We challenge the widespread appraisal that organic farming is the fundamental alternative
to conventional farming for harnessing biodiversity in agricultural landscapes. Certification of …

Racism. Sexism. Heterosexism. Gender binarism. Together, they comprise intimately
harmful, distinct, and entangled societal systems of self-serving domination and privilege …

We are part of Nature, not separate from it. We rely on Nature to provide us with food, water
and shelter; regulate our climate and disease; maintain nutrient cycles and oxygen …

BACKGROUND Biodiversity is under siege, with greatly enhanced rates of local and global
extinction and the decline of once-abundant species. Current rates of human-induced …

Striving to feed a population set to reach almost 10 billion people by 2050 in a sustainable
way is high on the research and policy agendas. Further intensification and expansion of …

Rising global demand for vegetable oil during the last few decades has led to a drastic
increase in the land area under oil palm. Especially in Southeast Asia, the oil palm boom …

Agrifood supply chains contribute to many environmental and social problems. Sustainability
standards—rules that supply chain actors may follow to demonstrate their commitment to …

Ecologists and farmers often have contrasting perceptions about the value of natural habitat
in agricultural production landscapes, which so far has been little acknowledged in ecology …

Abstract In Latin America, the cultivation of Arabica coffee (Coffea arabica) plays a critical
role in rural livelihoods, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable development. Over the …

Land-use transitions can enhance the livelihoods of smallholder farmers but potential
economic-ecological trade-offs remain poorly understood. Here, we present an …