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Great visual that says it all! Meat is 'eating' up the planet but often ruining our health. Worth noting as well, that most of the world's antibiotics are used on livestock - not people - with excessive use in many countries incentivized by regimes where veterinarians make more money, the more drugs they sell. Irresponsible use of antimicrobials on animals leads to the development of drug resistant superbugs - aka AMR. Addressing these dynamics is critical to One Health, pandemic prevention - and more sustainable meat production.

Recently, the sustainability of resources for current and future generations has come to my attention, and I strongly believe and implore all FOOD SCIENTISTS, FOOD PROCESSORS, NEW FOOD PRODUCT DEVELOPERS, and FOOD RESEARCHERS and DEVELOPERS to be aware of #RESOURCESSUSTAINABILITY as far as the #FOODSYSTEM is concerned, as we work toward SDG Goal No. 2( Zero Hunger) and beyond. However, adapting to a sustainable food system is one of the most pressing issues confronting civilization in the twenty-first century. As the interdependence of population growth, shifting dietary patterns, escalating health concerns, planetary boundaries, #environmentaleffects, and #climatechange continues to put pressure on food availability, food producers are under more pressure than ever before to maintain a #SustainableFoodProcessingChain. Further, unsustainable food production and consumption practices have led to environmental degradation and exacerbated climate change. As a result, food systems suffer from climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution. The health of our food systems profoundly affects the health of our bodies, as well as the health of our environment, our economies and our cultures. When they function well, food systems have the power to bring us together as families, communities and nations. #FoodScientists #Foodsustainability #FoodandEnvironmentalstudies #ResourcesSustainability #SDGGoalNo2 #Foodsecurity

It's no secret that our global food production and consumption habits are putting a huge strain on the health of our bodies, minds, and planet. 🌎 To hit our Net Zero targets and help restore nature and land, we need to decarbonise our entire food system – and one of the biggest unlocks is collectively shifting to lower-carbon, nature friendly diets which align with public health goals. On #WorldEnvironmentDay, the largest global platform for environmental outreach, we’re giving a shout-out to all the amazing Future Food Movement member-organisations, partners, experts, farmers, and young people in the community. They’re bravely tackling the triple planetary crisis of climate change, nature and biodiversity loss, plus pollution and waste. Future Food Movement have tonnes of inspiring, actionable upskilling to support food and drink businesses: → Join us, this is a Movement and anyone working in food can be part of it to collaborate, be inspired and get educated: https://lnkd.in/eDnJXstT → Upskill your teams, senior leaders and managers: https://lnkd.in/eA3N7AWF #EveryJobIsAClimateJob #GenerationRestoration #WED24 #FutureFoodMovement #OurGeneration #OurSolution #Veris

🌍 HAPPY EARTH DAY! As we celebrate Earth Day, the importance of transforming our food system is higher than ever – here are 10 things you should know about the food we eat, and its impact on the planet. 🍴 Food system action is paramount 📈 Meat consumption is on the rise 🥩 Scientists say we need to reach ‘peak meat’ next year 🍛 The UN’s stance on food is tricky 🌱 Plant-based sales have stagnated – but not declined 🛒 Climate change is driving up food prices 💰 Gap remains between plant-based and animal protein prices 💸 Your bank is probably funding the livestock industry 🚮 We waste a billion meals every day ⚖️ Government support for alt-protein is mixed There’ll be lots of talk about sustainability and fossil fuels and plastics and what not this Earth Day. Again, all that is important – but we need to reverse our course with the food system if we have any chance of keeping the planet safe. More details in our full article below 👇 #GreenQueen #earthday #sustainability #climatechange #climateaction #foodsystems

