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Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing is on the rise, according to a new report from Planet Tracker, a financial think-tank that wants to see the loopholes tightened.

Changing rainfall patterns result in lower crop yields, leading farmers to clear forest to grow more crops

Recurring drought, regular power outages and a devastated farming industry - these are the problems scientists say Brazil could face as research suggests the rainforest-rich country is drying out at an alarming rate.

Simple changes in wet processing can substantially lower environmental impacts and increase financial savings in the textile industry a new report shows.

Researchers are estimating 39 countries are likely to be exempted from a ban on fishing subsidies proposed at the WTO.

The world has been pressuring Brazil about the deforestation of the Amazon rainforest within its borders for decades. New ESG-style initiatives are being adopted by Brazilian banks and businesses, but it could be the climate impact closer to home that’s creating the impetus for real change.

Japan Focus: Seafood sustainability, non-alcoholic sangria, radioactive water controversy and more feature in our round-up Seafood sustainability, non-alcoholic sangria, radioactive water controversy and more feature in this edition of Japan Focus. According to a new seafood industry report focused on Japan by financial think tank Planet Tracker dubbed  ‘Against The Tide’​, Japan’s seafood industry is facing a major challenge - Too much natural capital (such...

In the first ever edition of Sustainability Snippets, we see how sustainability is affecting multiple F&B sectors from edible insects to seafood and even packaging, showcasing the rising impact this is having on shaping the overall food industry as a whole.

Japanese seafood firms have been urged to employ strategies where sustainability and financial profitability are linked in order to counteract downward industry trends and avoid both environmental and financial failure.

Professional Pensions rounds up some of the latest ESG and climate news from across the industry.