Our Case Featured: Seed to Table for a Sustainable Future in East China

Business and Biodiversity:Reciprocal Connections in the Context of Socio-Ecological Production Landscapes and Seascapes (SEPLS) © 2025

Part of the book series: Satoyama Initiative Thematic Review (SITR)

Business and Biodiversity

Reciprocal Connections in the Context of Socio-Ecological Production Landscapes and Seascapes (SEPLS)

Editors:

• Maiko Nishi, 

• Suneetha M. Subramanian, 

• Philip Varghese

This publication explores the intricate relationship between business and biodiversity within SEPLS, highlighting how enterprises can contribute to ecological sustainability while benefiting from biodiversity-driven approaches. Through diverse case studies, it demonstrates innovative business models that integrate environmental conservation with economic activities.

Our case study, “From Seed to Table: A Business Case Study on Promoting a Sustainable Agri-Food System in East China” examines a community-driven approach to agricultural biodiversity conservation. It showcases how smallholder farmers, local enterprises, and civil society collaborate to establish a sustainable seed-to-table system, ensuring food sovereignty, ecological resilience, and market viability. This case highlights the potential of agri-food businesses to support biodiversity while fostering economic sustainability.

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“From Seed to Table: A Business Case Study on Promoting a Sustainable Agri-Food System in East China” 

Li, G., Song, X., Shen, Y. (2025). From Seed to Table: A Business Case Study on Promoting a Sustainable Agri-Food System in East China. In: Nishi, M., Subramanian, S.M., Varghese, P. (eds) Business and Biodiversity. Satoyama Initiative Thematic Review. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-7574-3_12

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