Transformation of Food Systems: Balancing Food, Environment & Climate Crisis

Food is no longer just a source of nutrition; it has become the most decisive element shaping the future of the planet. According to a recently published report by the EAT-Lancet Commission, the food system lies at the centre of the crises that currently threaten humanity: climate change, biodiversity loss, rapidly declining freshwater reserves, and pollution.

• The food sector alone contributes nearly 30 percent to global greenhouse gas emissions. Therefore, transformation is not optional; it is a necessity.

What is a Food System?

• The term “food system” refers to the entire chain that includes crop production, processing, distribution, consumption, and waste ....