Tag: The National Geographic Society

The National Geographic Society and PepsiCo Fund Global Research to Help Accelerate Regenerative Agriculture

Stuart Mitchell

The National Geographic Society and PepsiCo have announced five new grants funding on-farm research to support practical advancements in regenerative agriculture, from rewilding prairies to leveraging AI technology to translate complex genomics into tangible farming guidance. The research will target critical food crops in climate-stressed production hot spots around the world. The scientists were selected from a highly competitive pool of talented researchers with proposals in 140 countries. They join a global community of National Geographic Explorers — scientists, conservationists, educators and storytellers who illuminate and protect the wonder of…

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The National Geographic Society and PepsiCo launch new “Food for Tomorrow” program focused on regenerative agriculture

Stuart Mitchell

The National Geographic Society and PepsiCo announced their collaboration to harness the power of science, storytelling, and education to inspire positive change throughout the global food system, with a focus on regenerative agriculture. The ​​Food for Tomorrow program will support National Geographic Explorer-driven stories and scientists diving into the future of food through breathtaking imagery, moving narratives, applied science-based projects and data visualization maps.  The world’s population is expected to reach 10 billion by 2050, and according to UNESCO reports, if current trends continue, close to 90% of the planet’s…

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