Food for 2050: how can sustainability stay on the menu?
The report examines the sustainability of the global food system by 2050 and proposes solutions to balance supply and demand, address volatility, end hunger, reduce emissions, and maintain biodiversity.
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
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| Authors: | Prof. J F Muir |
| Time horizon: | 2050 |
| Geographic focus: | Global, European Union, Former Soviet Union, Northwestern Europe, Sub-saharan Africa, Nile Catchment, China, India, Brazil |
Methods
The research method involved commissioning international driver reviews across production, resource, and market sectors; regional studies on key global systems; reviews on agricultural innovation and specific innovations; workshops; and modeling of demand, prices, and climate change scenarios.
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Key Insights
This comprehensive report from the UK Foresight Global Food and Farming Project explores the challenges facing the global food system, including the need to feed a growing population sustainably, address food price volatility, end hunger, mitigate climate change impacts, and preserve biodiversity. It highlights the interconnectedness of these issues and the necessity for a radical redesign of the food system. The report emphasizes the importance of sustainable intensification, reducing waste, managing demand, improving governance, and investing in research and development to increase food supply while minimizing environmental impacts. It also discusses the role of political leadership and international cooperation in achieving these goals.
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Additional Viewpoints
Categories: 2050 time horizon | 2050s time horizon | Brazil geographic scope | China geographic scope | English publication language | European Union geographic scope | Former Soviet Union geographic scope | Global geographic scope | India geographic scope | Nile Catchment geographic scope | Northwestern Europe geographic scope | Sub-saharan Africa geographic scope | agriculture | aquaculture | biodiversity | climate change | ecosystem services | food | food prices | food supply | ghg emissions | hunger | innovation | population growth | sustainability | sustainable food supply | undernourishment