永續性｜SUSTAINABILITY
什麼是再生農業？深入了解再生有機農業原則
What is regenerative agriculture? A deep dive into Regenerative Organic Agriculture principles
過去一個世紀，工業化農業大大提高了糧食產量，但也為地球帶來了沉重的代價。土壤嚴重貧瘠，地下水位下降，生物多樣性喪失，溫室氣體排放加劇。這不僅影響了環境，也影響了人類社會的福祉。
再生有機農業是一種利用旨在恢復土壤生態系統的耕作原則和實踐來扭轉這種破壞的方法。透過輪作、盡量減少土壤擾動以及避免使用合成殺蟲劑和除草劑等措施，再生有機農業有助於保護生物多樣性，調節水和養分的循環，並透過固碳來緩解氣候變遷。
這是一個重要且令人振奮的轉變，它標誌著人們的農業理念從旨在減少損害的永續農業轉向了旨在修復地球及其重要生態系統的再生農業概念。
Over the past century, industrial agriculture has dramatically increased food production - but at a steep cost for the planet. Soils have been significantly depleted, water tables drained, biodiversity lost, and greenhouse gas emissions amplified. This has affected not only the environment but the wellbeing of human society too.
Regenerative organic agriculture is a way to reverse this damage using farming principles and practices designed to restore the soil ecosystem. Using practices such as crop rotation, minimal soil disturbance and avoiding synthetic pesticides and herbicides, regenerative organic agriculture can help preserve biodiversity, regulate the cycling of water and nutrients, and mitigate climate change by sequestering atmospheric CO2.
This is an important and exciting shift away from a sustainable farming mindset that aims to do less harm, and towards a regenerative mindset that aims to focus on healing the earth and its vital ecosystems.
什麼是再生有機農業？為什麼它如此重要？
再生有機農業是一種整體性的耕作和土地管理方法，它不僅維護當地生態系統的健康，更積極致力於恢復甚至改善生態系統。
人類自古以來就依賴土地生存，像其他生物一樣利用土地資源來維持自己。但隨著工具和技術的發展，我們開始過度索取。最終，我們意識到自己的行為正在破壞地球，永續發展運動應運而生，旨在阻止這種破壞。
What is Regenerative Organic Agriculture - and why is it important?
Regenerative organic agriculture is a holistic approach to farming and land managementthat goes beyond maintaining the health of local ecosystems and actively tries to restore and even enhance them.
Human beings have always lived off the land, using its resources to sustain ourselves just like other creatures. But as our tools and technologies developed, we began to extract more and more for ourselves. Eventually, we started to understand that our actions were damaging the planet, and the sustainability movement grew to try and stop this damage.
今天，我們超越了永續發展的範疇，開始思考如何不僅保護環境，而且扭轉已經造成的破壞。透過積極選擇再生技術，再生有機農業旨在：
Today, we are going beyond sustainability to look at how we can not only protect but reverse the damage that has been done. By proactively choosing regenerative techniques, regenerative organic agriculture aims to:
改善土壤健康和肥力
Improve soil health and fertility
增加地上和地下生物多樣性
Increase biodiversity above and below the ground
增強水循環和蓄水能力
Enhance water cycles and retention
封存大氣中的碳（稱為碳農業）Sequester atmospheric carbon (known as carbon farming)
建構具有韌性的生態系統和社區
Build resilient ecosystems and communities
再生有機聯盟的支柱
The pillars of the Regenerative Organic Alliance
2017年，由農民、商業領袖和專家組成的再生有機聯盟制定了一項名為「再生有機認證™」的標準。這項高標準的認證適用於食品、纖維和個人護理成分，其建立在三大支柱之上。
In 2017, the Regenerative Organic Alliance - a group of farmers, business leaders, and experts - created a standard called Regenerative Organic Certified™. The high-bar certification, which applies to food, fibre and personal care ingredients, is built on three key pillars.
支柱一：土壤健康
這一支柱著重於建造和維護富含有機質和微生物的土壤。其原則包括：
- 採用少耕或免耕耕作方式，最大限度地減少土壤擾動，以保護土壤結構（包括重要的真菌網絡），並減少土壤侵蝕。
- 透過輪作和覆蓋作物等做法，最大限度地提高生物多樣性和作物多樣性，以改善養分循環，控制害蟲，創造棲息地。
- 用覆蓋物保持土壤表面，並確保土壤中始終有活根，這有助於保持水分、調節溫度和防止水土流失。
- 盡量減少合成投入，摒棄合成肥料、殺蟲劑和基因改造生物，轉而依靠自然過程。
Pillar 1: Soil Health
This pillar focuses on building and maintaining soils that are rich in organic matter and microbial life. Principles include:
- Minimising soil disturbance using low-till or no-till farming to protect the structure of the soil - including networks of important fungus - and reduce erosion.
- Maximising biodiversity and crop diversity with practices like crop rotation and cover cropping to improve nutrient cycling, keep pests under control and create habitats.
- Keeping soil coveredby mulching and ensuring that there are always living roots in the soil, which helps retain moisture, regulate temperature, and prevent erosion.
