Climate change

IPCC report highlights role of sustainable proteins in adapting to climate change

World’s top climate scientists acknowledge the role plant-based and cultivated meat could play in future-proofing our food system.

Food was absent from the COP26 agenda. It must be central to COP27

There is one sector that was completely absent from high level discussions, despite causing 21% of global emissions: animal agriculture.

COP26 agricultural investment must change how meat is made

GFI Europe calls on governments to direct at least 10% of the agricultural innovation funding announced at COP26 today towards changing meat production.

COP26 forest fund ‘must help move away from animal agriculture’

The Good Food Institute has welcomed a deforestation pledge – but is calling for some of the promised forest protection fund to be invested in sustainable food.

COP26: Why world leaders need to be talking about sustainable proteins

GFI will be on the ground in Glasgow, encouraging national governments to include sustainable proteins – making meat from plants and cultivating it from cells – into their national plans.

Chancellor’s research fund could put UK at the forefront of global sustainable food industry

A new way of thinking about how we feed our growing population is sweeping the planet – and the UK risks losing its chance to carve out a leadership role in this rapidly growing area.

Denmark announces 1 billion kroner for plant-based foods in historic climate agreement

The Danish government has announced over 1.25 billion kroner (€168 million) to advance plant-based foods, as part of an unprecedented climate agreement.

Social Market Foundation report calls for UK government investment in sustainable proteins

The Good Food Institute Europe responds to a new report calling on the UK Government to invest in sustainable proteins to meet its climate targets.

Cultivated meat could slash climate impact of meat production by up to 92%, study finds