Biosphere Sustainability Consulting - Biodiversity, Ecology, and Agrifood

The biodiversity and ecological crisis, and viral spillover, are here and now, as is the need for an immediate shift in the way the agrifood sector functions. So we work with clients to protect the natural world from damage.

Yet the approach advised by governments, and countless others, has been far from transformational where the biosphere is concerned – instead, we seem to be entering a new age of binary analysis, dietary fads and misleading over-simplified solutions. To counter these trends, EcoCognito’s consultancy support stands up to the toughest external scientific scrutiny, because it is underpinned only by the most robust research and data.

Biodiversity, ecology and the agrifood sector are all highly complex, with countless interacting factors impacting sustainability – making realistic solutions challenging to identify and implement – so much so that we often work with Systems Engineers when tackling the more complex projects, applying deep systemic analysis to arrive at the most effective solutions for clients.

Did you know that planting trees can actually contribute to climate change? Despite being presented as a win-win solution by politicians, the media, and many ill-informed environmental activists and consultants, the science is heavily contested.

Our biodiversity and ecology work for clients has included: biodiversity target setting and strategy development, ecological impact assessments, guidance on the International Finance Corporation (IFC) Performance Standard 6 (PS6), sourcing alternatives to problem ingredients in food manufacturing – such as palm and soya, sourcing sustainable timber, and generic sustainable NPD support…

…as well as food manufacturing energy management optimisation, overgrazing prevention strategies, woodland management action plans – and more besides… we are an integrated sustainability consultancy, so it’s highly likely we can support your sustainability goals, whatever they may be – get in touch to find out how.

Soil carbon sequestration may provide a real sustainability solution to many agrifood businesses… It’s an emerging science, yet we are learning a great deal thanks to the work carried out by Rattan Lal and others.

Unlike many in our sector – be they sustainability consultancies or even environmental charities, we won’t fudge the science for your benefit, as has been done with “sustainable” palm oil, for example. Instead, we provide workable solutions to biodiversity, ecological and agrifood challenges; utilising only the most pertinent research – delivering leading results to clients.

Britain’s thought to have lost around 90% of its coppice woodland during the 20th century – over 500,000 acres: “Data from 7 surveys showed that the area of coppice declined … from 230 000 ha in 1905 to 23 000 ha in 1997” – Ralph Harmer and Jonathan Howe, The Silviculture and Management of Coppice Woodlands

EcoCognito’s work is always supported by the latest insights – and where there are knowledge gaps, we commission our own academic research for clients… we’re even developing our own agritech solution at Aberystwyth University, which will help land managers minimise overgrazing – a key contributor to biodiversity loss, worldwide.

Get in touch today and we guarantee to deliver realistic, resilient and robust solutions to your sustainability challenges.