Our analysis shows that Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry are at the epicenter of a planetary polycrisis where everything is interconnected:
Climate as a “Threat Multiplier”: Climate change is no longer a distant threat but an active force amplifying all other problems. Droughts devastate agriculture, warming oceans force fish stocks to flee, creating chaos for fisheries, and an increased risk of wildfires threatens forestry.
Erosion of Natural Capital: The very foundation of production – healthy soil, clean water, and biodiversity – is being destroyed. Industrial agriculture depletes the soil, overfishing empties the oceans, and illegal logging ruins critical ecosystems, creating a vicious cycle of degradation.
Systemic Waste and Lack of Credibility: The entire system is characterized by massive inefficiencies and a lack of transparency. Huge amounts of food are lost in the supply chain. A large part of the global fish catch is illegal (IUU), and a massive portion of the timber trade is likewise illegal, making it nearly impossible to know if a product is sourced legally and sustainably.
Human Cost and Lack of Trust: The sectors are marked by dangerous working conditions and exploitation. There is a fundamental lack of credibility and transparency in the supply chains, where consumers and businesses can rarely verify if a product has been produced legally and ethically.
Connect every link in the value chain – from farm and forest to fishing vessel – on a single, verified source of truth. Ensure full traceability and data integrity from source to final product, eliminating doubt and building trust.
Ensure every worker, from farmhand to forestry operator, holds the correct and valid safety certifications. The “Living CV” provides a real-time, verifiable record of competencies, enhancing safety and mitigating operational risk.
Track every asset with precision, from tractors and fishing quotas to certified timber logs, using the Global Catalog and KU-P. Combat illegal trade and guarantee the origin and legality of your products with an unbreakable digital thread.
Build a global network of pre-verified partners and suppliers. The KnowUs platform provides the transparency required to document sustainability, fight greenwashing, and prove compliance with international standards and regulations.