IPBES Workshop on Biodiversity and Pandemics Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) 2020 Summary by PlantBasedData.org IPBES is one of the foremost institutions regarding environmental science and biodiversity with a mission to: Track biodiversity on the Earth as impacted by human activities, as well as consequences to human society. Educate people and make recommendations…

Rebooting and Reimagining Healthy and Sustainable Food Systems in the G20 The EAT-Lancet Forum 2020 Summary by PlantBasedData.org Climate change, biodiversity loss, food security, and diet-related illnesses are major concerns, and this report by Eat-Lancet shows that changing diets is one of the single most effective strategies we have to building a better future. The concept of planetary health comes from…

In a world overwhelmed by irrelevant information, clarity is key — In the realm of opinion and anecdotes, there is much debate and divergence; often vociferous, often irrational. This is true of any important subject and especially those where personal or financial vested interests exist. Plant based diets draw such controversy. Until recently it was difficult to mention the subject in…