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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    Author Takemoto, Akio
    Maruyama, Mei
    Korwatanasakul, Upalat
    Title 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 IMPORTS
    Keyword Carbon footprint
    Decarbonization
    Food systems
    Copyright 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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