Alan McClay

Alan McClay is the CEO of Better Cotton, the world’s largest cotton sustainability programme working with nearly 60 partners to deliver training to 2.9 million farmers in 26 countries.

Twitter : @AlanMcClay

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Earth Calling at COP15 – we're running out of chances to protect nature, land and the very soil beneath our feet

8 December 2022

Environment

Earth Calling at COP15 – we’re running out of chances to protect nature, land and the very soil beneath our feet

Alan McClay: “Success or failure with regards to the future of the world’s land and its ability to sustain life is one determining factor: soil health. The [...]Read the full article

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