11 | Big food pledges, regenerative roadmaps and the 'cow in the room'
Dec 10, 2023
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The podcast discusses major announcements at COP28 related to food and agriculture, featuring interviews with industry leaders from PepsiCo, ProVeg International, and the Sustainable Markets Initiative. The importance of regenerative agriculture, the need for food system change, and the impact of a plant-based diet on reducing emissions are highlighted.
The FAO introduced a global roadmap to transform food systems, aiming to reduce methane emissions and reach carbon neutrality.
The draft text for a global goal on adaptation includes targets for climate resilient food systems, poverty reduction, and reducing climate-related risks.
Deep dives
Global Roadmap for Sustainable Development Goals
The Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) introduced a global roadmap to transform land use and food systems to eliminate hunger and align with the 1.5C pathway of the Paris agreement. The roadmap includes over 120 actions and milestones to reduce methane emissions, reach carbon neutrality, and transform the sector into a net positive carbon sink.
Concerns with the FAO roadmap
Environmental NGOs have criticized the FAO's roadmap for not doing enough to shift global food systems away from meat and livestock. They argue for more action on reducing emissions from factory farming and industrialized agriculture.
Draft text for a global goal on adaptation
The COP28 presidency unveiled a draft text for a global goal on adaptation. The draft text includes seven new adaptation targets, focusing on climate resilient food and agricultural production systems, improving resiliency, reducing poverty, and reducing the death toll from climate-related risks. However, green groups have called for more clarity and ambition in the draft text.
The importance of food systems
Food systems have been given significant prominence at COP28, recognizing that food production accounts for a large portion of greenhouse gas emissions and is critical to achieving climate goals. Efforts are being made to drive sustainable and climate-friendly food transformation, with investments in regenerative agriculture, plant-based alternatives, and diversified protein sources.
The final themed day of the climate summit sees Luke, Matt and Sarah unpack a flurry of global food and agriculture announcements before delivering up a trio of exclusive interviews with PepsiCo, the Sustainable Markets Initiative, and ProVeg International.
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