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The JRC-managed observatory on deforestation and forest degradation will help protect and restore world’s forests and ensure that Europeans consume deforestation-free products. The observatory is structured around three...

Fresh fruits and vegetables constitute important commodities in world agricultural production, trade and consumption. Their typically high nutritional value makes fresh fruits and vegetables...

The 5-year project 'Breeding roots, tubers and banana products for end user preferences' (RTBfoods) focused on collecting consumers' preferences on 12 food products to guide breeding...

Global livestock supply chains have significantly altered nitrogen (N) flows over past years, thereby threatening environmental and human health. Here, we...

This comprehensive document provides detailed guidance to businesses on managing biodiversity aspects within the EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS). The guidance is process-oriented and covers a wide range...

The Trade Tools Navigator seeks to bring together existing initiatives in one place to help users understand the impacts of production and consumption on nature. The aim of the navigator is to add...

The World Food Programme (WFP) estimates the increase in acute hunger following the Ukraine conflict. We model the pass-through of price increases on global grain and energy markets...

The production, trade and consumption of pulses have seen substantial growth over the last fifteen years. This report examines the trends and patterns of this growth, and the factors that explain these...

The COVID-19 pandemic exposed significant vulnerabilities in systems of production and consumption. In particular, the economic and social implications of the pandemic highlighted the urgent need for more sustainable and less impactful...

IPBES has now released the Summary for Policymakers (SPM) of the Sustainable Use of Wild Species report. The SPM presents the key messages and policy options, as approved by the IPBES...