Wednesday, 5 November, 2025

Sustainable Medicine & Local Solutions

Tropical Forests: Medicinal Treasures Threatened by Deforestation

Tropical forests, covering just 7% of Earth's land surface, are powerhouses of biodiversity and medical innovation. They house around 80% of terrestrial species, serving as genetic reservoirs for compounds that form the basis of 60-80% of anticancer and antibiotic drugs {1}{2}. From quinine for malaria to vincristine for chemotherapy, these ecosystems have provided treatments for ailments including heart disease,...

Sustainable Food Systems and Local Nutrition Solutions for Preventive Health in 2025

The global food system faces unprecedented challenges, from greenhouse gas emissions to diet-related illnesses, but 2025 marks a pivotal year for transformative solutions. Recent studies highlight how local nutrition strategies can serve as preventive health tools, aligning environmental resilience with human well-being. For instance, plant-based diets could slash food production emissions by up to 70%, per Stanford University assessments...