food systems
Coverage of food systems in the Nexus archive.
- The chickens were doing just fine. Then the heat wave killed millions.
A heat wave caused the death of millions of chickens, highlighting the challenges posed by climate change to agriculture. The poultry industry faces significant risks as extreme heat jeopardizes food systems previously considered stable.
- Africa: The World Has the Science to Transform Food Systems. the Next Frontier Is Scaling It
The world's food systems face challenges like climate change, nutrition insecurity, food safety, and unequal market access. Research has developed practical solutions that could benefit millions, but scaling these solutions remains a critical barrier.
- To build climate resilience, start with food
The article emphasizes the critical role of food systems in climate resilience, highlighting Tetra Pak's efforts to reduce emissions through focused action in processing, packaging, and distribution. It notes a 56% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in Tetra Pak's operations by 2025 compared to 2019, with a target of net-zero emissions by 2030.