Today, @WWF launches #PlanetBasedDiets, a new approach to making planet-friendly food choices. ‘Bending the Curve: The Restorative Power of Planet-Based Diets’ will help individuals & policymakers understand the impact of their diets: https://t.co/OqdvH2gpFX #EatPlanetBased
The excellent #DasguptaReview has been published today. The central message - we are collectively failing to manage our most precious asset: Nature. What must we do differently? The #DasguptaReview has some compelling answers.
Planet-Based Diets could be the solution. All #PlanetBasedDiets are:
✔️High in human health benefits
✔️Low in environmental impacts
✔️Flexible to suit different needs and cultures
#EatPlanetBased 🌎🌱🍜
Find out more on https://t.co/OqdvH2gpFX
Global food production doesn't respect planetary boundaries & dietary shifts are key. The new Planet-Based Diets Impact & Action Calculator will support policymakers around the world in designing more ambitious National Dietary Guidelines: https://t.co/zXWbc3xXiP #EatPlanetBased
Launched today! Planet-Based Diets - our new science-based platform and report that looks at how changes in national diets can improve health of people and planet in 147 countries. Huge amounts of data and insight - take a look!
https://t.co/cbUbPA8CSi #EatPlanetBased
Eating Better Alliance organisations welcome National Food Strategy report but caution against the potential of a dual tariff system. https://t.co/Dj7kVJ4Jx3 #nationalfoodstrategy#lessandbetter
Happy to share this paper from researchers we’ve supported looking at benefits of national #dietary guidelines. There’s growing evidence they need updating to include environmental factors so we can make informed choices for the good of people and planet: https://t.co/XoJiWJnXmx
European Commission new Farm to Fork strategy:
- consumer support to opt for more sustainable meat
-50% reduction of pesticides
-20% reduction of fertilisers
-50% reduction in antimicrobials for farmed animals
-25% agricultural land for organic farming 👉https://t.co/oQ2FMN6g2Y
As our global appetite for chicken grows, so does the environmental impact of our diet.
Deforestation is hidden in our chicken – as land cleared to grow soya is fed to our chickens. We need to get deforestation #OffOurPlates@EatingBetter@wwf_uk
Replacing red meat with white in our diets isn't good for the planet or our health. Our new report sets out trade offs of growing appetite for chicken @Eating_Better https://t.co/Nn0Av7VTi4 #LessAndBetter
Food Foundation is hiring a Policy Engagement Manager - please RT! Exciting role in a small & influential organisation working on food policy. Closing date: 9am February 24th. Interviews: March 5th. Apply here >> https://t.co/IyZe957MTP
Australia is burning.
Over a billion animals have died, including 30% of the entire koala population in the mid-north coast of New South Wales.
Once the fires clear, we need to restore what is lost. Help @WWF_Australia by donating here. #AustraliaBushfires
How do we drive #foodsystem transformation?
🥕Eat a healthy diet & create a demand for these #foods
🍏 Be #food citizens & use your privilege for betterment of society
🍋 Get gov’ts & private sector to care about #food
🌽 Remember we’re part of #nature#BCFNForum
The #Future50Foods report identified 50 foods that are highly nutritious and have a lower environmental impact. 🥦🥕🥦#sustainablefood https://t.co/IW6dxhlxX4
@Knorr@SodexoUK_IRE Sodexo and Knorr chefs have developed 40 recipes using ingredients from the Future 50, with the initial roll-out encompassing over 5,000 government offices, universities and hospitals in Belgium, France, the UK and the USA. https://t.co/mzmcbtCZqF