New report lays out the case for a just transition in meat production and consumption
An SEI analysis maps out key stakeholders and identifies guiding principles for building healthier, more sustainable food systems.
The world’s appetite for meat continues to grow, with profound implications for the environment, human health and animal welfare. The production of animal-based foods has been found to be responsible for at least 16.5% of total greenhouse gas emissions. If meat consumption continues on current trends, scientists have found, it will be impossible to keep global warming below 1.5°C, and difficult to stay below 2°C. The sector is also a key