Food policies and climate: a literature review

Food consumption contributes to about a third of global human-caused emissions, with nearly two-thirds of that stemming from land-based animal products. Reducing meat intake, particularly ruminant meat, is crucial not only for climate change mitigation but also for improving health and addressing broader environmental concerns. However, promoting dietary shifts that both significantly lower emissions and align with other food policy goals remains a complex challenge.

Link:https://www.i4ce.org/wp-content/uploads/0306-I4CE2984-PolitiquesAlimentairesEtClimat-Etude24p-VA_V2.pdf

New landmark EAT-Lancet Commission warns food systems breach planetary limits

The 2025 report by the EAT-Lancet Commission explains that current global food systems are damaging both human health and the environment, but could be transformed to deliver major benefits. Shifting towards healthier, more plant-based diets could prevent up to 15 million premature deaths each year and significantly reduce environmental impacts, including cutting greenhouse gas emissions from food systems by more than half. At the same time, the system remains highly unequal. Therefore, meaningful change must combine sustainability with social justice -ensuring fair access to nutritious food, better working conditions, and respect for planetary limits.

Link:https://eatforum.org/update/eat-lancet-commission-warns-food-systems-breach-planetary-limits/