- Minimising synthetic inputs, moving away from synthetic fertilisers, pesticides, and GMOs (genetically modified organisms) and relying on natural processes instead.
支柱二：動物福利
這個理念的核心在於，在盡可能讓動物展現自然行為的條件下飼養牠們。其原則包括：
- 以牧場為基礎的管理方式，優先採用輪牧，避免動物長時間圈養在同一地點，並為它們提供自然環境。
- 杜絕集中式動物飼養場（CAFO），這種工業化養殖方式將動物長時間圈養在狹小的空間內。
- 再生有機農業的「動物福利五大自由」：
- 免於飢渴的自由
- 免於不適的自由
- 免於疼痛、傷害或疾病的自由
- 表達正常行為的自由
- 免於恐懼或痛苦的自由
Pillar 2: Animal Welfare
This pillar is about raising animals in conditions that allow them to behave as naturally as possible. Principles include:
- Pasture-based management that prioritises rotational grazing rather than keeping animals in one place for too long, and provides them with natural environments.
- No Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs), an industrial practice where animals are contained in cramped conditions for long periods of time.
- Regenerative Organic Agriculture’s ‘Five Freedoms of Animal Welfare’:
- Freedom from hunger and thirst
- Freedom from discomfort
- Freedom from pain, injury or disease
- Freedom to express normal behavior
- Freedom from fear or distress
支柱三：社會公平
這支柱著重於滿足農民、農場工人和當地社區的需求。其原則包括：
- 公平的工資和良好的工作條件，例如公平對待和安全的工作環境，保障農場工人的權益。
- 為農民合作社和工人代表提供支持的民主組織。
- 透明度和問責制，包括公平定價和為農民提供長期合約。
Pillar 3: Social Fairness
This pillar focuses on the needs of farmers, farmworkers and local communities. Principles include:
- Fair wages and working conditions such as equitable treatment and safe environments for farmworkers.
- Democratic organisations that provide support for farmer co-ops and worker representation.
- Transparency and accountability including fair pricing and long-term contracts for farmers.
再生有機農業有哪些好處？
What are the benefits of Regenerative Organic Agriculture?
採用再生有機農業實踐有許多好處，對環境、經濟和社會層面都有正面的影響。
There are numerous benefits to using regenerative organic agriculture practices, which have positive impacts on the environment, the economy and at a social level.
Davines如何支持再生有機農業
How Davines is supporting Regenerative Organic Agriculture
我們與再生有機農業的緣起，是與羅代爾研究所合作，成立了歐洲再生有機中心。
Our journey with regenerative organic agriculture started with the foundation of our European Regenerative Organic Center, in collaboration with the Rodale Institute.
EROC is the first research, education and dissemination center in Italy and Europe in the field of regenerative organic agriculture led by a cosmetics company. Its focus is on expanding the supply of regenerative organic ingredients, training farmers, and pushing the frontiers of sustainability through research.
The active ingredients in the evolved Essential Haircare family are sourced from Regenerative Organic Certified™ farms worldwide, delivering both exceptional results and better care for our planet. As before, the label includes details of the farmers we work with, celebrating the incredible work they are doing for our planet.
聆聽他們的故事
Hear their stories
展望未來
Looking to the future
在全球推廣再生有機農業標準並非易事。農業部門需要時間轉型，也需要初期資金投入、教育、提升市場認知。
但希望猶存。
消費者、品牌和政策制定者越來越意識到我們世界所遭受的破壞，以及迫切需要做出改變，不僅是為了防止進一步的破壞，更是為了恢復至關重要的生態系統。隨著再生有機農業及其益處的傳播，我們有理由相信，我們可以重塑糧食系統，使其既造福人類又造福地球。
再生有機農業是推動環境和社會變革的有力解決方案，尤其透過「再生有機認證™」之類的認證體系，該體係要求個人、組織和領導者始終遵循高標準。最令人欣慰的是，我們每個人都可以貢獻一份力量。透過尋找並支持「再生有機認證™」認證，詢問品牌的產品來源，並廣而告之，您傳遞了一個明確的訊息：您將不再接受任何破壞地球的行為。您的力量遠超乎您的想像。
Making regenerative organic agricultural standard practice across the globe is not an easy task. It will take time for the farming sector to make the transition, as well as initial financial investment, education and greater awareness in the market place.
But there is hope.
Consumers, brands and policymakers are increasingly aware of the damage that has been done to our world and the urgent need to make changes in order to not only prevent further damage but regenerate vital ecosystems. As word of Regenerative Organic Agriculture and its benefits spread, we can hope that we will begin to see that it is possible to reshape our food systems in a way that cares for both people and the planet.
Regenerative Organic Agriculture is a powerful solution for environmental and social change, especially through certifications such as Regenerative Organic Certified™, which hold individuals, organisations and leaders to consistently high standards. The best news is that every single one of us can play our part. By seeking out and supporting Regenerative Organic Certified™ certification, asking brands about their sourcing, and spreading the word, you send a clear message: that you will no longer accept practices that damage our planet. You are more powerful than you could ever imagine.
From soil to salon
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