World Environment Day - 5 June 2009

The plant science industry considers the environment and its conservation a top priority. The members of CropLife International are dedicated to providing the world's farmers with the tools to help them feed a population that is expected to reach 9 billion by 2050 in a sustainable way.

Fact Sheet on Climate Change

Climate change is an important risk factor for food production and development. Increasing crop failures and livestock deaths are already imposing high economic losses and undermining food security in parts of Sub-Saharan Africa, and they could get far more severe as global warming continues.

International Day of Biological Diversity 2009 (May 22)

Plant science technologies help us to feed more people on less land, thus conserving biodiversity and natural habitats by stemming the encroachment of agriculture.

Biotech crops making important contributions to sustainable farming

New (annual) study shows biotech crops have delivered significant global economic and environmental benefits and are making important contributions to global food production & security.

Statement of Canadian, American and Australian Wheat Organizations on Wheat Biotechnology Commercialization

In the interest of expressing support for more efficient, sustainable and profitable production of wheat around the world, the undersigned organizations have approved the following joint statement concerning commercialization of biotechnology in wheat.

Commission on Sustainable Development - May 2009

Business and Industry, Farmers and Scientists held a Farming First lunch event at CSD 17 on 5 May to focus on roundtable discussions around nine questions, aiming to draw out concrete examples of successful policies and suggestions for governments. For more information on Farming First and an update on statements made at CSD, please follow the link below.