The Plantbased Business Hour Will Investors Embrace Food Systems Transformation? With Mahesh Roy of IIGCC
Apr 18, 2024
Mahesh Roy, Investor Strategies Programme Director at IIGCC, dives into the critical connection between investment and food systems transformation. He discusses the financial benefits of plant-based practices in combating climate change and the urgent need for systemic changes in agriculture and land use. Roy highlights innovative food technologies and the profitability within sustainable investment, emphasizing the role of responsible finance in achieving net zero goals. Personal anecdotes, such as his love for falafel, add a relatable touch to this pressing topic.
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Food Systems' Rapid Transition Potential
- Food systems transformation can occur rapidly and is capable of reaching net zero emissions by 2030.\n- This sector's quick transition potential distinguishes it from slower sectors like transport and energy.
Land Use Sector Net Zero by 2030
- Agriculture, forestry, and land use are the only sectors capable of fully transitioning to net zero by 2030.\n- These changes rely on adopting better practices rather than new, untested technologies, enabling faster progress.
Halting Deforestation A Key Lever
- Investors actively engage to halt deforestation, especially in tropical areas, which drastically affects emissions and carbon sinks.\n- Implementing efficient technologies and regenerative practices amplifies food systems transformation across broader ecosystems.