Dr Helena Wright

@_HWright

Policy Director at 48trn . Interested in climate, food, oceans & saving the planet. New mum. Former & . Views my own.

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    24 Nov 2021

    BREAKING NEWS, on EU taxonomy, investors express concern on agriculture criteria: "It is critical that the EU Taxonomy only defines as green those sectors that are genuinely environmentally sustainable" said Helena Wright

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  2. Jan 31

    This step could have major global implications for reducing emissions, as mentioned in the article, as well as improved food security, reducing risk, and risk.

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  3. Jan 31

    Fascinating to see China has included plant-based meat into its 5-year agricultural plan for the first time. Big news! "For the first time, China included cultivated meats & other “future foods” like plant-based eggs"

    "By promoting cultivated meat, China could reduce greenhouse gas emissions from raising livestock while ensuring that it maintains food security," writes for , check it: (h/t -APAC )
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  4. Jan 26

    Nice to see FAIRR's work cited... 'the pledges are additive...selling consumers more plant-based food but not necessarily less animal-based food' 'According to FAIRR, two UK grocers... are reporting on their ratio of animal-based to plant-based sales

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    Jan 21

    4/ In the coming years, we might start to see more anti-factory farming and environmental NGOs campaign for stronger pledges. Agriculture is one of the biggest sources of GHGs, yet companies and politicians (and consumers) largely ignore it. That’s starting to change.

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  6. Jan 20

    Antibiotic resistance is now killing more people than malaria or AIDS, global study says "Giving livestock fewer antibiotics, ensuring better hygiene... is also important" Read more:

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    Jan 17

    Don't miss out on an exciting webinar! Tomorrow, our Policy team will cover key findings from the Coller FAIRR Protein Producer Index 2021/22 with a focus on Asia and what this means for financial institutions. To register for this event, head to .

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    Jan 11

    Great blog from colleagues on policy in 2021: *Investors "called for all G7 nations to end the routine preventative use of antibiotics for growth promotion" *But AMR was barely discussed in leaders’ speeches at

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  9. Jan 13

    Looking forward to speaking at this WWF webinar on the role of in sector in Asia along with and The webinar will also cover findings from research

    On January 18th, our Policy Team, represented by and , will speak at a webinar exploring the role of in transforming our and the growing demand for . To register for this event, head to .
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  10. Jan 12

    Fascinating graphic shows where agricultural subsidies are directed in various countries. Shows EU & China among the largest providers of subsidies

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    Jan 12

    Rich nations could see ‘double climate dividend’ by switching to plant-based foods | w/comment from Read:

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    Jan 12

    With the now considering the inclusion of and in the , put together some industry reactions including insights from our Policy Director, . Head to to read the full article.

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  13. Jan 11

    Great blog from colleagues on policy in 2021: *Investors "called for all G7 nations to end the routine preventative use of antibiotics for growth promotion" *But AMR was barely discussed in leaders’ speeches at

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  14. Jan 10

    Important words from here: "Political reality is very flexible, but the limits of our ecosystem are unyielding"

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  15. Jan 10

    Important column here - 'toxic taxonomy' "It goes even further than the already fairly extreme scenario of the Netflix blockbuster Don’t Look Up" "If politics so obviously uses greenwashing, how can we prevent companies from following suit? "

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  16. Retweeted
    Jan 6

    I'm very happy to be a nominator for the Earthshot prize! If you can think of any awesome people / companies / projects that could significantly REDUCE METHANE this decade. please do message me!

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  17. Jan 5

    Big news from UK: Fur and foie gras imports set to be banned within months Dozen of other countries, including the UK, Austria, Belgium, Italy, the Netherlands and Norway have already banned fur farming

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    14 Dec 2021
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    I make it that farmed animals are 22x the weight of wild animals, though I don't immediately have a factory farming split.

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    2 Dec 2021
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    2⃣ Speaking of , I was impressed by this graph & I think anyone concerned about animal welfare as well as pollution & climate should be. That JBS produces as much manure as a country like India speaks for itself

    Fascinating graph: Latest FAIRR report shows that some of the largest meat companies produce manure equivalent to that of whole countries JBS produces manure equivalent to that of India
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  20. 28 Dec 2021

    It was great to be part of this 'elevator pitch' interview at "it's great to see agricultural innovation coming up the agenda"

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    VIDEO 1 - Could you describe your favourite agricultural innovation in the length of an escalator ride? allies rise to the challenge at ,
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    16 Dec 2021

    Thank you for this piece in on our meeting with The Crown Estate

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