FOOD SYSTEMS TRANSFORMATION ENSURING REGENERATIVE AND RESILIENT PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION

The document argues that current global food production is pushing the planet beyond its natural limits, contributing significantly to deforestation, biodiversity loss, and greenhouse gas emissions. WWF proposes a 'nature-positive approach' centered on four strategic pillars: conservation of critical landscapes, regenerative and resilient systems, thriving people and communities, and innovation and influence. Key targets for 2030 include achieving zero deforestation from agricultural expansion and halving the environmental footprint of food systems by scaling circular and regenerative practices.

• Current global food systems have severe environmental impacts, including contributing 37% of global greenhouse gas emissions, 80% of deforestation, and 70% of global biodiversity loss. Additionally, 70% of global freshwater use is attributed to food systems, and 85% of the world's marine stocks are either overfished or fully exploited.
• Global food security and health are compromised by poor dietary diversity and waste; 1.9 billion people (1 in 4 globally) are moderately or severely food insecure, and up to 40% of food is wasted globally, with 15% of that waste occurring before food leaves the farm.
• WWF has set specific 2030 goals to transform food systems, which include achieving zero conversion of critical ecosystems and zero deforestation from agricultural expansion, as well as halving the footprint of food systems regarding pollution, water use, and greenhouse gas emissions.
• The strategy for transformation involves shifting toward regenerative agricultural practices, sustainable aquaculture that protects carbon sinks, and sustainable livestock and feed systems that capture and store carbon while reducing GHG emissions.

APA

WWF International (2023). FOOD SYSTEMS TRANSFORMATION ENSURING REGENERATIVE AND RESILIENT PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION. https://www.worldwildlife.org/documents/544/o96sqc79o_WWF_Food_factsheet_240123.1.pdf

Chicago

WWF International. FOOD SYSTEMS TRANSFORMATION ENSURING REGENERATIVE AND RESILIENT PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION. 2023. https://www.worldwildlife.org/documents/544/o96sqc79o_WWF_Food_factsheet_240123.1.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{wwfinternational2023food, author = {{WWF International}}, title = {{FOOD SYSTEMS TRANSFORMATION ENSURING REGENERATIVE AND RESILIENT PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION}}, institution = {WWF International}, year = {2023}, url = {https://www.worldwildlife.org/documents/544/o96sqc79o_WWF_Food_factsheet_240123.1.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }