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May 18

What does non-extractive AgTech look like?

Introduction We are currently in the middle of an agriculture tech (AgTech) boom. There is a plethora of solutions being developed that help make the farmer more data-informed. This boom is happening following a general rise in awareness of the poor shape the farming profession is in, and the very strong…

Agtech

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What does non-extractive AgTech look like?
What does non-extractive AgTech look like?

Mar 6

Why measuring biodiversity loss is not the most important problem to solve

Paradigm shifts and why environmental solutions need to be iterative Biodiversity loss matters Biodiversity loss (also known as biospheric integrity) is the most transcended of the 9 planetary boundaries. In layman’s terms, of all the forms of environmental damage we cause as a species the most severe one is the extinction of other…

Biodiversity

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Why measuring biodiversity loss is not the most important problem to solve
Why measuring biodiversity loss is not the most important problem to solve

Feb 20

What are the obstacles farmers face when transitioning to regenerative agriculture?

Regenerative agriculture is one of the more promising solutions to the environmental crisis, however there are still many obstacles farmers face when transitioning away from conventional farming Regenerative agriculture (or RegenAg) is a farming practice that leads to farmland and surrounding ecosystem regeneration. It is seen as adjacent to other…

Regenerative Agriculture

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What are the obstacles farmers face when transitioning to regenerative agriculture?
What are the obstacles farmers face when transitioning to regenerative agriculture?

Oct 18, 2021

How permaculture can inspire us to redesign our society

And why this is the tipping point for us to work with nature — For the last few months, I have been spending some time working on regenerative farming projects, communities and courses, and soaking in as much knowledge on permaculture as I can. In the background I have been reflecting on how some of the frameworks that apply to regenerative agriculture or more…

Permaculture

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How permaculture can inspire us to redesign our society
How permaculture can inspire us to redesign our society

Aug 22, 2021

How can tech startups help climate change?

And introduce the zen into climate solutions Like many of you, I have recently paid a lot of attention to climate change, especially after the IPCC report that clearly says we’ve been very naughty. My social media feeds are swarmed with alarmist posts, that can send me in a spiral…

Environment

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How can tech startups help climate change?
How can tech startups help climate change?

Apr 30, 2021

Why digitising the logistics industry is no mean task

Disclaimer — this thought piece is based on my experience, and I do not speak for anyone but myself here. The idea was to share an honest view from the inside of the industry. Happy to discuss further if you have complementary insight! So, you’re fresh, you’re ambitious, and you…

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Why digitising the logistics industry is no mean task
Why digitising the logistics industry is no mean task

Dec 3, 2017

The Nuance of Cities

How condensed organic human behaviour leads to trends and makes the world go round I am obsessed with cities. This is not a mere result of my bizarre outlying mindset but rather also a consequence of a generational trend. …

Travel

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The Nuance of Cities
The Nuance of Cities

Feb 18, 2017

Why healthy introspection is what you need

Especially in these overwhelming times Disclaimer: I by no means stand on a moral high ground on happiness, and this is not a sanctimonious or self-righteous guide, yet just a will to share everyday struggles and learnings as a fellow millennial. So these are pretty fucked up times it seems…

Life Lessons

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Why healthy introspection is what you need
Why healthy introspection is what you need
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