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21 strategies for achieving a circular economy
Circular EconomyEnergyFood
March 25, 2022

21 strategies for achieving a circular economy

The latest Circularity Gap Report presents 21 strategies for shifting towards a circular economy. These strategies, which could lower use of new resources by 28% and greenhouse gas emissions by 39%, are categorised by key society-driven requirements, such as housing, nutrition and transport.

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Source: World Economic Forum
Geothermal energy for farming seafood
EnergyFood
February 4, 2022

Geothermal energy as a resource for seafood production

Geothermal energy is a renewable heat source which can efficiently regulate temperatures for aquaculture. Now adopted in 21 countries for farming fish, crustaceans, amphibians and reptiles, its overall use has increased by more than 13 percent since 2015. An intriguing prospect for global food supply.

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Source: Global Seafood Alliance
Transforming the global food system to avert a mass scale crisis
Food
November 19, 2021

Transforming the global food system to avert a mass scale crisis

Cascading fallout from the COVID crisis may yet develop into a food crisis for many. World Economic Forum Founder and Chairman Klaus Schwab recently outlined four ways food systems need to be transformed to make them healthier, more sustainable, more equitable and fairer for all.

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Source: World Economic Forum
Redefining farm skills for the technological age
EducationFoodICT
July 27, 2021

Redefining farm skills for the technological age

Agricultural productivity and performance need to be improved to feed a growing population. Emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and robotics will play a key role. Every job in farming will therefore require some reskilling within 10 years, with data analysis skills particularly important.

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Source: World Economic Forum
5 sustainable farming methods and practices
Food
June 29, 2021

5 sustainable farming methods and practices

Traditional agriculture involves many harmful techniques and is one of the leading contributors to global warming. However, sustainability can be achieved by switching to alternative natural practices and technological solutions which preserve essential resources and avoid contamination.

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Source: World Economic Forum
Mushroom-based building insulation
Circular EconomyFood
May 25, 2021

Mushroom-based building insulation

High-performance, non-toxic insulation panels you can grow? That’s what a London-based biomanufacturing company has developed! They’ve found that mycelium, the root structure of mushrooms, is perfect for preventing spread of fire, blocking out sound and even preventing heat loss.

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Source: World Economic Forum