Is There a Connection Between Religion and Responsibility for Preserving Biodiversity? Representatives of three religions – Christianity, Judaism, and Islam – will discuss this question on 2nd September at the Zwinglihaus in Basel. At this open event, not only the speakers but also participants will be invited to share their own thoughts and feelings on the topic. […]

Who doesn't want to be pretty and fashionable? That’s what the fashion industry is for! But everything comes at a price—one we don’t pay at the checkout, but through the overuse of the planet’s resources, the loss of biodiversity, and growing social inequalities. Understanding the situation Recently, researchers from University of Pisa published a detailed analysis in the International Journal of the Commons, presenting their scientific findings on the global operation of the fashion industry. The analysis provides an overview of [...]

Money talks Did you know that Brazil is the world’s largest exporter of soy? And that most of these shipments head to the Netherlands? The situation is similar with beef—here too, the Netherlands is the biggest importer. While large-scale producers and traders happily pocket the profits, Brazil—especially the Amazon and Cerrado regions—struggles with severe land conflicts, pollution, and the destruction of wildlife and soils. Will trade rules address the problem? The EU’s deforestation regulation (EUDR) was designed to exclude products [...]