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How would we cope with a post-pesticide world?

Date: 1 August 2016
Author(s): David O'Gorman

What technologies could sustainably replace pesticides, without compromising on yield or quality? The Global Food Security (GFS) programme’s David O’Gorman reviews a recent GFS workshop on the topic.

Where was food in the COP21 Paris Agreement?

Date: 4 April 2016
Author(s): Tim Benton and Bojana Bajželj

Failure to tackle food demand could make 1.5°C limit unachievable. Global Food Security programme Champion Tim Benton and Bojana Bajželj from WRAP explain.

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The food system is a vital part of the climate solution

Date: 17 November 2022
Author(s): Jack Blowers

The UN recently stated that it finds ‘no credible pathway to 1.5C in place’ with current global commitments to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions. In anticipation of the conclusion of COP27, here is a recap from the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report, released in April 2022. This looks at possible solutions and mitigation strategies in response to the changing climate, including what role the food system can play in our fight against climate change.

Covid-19 and the UK Food System: Learning Lessons and Building Back Better

Date: 11 November 2022

New report, produced as part of the ‘Transforming UK Food Systems SPF Programme’ to explore the impact of Covid-19 across the UK food system, including food system resilience, lessons learnt and building back better.

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Tag: food waste

How would we cope with a post-pesticide world?

Where was food in the COP21 Paris Agreement?

The food system is a vital part of the climate solution

Covid-19 and the UK Food System: Learning Lessons and Building Back Better

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How would we cope with a post-pesticide world?

Where was food in the COP21 Paris Agreement?

The food system is a vital part of the climate solution

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