Sustainable, regenerative agriculture & soil health

Why it matters

Agriculture is the bedrock of global food and economic security, providing jobs, livelihoods, and sustenance for billions of people worldwide. Yet our agriculture and food systems are also major drivers of environmental harm—responsible for around 90% of tropical deforestation, a third of global emissions, and the primary driver of biodiversity loss. At the same time, they are highly vulnerable to climate impacts and input shocks, compounding risks for farmers, businesses, and investors, and undermining the resilience of food systems. Sustainable, regenerative agriculture is increasingly recognized as a promising, pro-farmer solution, offering the potential to deliver attractive investment returns, higher and more stable farmer incomes, greater food and water security, more local jobs, increased biodiversity, and reduced carbon emissions. This is part of a broader transition to a more productive agricultural and land-use system that regenerates natural capital rather than depleting it.