🌱🍽️ Reducing Meat Consumption for a Greener Planet 🌍🌱 Did you know that the food choices we make can have a significant impact on the health of our planet? By reducing our consumption of meat and embracing more plant-based meals, we can take positive steps towards combating climate change. Here's why: 1️⃣ Lower Carbon Footprint: Animal agriculture is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, particularly methane and nitrous oxide. By reducing our consumption of meat, we can significantly decrease our carbon footprint and help mitigate global warming. 2️⃣ Preserving Natural Resources: Producing meat requires vast amounts of land, water, and feed resources. By shifting towards plant-based diets, we can reduce the demand for these resources, thus conserving valuable land, water, and biodiversity. 3️⃣ Mitigating Deforestation: The expansion of livestock farming is a leading cause of deforestation, particularly in regions like the Amazon rainforest. By reducing meat consumption, we can help curb deforestation and protect vital ecosystems that serve as carbon sinks. 4️⃣ Water Conservation: Animal agriculture is a major consumer of water, contributing to water scarcity and pollution. By choosing plant-based foods, which typically have a lower water footprint, we can help conserve water resources and promote sustainable water management practices. 5️⃣ Promoting Healthier Eating: Plant-based diets are associated with numerous health benefits, including reduced risk of chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. By incorporating more fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains into our diets, we can improve our health and well-being while also benefiting the planet. Let's take action for the planet and our health by reducing our meat consumption and embracing more plant-based meals. Together, we can make a difference for a greener, healthier future! 🌱🍽️💚 #ReduceMeat #ClimateAction #PlantBasedLiving #ECO30Impact Small changes in our food choices can lead to big impacts for the planet. Let's start making a difference today! 🌍🌱

A very clear and simple explanation of something that is made very complex by lobbyists and big agri.

🌍 The World Bank’s recent report, "Recipe for a Livable Planet: Achieving Net Zero Emissions in the Agrifood System," spotlights a crucial shift toward plant-based foods for a sustainable future.   At the European Plant-Based Foods Association (ENSA), we wholeheartedly support this call to action. 🌱 Agrifood is a big contributor to climate change generating almost a third of GHG emissions, averaging around 16 gigatons annually!    By embracing plant-based diets, developed countries can significantly cut emissions, with the potential to slash over 300 MtCO2 eq annually! 🌍 Not only does this protect our planet, but it also optimizes land and water use for a more sustainable agri-food system.   Let's champion sustainable diets for a healthier, more livable planet! 🌿   #NetZero #SustainableFuture #PlantBased

If you just look at the bulk data without thinking over it, things can be explained that simple as in the post that I shared below. And most of the time wrong and misleading. And then you can wrongly conclude that: you dont have to buy local! This guy says that “CO2 emissions of ship transport is very little. The main culprit is the trucks. Thus, it does not matter whether you buy local or not. “🤦🏻♂️ So as an example, in recent years, Turkiye has started importing majority its legumes and wheats from other countries. Let’s think about lentinls. Turkiye import 80% of its lentil from Canada. So, 1. Farmer harvested lentil 2. It is transported by a Truck to collection point. 3. Then, collected lentils are transported to port by bigger trucks 4. It is shipped to a port in Turkey 5. It is transported to a distribution center by a truck from the port 6. It is transported to factories from the distribution center 7. From factory, the packaged lentils are sent to supermarket by smaller trucks/vans If the lentils are produced in Turkiye 1. Farmer harvested the lentil 2. It is transported to local collection point by truck 3. It is sent to the factories by truck 4. From factory, the packaged lentils are sent to supermarket by smaller trucks/vans I know it is a very simplified version of the supply chain. Yet, it is obvious that local is always better. And also, looking at only CO2 emissions is a very narrow minded way to approach such complex topics. Based on the above example, we can also think about Turkish farmers who would loose their income because lentil are imported from Canada. And what about the local lentil types which have been produced for centuries in Anatolia? Will they be lost? It is ALWAYS best to buy things locally. Globalization is one of the main fundamental reasons why we are having climate and environmental issues. #globalization #transportation #localgoods #co2emissions #maritimetransportation #buylocal #carbonemissions

Very insightful way to explain emission, but not totally correct because in the end it doesn’t shows the distance effects, just scale and proportion of each mode. The distance always matters for emissions once we don’t have a standard distance matrix.