(par 9.5.3) What does the Future of Sustainability Look Like
What does the Future of Sustainability Look Like https://www.jerseygirlorganics.co.nz/post/what-does-the-future-of-sustainability-look-like By JERSEY GIRL ORGANICS Updated: Nov 8, 2021 Over 30 years, Our Common Future, otherwise known as the Brundtland Report, defined sustainable development in a way we are all most familiar with. The book, published by the United Nations, was the result of a 900-day exercise […]
(par 9.5.2.4) Empowering female farmers to feed the world
Empowering female farmers to feed the world https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/article/partner-content-empowering-female-farmers Closing the global gender gap in agriculture would grow food production and build sustainable futures for women. BY MARYELLEN KENNEDY DUCKETT In much of the world, the face of farming is female. Globally, reports the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the majority of economically active women […]
(par 9.5.2.3) Peru’s indigenous people protest against relicensing of oil concession
Peru’s indigenous people protest against relicensing of oil concession http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/feb/02/perus-indigenous-people-protest-against-re-licensing-of-oil-concession David Hill Monday 2 February 2015 17.29 GMT Kichwa communities bar River Tigre, an Amazon tributary, with cables to stop oil company boats from passing and accuse government of turning a blind eye to contamination from oil operations in the forest Hundreds of indigenous people […]