Food was absent from the COP26 agenda. It must be central to COP27
Alice RavenscroftThere is one sector that was completely absent from high level discussions, despite causing 21% of global emissions: animal agriculture.
Policy
UK government invests in cultivated meat commercialisation
Conrad AstleyThe UK government has invested £1 million to develop and commercialise stem cell lines, helping companies produce cultivated meat.
Almost half of European flexitarians want more plant-based options
Conrad AstleyNearly half of European consumers who want to eat less meat by switching to plant-based products think not enough options are available.
COP26 agricultural investment must change how meat is made
Sophie ArmourGFI 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’
Conrad AstleyThe 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
Alice RavenscroftGFI 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
Elena WaldenA 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.
Infrastructure investment vital for plant-based and cultivated meat industries, according to new research
Conrad AstleyA study of Europe’s plant-based and cultivated meat industries has found infrastructure investment is required to help the sector expand.
Soem Zeijlmans
Soem leads our work to map sustainable protein R&D opportunities across Europe.
Denmark announces 1 billion kroner for plant-based foods in historic climate agreement
Sophie ArmourThe Danish government has announced over 1.25 billion kroner (€168 million) to advance plant-based foods, as part of an unprecedented climate agreement.