“Today, nearly half of the global agricultural workforce is female – yet less than one in five landholders worldwide are women.” There is a well-known problem that has existed for many years all throughout the world about women’s unequal rights to land acquisition. Despite advancements made in the area of gender equality, women still encounter substantial obstacles when it comes to owning, inheriting, and acquiring land. Women have historically been disadvantaged and kept out of positions of power over land. All through the years, this inequity has increased due to discriminatory laws and cult ..read more

In the agriculture industry, plastic waste presents a serious and frequently overlooked challenge with far-reaching impacts on both food production and safety. In recent years, the issue of plastic waste has gained prominence due to its innate inability to biodegrade, resulting in widespread environmental problems. The buildup of plastic waste in agricultural areas can have detrimental effects on biodiversity, soil health, and ecosystem function. “More than 350 million metric tons of plastic trash are presently produced annually. Without changes to current policies, global plastic waste gener ..read more

The lack of a widely agreed definition of regenerative agriculture and its practices is one of the main obstacles holding back the rate at which it is adopted globally. The Food and Land Use Coalition (FOLU) proposes a set of metrics to track and measure the outcomes of regenerative practices. FOLU guides individuals and corporate bodies transitioning into regenerative agriculture through an outcome-based approach to prevent misalignment or deviation from regenerative practices. According to FAO, we must produce 60 percent more food to feed an estimated global population of 9.3 billion people ..read more

Mexico is among the top 10 countries most vulnerable to the effects of climate change. The country has experienced increased temperatures, changes in rainfall patterns, and more frequent extreme weather events. These changes have significantly impacted agriculture, water resources, and public health.  Although Mexico is known to have the second-largest economy in Latin America, the country continues to have high rates of rural poverty and significant social and economic inequalities. The country is unique with its diverse landscape, which includes deserts, mountains, beaches, and tropical ..read more

Deforestation happens everywhere, even in India. In 2010, India had 31.3 million hectares of natural forest, extending over 11% of its land area. In 2021, it lost 127 kilo/hectares of natural forest, equivalent to 64.4 megatons of CO₂ emissions.That’s why every system that includes trees is a major win, including agroforestry. In India, agroforestry has been practiced for centuries and is becoming increasingly popular as a way to address the challenges of deforestation, soil degradation, and climate change. The Indian government has also supported agroforestry through various programs and poli ..read more

Here are a few frequently asked questions (FAQs), compiled to quickly answer your questions about Regenerative Agriculture.  What is the exact definition of regenerative agriculture? Regenerative agriculture is a holistic, systems-thinking approach to farming and food production that seeks to improve and maintain the health and productivity of soil, ecosystems, and communities. It’s based on the principles of agroecology, which recognizes the interconnections between soil, plants, animals, and people and seeks to create systems that are both productive and sustainable. This is achieved by ..read more

2022 and climate change: an annus horribilis for the planet and all of us Last year, our planet continued its alarming warming trend. According to an analysis made by the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), 2022 has been the sixth warmest year on record since 1880 and the 46th consecutive year with global temperatures rising above the 20th-century average. The ten warmest years on record have all occurred since 2010 (9 out of 10 occurred within the timespan 2014-2022). Communities around the world continued experiencing impacts that scientists always see as connected to glob ..read more

Regenerative agriculture was one of the major themes in discussions at COP27. reNature’s founder Felipe Villela represented the organization at the 27th Conference of the Parties to work together with other global leaders in suggesting and implementing solutions to climate and food security related issues. The 27th annual United Nations Climate Change Conference – known as COP27 and hosted by Egypt – ended on November 20, 2022. World leaders gathered to work towards the implementation of existing climate agreements and discuss urgent actions to address climate change. After a hard week of ..read more

Whether you call it soil, mud, dirt, earth, or sand, the ground we walk on is full of organisms crucial for nature. Besides water, it is where life on earth starts. When you want to restore nature, you must start improving soil quality as the soil serves as a building block for organism survival in every habitat. As such, we must deliberate efforts to ensure the soil is healthy. The ecological system should be sustained rather than overexploited, destroyed, or wiped out. The negative trends in the environment have called for environmental sustainability. The major players in achieving this are ..read more

reNature and Labl have been working hard to revitalize and reimagine the cotton industry in Voi, Kenya. We have co-developed a regenerative design for cotton that is ready to be shared with the local community of 5.000 farmers. In the project’s next phase, reNature will work with Labl to establish a Model Farm at their processing facility, which Labl will then replicate on four  community member plots in the neighboring sub-counties.  Why Kenyan cotton? Until the 1970s, Kenya was a major cotton producer for domestic and international consumption. At its peak, the industry supported m ..read more