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Do you speak "agrobiodiversity"?

Lex Icons™ are an eminently useful, peer-reviewed visual language of terms and machine-readable icons that describe how we create positive impacts to meet the globe’s greatest challenges.

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Born from an unprecedented global collaboration between hundreds of designers and agrifood system experts, the system that began as Foodicons™ has now evolved into the more comprehensive system of Lex Icons™, consisting of several thousands of machine-readable visual representations of foundational terms and concepts. Learn more here.

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Agrobiodiversity

Encompasses the variety of plant and animal species within agricultural systems, including diverse crops, livestock, and microorganisms that contribute to sustainable farming, resilience against pests, and enhanced nutritional options; vital subset of biodiversity that fosters ecosystem health and food security.

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USA

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Agrobiodiversity

Carbon Sequestration

The capture, removal, and storage of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the earth’s atmosphere to mitigate climate change; can be accomplished through natural methods (e.g., afforestation) or technological solutions (e.g., carbon capture and storage); effectiveness typically expressed in terms of anticipated stability and duration of storage.

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USA

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Carbon Sequestration

Climate Change Resilience

The ability to effectively mitigate and manage disturbances in farming conditions due to climate change

Hendi Perkasa

Indonesia

Lex Icons™ is an eminently useful, peer-reviewed visual language of terms and principles that describe global food and agriculture.

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Climate Change Resilience

Deforestation Free

Sourcing plant based ingredients, like soy, from producers that do not destroy forests to increase their growing area and produce fish feed ingredients.

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Deforestation Free

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

An employer’s commitment to providing equal opportunity and support to employees regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religious affiliation or sexual orientation.

Hendi Perkasa

Indonesia

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

Ecological Intensification

Verónica Díaz

Mexico

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Ecological Intensification

Food Security

Access to affordable, nutritious, safe, and culturally appropriate food to meet the dietary needs of all people at all times; encompasses food availability, accessibility, utilization, and the stability of food sources.

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USA

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Food Security

Habitat Creation

Practices involving the protection, enhancement and retoration of natural habitats, usually involving the creation of ecosystems at localities where systems of that type either did not exist previously, or were altered significantly due to habitat modification

Ana Carolina N.

Brazil

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Habitat Creation

Knowledge Sharing

Processes to exchange critical information.

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USA

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Knowledge Sharing

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals that are needed by the body in small amounts but have a critical impact on human health; play crucial roles in various physiological functions (e.g., metabolism, immune function, bone health); consuming a varied and balanced diet ensures an adequate intake of micronutrients for overall health and well-being.

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USA

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Micronutrients

Monocropping

A farming model that prioritizes efficiency and high yields, sacrificing bio-diversity and natural resiliency. Monocropping (the intense cultivation of one single crop in a large field) is achieved by using pesticides and other agro-chemicals.

Mikhaylo S.

Ukraine

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Monocropping

Nature-Based Solutions

Veronica Diaz

Mexico

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Nature-Based Solutions

No Bonded Labor

Ensuring no persons are coerced to work through the use of violence/intimidation, or by more subtle means such as accumulated debt, retention of identity papers or threats of denunciation to immigration authorities.

Mykhailo S

Ukraine

Lex Icons™ is an eminently useful, peer-reviewed visual language of terms and principles that describe global food and agriculture.

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No Bonded Labor

Pollinator Friendly

Practices that support pollinators by providing foraging habitat, sufficient nesting areas, shelter, native plants instead of invasive/exotic species, elimination of insecticides, and monitoring.

Veeksha Mehndiratta

India

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Pollinator Friendly

Restoration Projects

To bring a site back to its historic function as part of a natural ecosystem or improving or enhancing the ecological functionality of a site.

Ana Carolina N.

Brazil

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Restoration Projects

Seed Bank

Kathleen Foster

Australia

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Seed Bank

Soil Fertility

The capacity of soil to provide essential nutrients for plant growth; essential for achieving sustained, consistent, and high quality crop yields in agriculture.

Ary Istikhory

Indonesia

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Soil Fertility

Sustainability (Increased)

Better use and conservation of natural, economical and social resources.

Giulio S.

Italy

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Sustainability (Increased)

Sustainable Intensification

Verónica Díaz

Mexico

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Sustainable Intensification

Tillage (Low)

Anne Digges

USA

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Tillage (Low)

Transparency

The quality of being done in an open way without secrets.

Mykhailo S

Ukraine

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Transparency

Value Chain Cycle

A value chain is the participation of organizations in the process of creating and sharing value, from one to another, from origin to end-user. These include the acquisition and consumption of resources (money, labour, materials, equipment, buildings, land, etc.), as well as the administration and management of these resources.

Divya P R

India

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Value Chain Cycle

Water Conservation

Efforts to efficiently use and manage water resources, reducing consumption and minimizing the environmental impact on aquatic ecosystems.

Verónica Díaz

Mexico

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Water Conservation

Wildlife Corridors

Verónica Díaz

México

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Wildlife Corridors

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Lexicon of Food is produced by The Lexicon, an international NGO that brings together food companies, government agencies, financial institutions, scientists, entrepreneurs, and food producers from across the globe to tackle some of the most complex challenges facing our food systems.

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The Agrobiodiversity Channel was developed by an invitation-only food systems solutions activator created by The Lexicon with support from Food at Google. The activator model fosters unprecedented collaborations between leading food service companies, environmental NGOs, government agencies, and technical experts from across the globe.

