Certificate Course on Agroecological, Regenerative & Organic Agriculture (AROA)
June 10, 2026 | Source: Regeneration International Discover how to grow food in ways that restore ecosystems, build healthier soil, and support long-term resilience, rooted in scientific principles and real-world practice. About the Course Regeneration International’s certificate course, offered in conjunction with South Seas University and taught by Prof. Dr. André Leu, blends regenerative agriculture, organic farming, and agroecology into a practical, science-based program that empowers you to design productive, climate-resilient farming systems. This 5-week foundational (101) training provides a coherent introduction to the concepts and practices that underpin regenerative land management and agroecological systems. It combines
Genetically Modified Microorganisms: Risks and Regulatory Considerations for Human and Environmental Health
February 13, 2026 | Source: MDPI | by Aaron Lerner, Arnon D. Lieber, Cass Nelson-Dooley, André Leu, Michelle Perro, Geoffrey Koch, Carina Benzvi, and Jeffrey Smith Advances in affordable genetic engineering have accelerated the creation and large-scale environmental release of genetically modified microorganisms (GMMs). While beneficial applications exist, GMMs may present unique, long-term risks to human and environmental health. Unlike static chemicals, GMMs are biologically active, self-replicating entities capable of rapid mutation and global dispersal. Current regulatory frameworks place responsibility on each country to regulate GMMs, without a clear, coordinated international policy. This review details critical risk
The Science Shows Glyphosate Must Be Banned
December 04, 2025 | Source: Regeneration International | by Dr. André Leu International Director, Regeneration International The Scientific Evidence Justifies Banning Glyphosate The primary scientific study pesticide regulators worldwide used to justify the approval of Glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup and many other herbicides, has been retracted due to fraud. This study, by Gary Williams, Robert Kroes, and Ian Munro, was used to cast doubt on the numerous published studies showing that Glyphosate caused cancers and many other diseases. Researchers Alexander A. Kauro and Naomi Oreskes published a study in Environmental Science and Policy that identified
Pesticides in Food Cause Brain Damage in Children
October 01, 2025 | Source: Regeneration International | by Dr. André Leu D.Sc., BA Com., Grad Dip Ed. More Evidence of Harm Two recent studies reveal that even tiny amounts of chlorpyrifos, a common pesticide that leaves residues on produce, can cause brain damage in unborn and developing children. This exposure occurs from consuming fresh fruits and vegetables that have been treated with this toxic insecticide. The latest review into Autism has ignored the effects of pesticides in the development of this and related diseases. Exposure to small amounts of pesticides in food can harm the brain’s
Response to “Neither Conventional nor GMO Article. What’s the Place of ‘New Genomic Techniques’ in Organic Agriculture?”
September 15, 2025 | Source: Regeneration International | by Dr. André Leu, Regeneration International Director The article,” Neither Conventional nor GMO. What’s the Place of ‘New Genomic Techniques’ in Organic Agriculture?” was inserted by error into the Regeneration International newsletter. We strongly disagree with this article for several reasons.This article is a GMO industry reiteration of many similar articles they have used to lobby industry, governments, and consumers to get the newer methods of modifying genetic material in plants and animals (‘new genomic techniques’ or ‘NGTs’) not classified as GMOs. The fact is that these NGTs artificially alter
There Is No Need to Poison Our Food – Higher Yields in Regenerative and Organic Agriculture Based on the Science of Agroecology
August 18, 2025 | Source: Regeneration International | by Dr. André Leu, Regeneration International Director Toxic synthetic pesticides and soluble chemical fertilizers are damaging our health and harming the environment. They significantly contribute to the rise of chronic diseases, the decline of insects, birds, and other species, as well as widespread pollution, algae blooms in our streams and rivers, and dead zones in the oceans. This is justified on the notion that without poisoning our food and environment, we would starve. This is a mythology created through ongoing misinformation campaigns by the poison cartels, their captive media,