Both downsizing and improvements to livestock systems are needed to stay within planetary boundaries

Summary

A focus on improvements to livestock production limits the scope for food systems transformation. Research, policy and industry must adopt measures to downsize livestock production and consumption to meet sustainability targets and facilitate a just transition.

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Theme affiliation: Food
Link to centre authors: Mazac, Rachel
Publication info: Iryna Herzon, Rachel Mazac, Maijaliisa Erkkola, T Garnett, H Hansson, M Jonell, M Kaljonen, T Kortetmäki, Marjukka Lamminen, A Lonkila, Mari Helena Niva, Anne-Maria Pajari, T Tribaldos, Marjaana Toivonen, Hanna L. Tuomisto, Kari Koppelmäki, E Röös. 2024. Both downsizing and improvements to livestock systems are needed to stay within planetary boundaries. Nature food. https://doi.org/10.1038/s43016-024-01030-w

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