Sustain member WWF has updated its 'Livewell' sustainable dietary guidelines to show how people can eat in ways that help to limit climate change.
Food has an impact on many environmental issues, notably climate change, with 20% of total global direct carbon emissions linked to food and agriculture. Clearly, to keep temperature rise below two degrees, as stipulated in the Paris Agreement, major changes are needed in the way food is produced -- and eaten.
WWF's revised dietary guidelines illustrate the minimal dietary changes required to reach the two-degree target. WWF says that following the steps presented in the report – such as eating more plants, legumes and grains – could help cut greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030. The report also covers other environmental criteria – particularly water use and land footprint.
Download the full report here. The Sustain alliance campaigns for greener, fairer and healthier food systems -- find out more about our activities and support us here.
Published Friday 30 June 2017
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