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Rich nations could see ‘double climate dividend’ by switching to plant-based foods
Adopting a more plant-based diet could give rich countries a “double climate dividend” of lower emissions and more land for capturing carbon, a new study says.
Davos Agenda 2022
How sustainable aquaculture can help meet the growing demand for blue food
Demand for blue food is expected to double by 2050, which will have environmental and social implications. The world needs sustainable aquaculture systems.
Future of Food
Transforming Food Systems: Pathways for Country-led Innovation
The need to urgently transition food systems to net-zero, nature-positive that can nourish all people, leaving no one behind is more critical than ever. The COVID pandemic has furthered d...
Future of Food
How COVID affected Kenya's fisheries
In Kenya, fishers, fish traders, and coastal communities faced severe livelihood and food security challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Agriculture, Food and Beverage
What is the future of U.S. farm productivity growth?
A recent study has looked into the profound changes in American agriculture, and evidence suggests a structural slowing of productivity growth in U.S. agriculture.
Forests
Investing in trees: global companies are restoring forests
Halting deforestation and restoring damaged landscapes are essential to combating global climate change. Learn how companies are playing their part.
Davos Agenda 2022
How farming innovations can feed the world and protect the planet
The agriculture industry is vulnerable to climate impacts. Innovations in sustainable farming practices are critical to feeding a growing global population.
Agriculture, Food and Beverage
Climate change and food: The potential impact on production and prices
Climate change could impact food production across the globe, with potential knock-on implications for security and prices.
Africa
How can rising food inflation be managed in sub-Saharan Africa?
Higher food inflation has a disproportionate impact on poor families. It's estimated that there were 264 million malnourished people in the region in 2020.
Biodiversity
These pesticides can affect bee health for generations
A new study finds that pesticides directly affect bee health and the effects from past exposure can carry over to future generations.
Road to COP26
How much does a chocolate cookie really cost?
Our modern food system contains many hidden costs. A new framework can measure these – and will help drive the shift to more sustainable food production.
Future of Food
Here are 5 steps you can take at home to reduce food waste
While individuals can take action to help, this problem must be addressed beyond the household level by businesses and policymakers too.
Agriculture, Food and Beverage
This is how 'grease-proof' chemicals are harming ecosystems
Chemicals used for greaseproof paper and similar products have been around since the 1940s. However, the materials are entirely synthetic and do not break down.
Future of Food
The UN tells Elon Musk how his money could end world hunger
A tweet from the world’s richest man suggests he could back UN efforts to feed tens of millions of the world’s most vulnerable people.
Future of Food
This Israeli 'beef' isn't like anything you've eaten before. Here's why
This plant protein has a unique appeal, because it mimics flank steak, whereas other beef alternatives have mostly been limited to ground beef dishes like burgers.
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