The Avocado Industry’s Turning Point: How Corporate Accountability Is Reducing Deforestation in Mexico

Corporations have the power to demand more from their suppliers. When this influence is directed properly, corporations can catalyze significant positive change for all stakeholders. This is demonstrated in the continuing evolution of Mexico's avocado industry, where shareholder engagement, political action, NGO efforts, and community organization are helping corporations to address rampant illegal deforestation and its impacts.

BiodiversityElizabeth LevyFebruary 4, 2025Elizabeth Levy, deforestation, agriculture

Deep Sea Mining Isn't Worth The Risk

The benefits of a functioning environment are at risk, and shareholders are raising the alarm. The emerging deep sea mining (DSM) industry embodies one of the most significant new threats to global biodiversity.

BiodiversityElizabeth LevyMarch 18, 2024Elizabeth Levy, mining, deep sea mining