For too long human beings have pretended that natural resources were to service economic development. But considering nature as a mere commodity to be exploited has a price. Overexploitation of the soils has led us to unproductive lands. Overconsumption of freshwater has exacerbated water stress and scarcity. Heavy dependency on…
In all of the ecosystems we are living it and which we are nurtured by, biological diversity is essential to preserve the health of human beings. The food we eat, the air we breathe, the environment in which we live depend on keeping the natural world healthy. Now global…
Agri-Food Connect, designed by Kök Projekt, is an online agri-food entrepreneurship program that focuses on bringing together corporates representatives and startups to develop novel solutions for the ongoing global crisis. The goal is to create and empower collaborations between agri-food sector representatives and startups internationally to integrate their answers to…
Together with the Future Food Institute, FAO’s eLearning Academy marked the 50th anniversary of Earth Day with a 24-hour Digital Global Marathon on sustainability. Entitled “Food for Earth”, the event brought together a diverse group of experts for a discussion of how sustainable food systems can play a transformative role…
Startup Wise Guys are coming to Italy with a brand new online program: JUMP Italy! The program consists of three phases: Idea Garage events, Online Hackathon, and 6 weeks Online Pre-accelerator program to help startups shape their ideas, gather a team, and turn ideas into proper businesses. Applications for the…
Join our Fishbowl #5 Thursday May 7, 2-4pm CET Should science AND spirituality take a front seat? Conversation starters: De Kai – Professor and Musician, Google ATEAC Advisory Board member Kim Polman – Co-founder & Chair of Reboot the Future Alberto Villoldo – Author, Shaman, Teacher Valentina Rotondi –…