics, fashion, automotive, and COP. We delve into COP's relevance, Honda's circularity center, Patagonia's environmental report, and major brands backing a new plastics agenda.

Explore related articles for deeper insights: COP30 Circular Economy Day, Honda Circularity Center, Patagonia Report Analysis, and Reuters on Plastics Agenda.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation accelerates the circular economy to tackle climate change, waste, and pollution. Subscribe for more: YouTube. Find more work and follow us: ellenmacarthurfoundation.org, Instagram, LinkedIn.

GreenPod Labs, winner of the 2022 Ray of Hope Prize for their plant-pheromone-inspired produce protectors, doesn't rest on its laurels. Their initial innovation was just the beginning; they

GreenPod Labs, winner of the 2022 Ray of Hope Prize for their plant-pheromone-inspired produce protectors, doesn't rest on its laurels. Their initial innovation was just the beginning; they continuously seek inspiration from nature and other biomimetic innovators to drive new product development.

Discover their thriving biomimetic startup journey and success by watching the AskNature Hive Live Convo replay.

Learn more about biomimicry and connect with the community: biomimicry.org, asknature.org, biomimicry.org/community, Instagram, LinkedIn.

The Good Future presentation explores the four revolutions—geopolitical, digital/AI, sustainability, and purpose—that are shaping our future, particularly for Lanzarote. Emphasizing

The Good Future presentation explores the four revolutions—geopolitical, digital/AI, sustainability, and purpose—that are shaping our future, particularly for Lanzarote. Emphasizing sustainable practices and technological understanding, the talk outlines a roadmap for thriving amidst challenges, focusing on sustainable tourism, climate technologies, and digital labor.

Watch the Spanish version here and the edited version here. For more insights, visit Lanzarote Futuro and download the slides here. Learn more about the future of Lanzarote in the full article.

In 2022, aspiring marine biologist Asa Miller, with deep roots in Cuba, learned about coral restoration efforts in the country's Matanzas Province. Recognizing that developing nations like Cuba

In 2022, aspiring marine biologist Asa Miller, with deep roots in Cuba, learned about coral restoration efforts in the country's Matanzas Province. Recognizing that developing nations like Cuba disproportionately suffer from global coral loss and often lack resources, Miller launched `¡Viva el Vivero!` (Long Live the Nursery!) in 2023. This international campaign to restore Cuba's stunning coral reefs has since won multiple conservation awards.

During visits to Matanzas, 17-year-old Miller interviewed divers and scientists, analyzed coral nursery data, and mapped restoration sites. Back in New York, he founded a high school marine biology club to raise funds for planting coral fragments. Miller also produced an award-winning documentary showcasing his team's restoration methods, serving as a primer for other developing countries.

Humanity is increasingly turning to nature's wisdom, or biomimicry, to solve critical challenges like sustainable nutrition. Visionary Janine Benyus illustrates how agriculture is evolving from

Humanity is increasingly turning to nature's wisdom, or biomimicry, to solve critical challenges like sustainable nutrition. Visionary Janine Benyus illustrates how agriculture is evolving from single-solution approaches to system-savvy, nature-inspired healing.

Benyus previews innovative entries from the Biomimicry Global Design Challenge in food systems. She highlights how the "democratization of invention" fosters collaborative, biomimetic solutions, as teams collectively discover systemic ideas. Cooperation, she notes, is vital for learning from life's genius.

Full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Li7ifi83LV0

Late Native American scholar John Mohawk explored the interrelationship of human evolution and today's climate crisis. He observed that historically, hunter-gatherers and farmers maintained an

Late Native American scholar John Mohawk explored the interrelationship of human evolution and today's climate crisis. He observed that historically, hunter-gatherers and farmers maintained an intimate knowledge of the natural world, especially plants, a connection now rapidly diminishing.

Mohawk highlighted "Native American pragmatism," which successfully balanced practical and spiritual aspects for millennia. He argued that re-establishing this kinship with the plant world, guided by such pragmatism, is crucial for surviving dramatic climatic changes.

Full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6kOA-KtPxw