October 2025 featured GPC representation at major summits, important data on consumption and two new initiatives with promising benefits for planetary diets and smallholder farmers. Here’s our roundup of the developments in policy & sustainability.

COP28 took place on November 30 - December 12, 2023 and was the first COP at which food was a priority. GPC headed to Dubai to spread the words about pulses; read how we got on.

At GPC, we know that pulses are key to creating a sustainable future. This year, we’re headed to COP28 to drive the message home, getting involved at various events throughout the week.

At the recent Pulses 23 convention held in Sydney, Australia, the Global Pulse Confederation (GPC) announced the winners of its inaugural awards the Golden Chickpea Innovation Award and Green Pea Sustainability Leadership Award.

Sonia Sharma talks to Amelia Ekus about ISS Guckenheimer’s involvement in Beans is How, the importance of connecting farmers with consumers and the future of pulse consumption.

The SDG2 Advocacy Hub launched the Beans is How Coalition at COP27, an ambitious campaign aiming to double global bean consumption by 2028. Willow Shah-Neville speaks to members of the coalition about how they plan to achieve their goals.

Ahead of Pulses 23, Bronwen Evans caught up with Paul Newnham to gain his insights on reaching the SDGs, Beans is How, and what he’s looking forward to as a keynote speaker at the convention.