The global agrifood system has been largely overlooked in the fight against climate change. Yet, greenhouse gas emissions from the agrifood system are so big that they alone could cause the world to miss the goal of keeping global average temperatures from rising above 1.5 degrees Celsius compared to preindustrial levels
This guide presents the first comprehensive global strategic framework aimed at mitigating the agrifood system's contributions to climate change. It details affordable and readily available measures that can reduce nearly a third of the world's planet-heating emissions while ensuring global food security.
Achieving net-zero emissions in the agrifood system by 2050 is essential for meeting global climate goals. The proposed actions not only cut emissions, but also improve food supply reliability, strengthen the global food system's resilience to climate change, and protect vulnerable populations.