Creating a Sustainable Food Future, Installment One: The Great Balancing Act

The report examines how to feed over 9 billion people by 2050 while advancing economic development and reducing environmental strain.

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The research method involved analyzing global food production and consumption trends, projecting future demands, and identifying potential solutions to meet those demands sustainably. The analysis considered economic, social, and environmental criteria to evaluate the feasibility and impact of each proposed solution.

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This report, titled “The Great Balancing Act,” explores the challenge of feeding a projected 9.3 billion people by 2050 in a sustainable manner that supports economic development and reduces environmental impacts. It outlines the need to close the food gap, foster inclusive economic and social development, and reduce agriculture's environmental footprint. The report introduces a “menu” of potential solutions to increase food availability, improve agricultural productivity, and reduce environmental impacts. It emphasizes the importance of a balanced approach that does not rely on land expansion and highlights the role of women in agriculture. The report is a working paper and part of the “Creating a Sustainable Food Future” series, which will further detail these solutions and policy recommendations.

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Categories: 2050 time horizon | 2050s_time_horizon | English publication language | Global geographic scope | agricultural production | agricultural productivity | economic development | environmental impact | food | food gap | food requirements | food security | greenhouse gas emissions | land use | natural resources | nutrient management | population growth | sustainable solutions | undernourished poor people | water resources