Davos 26: Who is Aiding Nestlé in Regenerative Agriculture?

According to Earth.Org, regenerative agriculture in the US could help draw down 250 million tonnes of CO₂e GHG annually.

At the World Economic Forum’s meeting, Davos, Nestlé announced its collaboration with multiple companies to maximise regenerative agriculture.

The aim is to build knowledge and skills in young people, give back to farmers and show the benefits of regenerative agriculture.

Teaming up for nature

At Davos, Nestlé announced its launch of two partnerships, building on the already present partnership with the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO).

"We partner to better understand so we can learn, adapt and implement," says Stephanie Hart, Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer at Nestlé, at Davos.

Nestlé is partnering with The Nature Conservancy (TNC), one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental nonprofit globally.

The second partnership is with Goodwall, a gamified mobile platform for young people to help them develop career skills, connect with opportunities and positively contribute to society.

Chris Hogg, Global Head of Public Affairs at Nestlé, writes on LinkedIn that these partners can: “Help us spot solutions we might miss, help us give farmers the confidence and backing to take what can feel like a big leap into regenerative practices and help show that regenerative agriculture practices can be good for nature AND good business for farmers, communities and for companies like ours.”

The Nature Conservancy

TNC is a global environmental non-profit dedicated to creating a world where people and nature can thrive. 

Founded in the US in 1951 through grassroots action, it now operates across 83 countries and territories, supported by more than a million members, over 1,000 scientists and a global network of partners.

Its mission focuses on tackling the interconnected crises of climate change and biodiversity loss through science-led conservation, policy influence and market-based solutions. 

With a critical window to act before 2030, the organisation aims to reduce or store 3 gigatons of CO₂ emissions annually, conserve billions of acres of land and ocean, protect freshwater systems and support millions of local and Indigenous stewards. 

“Sustainability is productivity,” says Jennifer Morris, CEO of The Nature Conservancy, at Davos.

“It may look like philanthropy, but it’s not.”

As part of this work, TNC is leading a collaborative effort with Nestlé, the United Nations Economic Commission of Latin America and the Caribbean and the Helmholtz Environmental Research Centre to promote regenerative ranching and agriculture, transitioning multiple value chains towards practices that enhance climate resilience, biodiversity and productivity. 

Aligned with its 2030 goals, the initiative will transform three million hectares, or 7.4 million acres, of agricultural land into regenerative landscapes, cut GHG emissions by 25% and positively impact 22,000 people.

World Farmer’s Organisation

The WFO is a member-driven international body bringing together national farmers’ organisations and agricultural cooperatives from all continents, representing more than 1 billion farmers worldwide. 

It gives farmers a direct voice in international policy processes and multilateral fora, ensuring global decisions on agriculture, food systems and rural development reflect farmers’ lived realities and expertise. 

Guided by values of inclusion, solidarity, democracy and independence, WFO aims to be the world’s largest independent farmers’ voice. 

In October 2025, it formed a first-of-its-kind partnership with Nestlé to advance climate-resilient food systems through regenerative agriculture and viable farming models, particularly in dairy supply chains, supporting farmers’ livelihoods, rural economies and global food security.

“Regenerative agriculture is a way to create common added value,” says Arnold Puech d’Alissac, President of WFO, at Davos.

“WFO and Nestlé are creating mutual respect to support this.”

Goodwall: Regenerative farming capabilities

Goodwall is a mission-driven social enterprise and global digital community supporting students and young adults to navigate education, careers and skills development. 

With more than two million members across more than 150 countries, its mobile-first platform connects young people to jobs, scholarships and challenge-based learning opportunities while empowering them to tackle global issues such as climate change and mental health. 

Operating in 19 countries across five continents, Goodwall delivers its programmes in more than 20 languages through a diverse international team. 

As part of its focus on future-ready skills, Goodwall has partnered with Nestlé to equip the next generation with practical regenerative farming capabilities, using peer-to-peer learning to position agriculture as an attractive, sustainable career pathway.

“Talent moves the world,” says Taha Bawa, Co-Founder and CEO of Goodwall, at Davos.

“We need top talent to build resilient supply chains.”

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