The future of Nature is in our hands and our mouths...

Food is one of our closest connections with nature.

The health of our bodies and the health of ecosystems are deeply linked through the way we grow, produce and consume food.

For billions of years, life on Earth has depended on balanced ecosystems where species coexist and support one another.

Today, with a global population of more than 8 billion people, human activity — especially industrial food production — is putting increasing pressure on soils, biodiversity and natural resources.

As the global population grows, the challenge is no longer only producing more food, but producing it in ways that respect ecological balance.

“Changing the way we eat may be one of the most powerful ways to protect nature.”

Industrial agriculture often depends on intensive land use, pesticides and artificial fertilizers that damage soil life and surrounding ecosystems.

At the same time, many urban populations have become disconnected from seasonal, local and naturally balanced food systems.

Rethinking food systems

More sustainable food systems may include:

• seasonal foods,

• local production,

• biodiversity-friendly agriculture,

• urban growing,

• and healthier eating habits.

Small changes in how we eat and grow food can positively impact both people and nature.

Balance starts with food

At BI&O, we explore Efficient Food Systems as a way to connect food, biodiversity, healthier cities and more balanced ways of living.

The secret is in balance, inside us and out of us. #balanceinnout

Elena Naranjo, founder of BI&O