Welcome to the Global Alliance for a Sustainable Planet's food tech pavilion at COP28! This year, the UN climate summit is shining a spotlight on the crucial role of food and agriculture systems in combating climate change. With the aim of aligning the industry's climate impact with the 1.5°C goal of the Paris Agreement, the summit will feature a dedicated Food, Agriculture, and Water Day on December 10th. At the food tech pavilion, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and thought leaders will come together to explore cutting-edge technologies and solutions that can transform our food systems for a sustainable planet.
The Importance of Food in Climate Action
Understanding the significant impact of food on climate change and the urgent need for action.
Food plays a crucial role in climate change, contributing to a third of global greenhouse emissions. With 60% of these emissions coming from meat production, it is clear that our food choices have a direct impact on the environment.
Research has shown that adopting a vegan diet can reduce emissions, land use, and water pollution by 75%. By replacing animal-derived foods with plant-based alternatives, we can make a significant difference in combating climate change.
As COP28 focuses on food and agriculture systems, it is an opportunity to discuss policy shifts and promote plant-forward diets and protein diversification. By improving food security and reducing agrifood emissions, we can create a more sustainable future.
The Food Tech Pavilion: Exploring Innovative Solutions
Discover the exciting food tech pavilion at COP28, where entrepreneurs and thought leaders gather to discuss sustainable food technologies.
The Global Alliance for a Sustainable Planet is hosting a food tech pavilion at COP28, bringing together leading entrepreneurs and thought leaders in the sustainable food industry. This pavilion serves as a platform to showcase innovative solutions that can transform our food systems.
Entrepreneurs like David Bucca, CEO of Change Foods, will be speaking about the importance of protein diversification and how technologies like precision fermentation can create nutritious, high-quality protein without relying on industrialized animal agriculture.
The pavilion will also focus on investment opportunities and the impact of increased funding in scaling up cultivated and precision-fermented protein sectors. Through collaboration and knowledge sharing, we can drive the adoption of sustainable food technologies.
Food4Climate Pavilion: Prioritizing Alternative Protein Production
Learn about the Food4Climate Pavilion's mission to prioritize alternative protein production and reduce the overconsumption of meat.
The Food4Climate Pavilion, a coalition of NGOs, aims to address the overconsumption of meat and promote alternative protein production. This initiative recognizes that the excessive consumption of meat contributes to 92% of excess carbon emissions, disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations.
By prioritizing plant-based and alternative protein sources, we can reduce the environmental impact of our food choices. The pavilion will highlight the need for a shift towards sustainable and compassionate food systems that benefit both the planet and human health.
Join the conversation at the Food4Climate Pavilion and explore how we can create a more sustainable and equitable food future.