Decarbonizing Food Systems through International Food Trade and Post-production Management
Takemoto, Akio, Maruyama, Mei and Korwatanasakul, Upalat (2024). Decarbonizing Food Systems through International Food Trade and Post-production Management. UNU-IAS Policy Brief series. United Nations University Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability.
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Sub-type Policy brief Author Takemoto, Akio
Maruyama, Mei
Korwatanasakul, UpalatTitle Decarbonizing Food Systems through International Food Trade and Post-production Management Series Title UNU-IAS Policy Brief series Volume/Issue No. 48 Publication Date 2024-08 Place of Publication Tokyo Publisher United Nations University Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability Pages IV, 4 Language eng Abstract Food systems significantly impact the environment, contributing 23-42% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The top ten economies with the highest GHG emissions from food systems include nine G20 countries, highlighting the need for these nations to implement effective climate change mitigation strategies. However, climate change mitigation measures have predominantly focused on agricultural production stages, with insufficient attention to post-production and imported food emissions. Recommendations: • Raise awareness of carbon footprints in the global food system and enhance scientific knowledge to support action on the issue. • Promote evidence-based measures to reduce carbon footprints in post-production and imported food. • Establish a comprehensive international assessment and reporting mechanism. • Formulate international collaboration and policy integration and coordination. UNBIS Thesaurus CLIMATE CHANGE
FOOD TRADE
FOOD POLICY
GREENHOUSE GASES
FOOD IMPORTSKeyword Carbon footprint
Decarbonization
Food systemsCopyright Holder United Nations University Copyright Year 2024 Copyright type All rights reserved ISSN 24093017 DOI https://doi.org/10.53326/IANT8142 -
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