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Implementing GBF Target 16: Addressing biodiversity impacts of food consumption
October 12, 2024
Implementing GBF Target 16: Addressing biodiversity impacts of food consumption
How to facilitate nature-friendly food systems? The new policy brief “Implementing GBF Target 16: Addressing biodiversity impacts of food consumption” presents key recommendations for decision-makers.
Target 16 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) calls on national governments to reduce the global footprint of consumption. Since the food sector is driving biodiversity loss globally, sustainable food systems need to be a policy priority. Policy action is needed to effectively promote nature-friendly food production practices, improve the availability of sustainable food options and encourage a voluntary shift towards low-meat and plant-based diets. Additional measures need to reduce food waste and overconsumption as well as improve access to information. While systemic changes are required, they must be implemented in an equitable manner to leave no one behind.
The policy brief summarizes insights from the working group “Biodiversity & Consumption” of the UNEP One Planet network’s Consumer Information Programme, with contributions from the network’s Sustainable Food Systems Programme. Its development was supported by the German Federal Agency for Nature Conservation (BfN).
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