policy Archives - Global Food Security

Do we need an IPCC-like international body for food?

Date: 3 May 2016
Author(s): Tim Benton

A common voice is needed to make the most of the evidence, says Global Food Security programme Champion Tim Benton.

Choosing food: consumption and the carbon footprint

Date: 7 March 2016
Author(s): Arianna Psichas

How can we nudge people to eat more healthily and sustainably? University of Cambridge’s Arianna Psichas reports from the Global Food Security programme’s Policy Lab on sustainable nutrition.

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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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Do we need an IPCC-like international body for food?

Choosing food: consumption and the carbon footprint

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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