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Apr 2026
Climate extremes in the UK are driving up lamb prices for consumers
After periods of extreme weather, farmgate prices for lamb surged by 11% to 25%. This briefing marks the debut of our year-long series, which investigates how extreme weather events are challenging the resilience of global food systems.
Mar 2026
Strait of Hormuz disruption highlights the case for reducing fertiliser dependence
Improving fertiliser management and adopting agroecological practices can reduce dependence on synthetic fertilisers and generate up to USD 600 billion in societal benefits.
Dec 2025
Climate change is leading to less and worse-tasting sparkling wine
Higher temperatures and more unpredictable and extreme weather conditions are changing the specific conditions needed to produce iconic sparking wines.
Nov 2025
Natural capital is a high-return investment in resilience
Multi-sector evidence shows that investing in natural capital – the world’s stock of natural assets and ecosystem services that support economies and human well-being – delivers strong, measurable economic value.
Congo Basin deforestation threatens regional rainfall and global cocoa supply
New ZCA analysis finds that conservation is cheaper than the cost of inaction for European importers.
Deforestation in Brazil’s Cerrado reduces soy production and threatens supply chains
Brazil and soy-importing countries face a critical window to support forest-positive agriculture and secure future soy supplies.