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Researcher

Professionals at universities and research institutions seeking scholarly articles, data, and resources.

Funder

Tools to align investment and grant making strategies with advances in agriculture, food production, and emerging markets.

Food Service Purchaser

Professionals seeking information on ingredient sourcing, menu planning, sustainability, and industry trends.

Culinary Professional

Chefs and food industry professionals seeking inspiration on ingredients and sustainable trends to enhance their work.

Consumer

Individuals interested in food products, recipes, nutrition, and health-related information for personal or family use.

Farmer and Rancher

Individuals producing food, fiber, feed, and other agricultural products that support both local and global food systems.

Tell us who you are and we'll take you on a curated journey through Lexicon of Food.

This online platform is years in the making, featuring the contributions of 1000+ companies and NGOs across a dzen domain areas. To introduce you to their work, we’ve assembled personalized experiences with insights from our community of international experts.

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Fisher

Artisanal and commercial operators that contribute to local economies, food security, and the sustainability of marine and freshwater ecosystems.

Retailer

Businesses connecting producers with consumers by offering their products through grocery stores, markets, and online platforms.

Food Company

Businesses engaged in food production, processing, and distribution that seek insight from domain experts

Extension Agent

Those offering specialized resources and support and guidance in agriculture, food production, and nutrition.

Storyteller

Individuals who engage and educate audience on themes related to agriculture, food production, and nutrition.

Nutritionist

Nutritional information for professionals offering informed dietary choices that help others reach their health objectives

Conservation & Climate

Those advocating for greater awareness and stronger action to address climate impacts on agriculture and food security.

Educator

Professionals seeking curriculum materials, lesson plans, and learning tools related to food and agriculture.

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Please share your comments and questions and get a response from a real person!

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Connected Market Tools

We have no idea who grows our food, what farming practices they use, the communities they support, or what processing it undergoes before reaching our plates.

As a result, we have no ability to make food purchases that align with our values as individuals, or our missions as companies.

To change that, we’ve asked experts to demystify the complexity of food purchasing so that you can better informed decisions about what you buy.

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Explainers

The Lexicon of Food’s community of experts share their insights and experiences on the complex journey food takes to reach our plates. Their work underscores the need for greater transparency and better informed decision-making in shaping a healthier and more sustainable food system for all.

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Agrobiodiversity

Over half the world’s agricultural production comes from only three crops. Can we bring greater diversity to our plates?

Meat OS

In the US, four companies control nearly 85% of the beef we consume. Can we develop more regionally-based markets?

Single-Use Plastics

How can we develop alternatives to single-use plastics that are more sustainable and environmentally friendly?

Regenerative Agriculture

Could changing the way we grow our food provide benefits for people and the planet, and even respond to climate change?

Alternative Proteins

Can we meet the growing global demand for protein while reducing our reliance on traditional animal agriculture?

Food Packaging

It’s not only important what we eat but what our food comes in. Can we develop tools that identify toxic materials used in food packaging?

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Explore The Lexicon’s collection of immersive storytelling experiences featuring insights from our community of international experts.

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Our experts use an engaging interactive approach to break down the technologies used to create these novel proteins.
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Ten Principles for Regenerative Agriculture
What is regenerative agriculture? We’ve developed a framework to explain the principles, practices, ecological benefits and language of regenerative agriculture, then connected them to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

Food is Medicine

Food-related chronic diseases are the biggest burden on healthcare systems. What would happen if we treated food as medicine?

Fisheries

How can we responsibly manage our ocean fisheries so there’s enough seafood for everyone now and for generations to come?

Ecological Benefits

Mobilizing agronomists, farmers, NGOs, chefs, and food companies in defense of biodiversity in nature, agriculture, and on our plates.

Food Choices

Can governments develop guidelines that shift consumer diets, promote balanced nutrition and reduce the risk of chronic disease?

Aquaculture

Will sustainably raising shellfish, finfish, shrimp and algae meet the growing demand for seafood while reducing pressure on wild fisheries?

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How can a universal visual language to describe our food systems bridge cultural barriers and increase consumer literacy?
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Ecological Benefits Framework (EBF)

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What if making the right food choices could be an effective tool for addressing a range of global challenges?

Let’s start with climate change. While it presents our planet with existential challenges, biodiversity loss, desertification, and water scarcity should be of equal concern—they’re all connected.

Instead of seeking singular solutions, we must develop a holistic approach, one that channel our collective energies and achieve positive impacts where they matter most.

To maximize our collective impact, EBF can help consumers focus on six equally important ecological benefits: air, water, soil, biodiversity, equity, and carbon.

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Community of Experts

We’ve gathered domain experts from over 1,000 companies and organizations working at the intersection of food, agriculture, conservation, and climate change.

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About

The Lexicon™ is a California-based nonprofit founded in 2009 with a focus on positive solutions for a more sustainable planet.

For the past five years, it has developed an “activator for good ideas” with support from Food at Google. This model gathers domain experts from over 1,000 companies and organizations working at the intersection of food, agriculture, conservation, and climate change.

Together, the community has reached consensus on strategies that respond to challenges across multiple domain areas, including biodiversity, regenerative agriculture, food packaging, aquaculture, and the missing middle in supply chains for meat.

Lexicon of Food is the first public release of that work.