This week’s ‘Global Food System Bite’ comes from an article titled Homogenized global food system puts people and planet at risk. It’s hard to believe that just a handful of plants and animals make up the majority of the food we eat. However, it’s true that 75% of the world’s food comes from only 12 […]
This week’s ‘Global Food System Bite’ comes from an article titled Ultra-processed foods are trashing our health and the planet (Originally published on The Conversation). The world population is forecast to reach 9.7 billion by 2050, up from 7.3 billion today. This increase in population, as well as the rise of the global middle class, […]
As the world faces the growing impacts of climate change, it is more important than ever to understand how biodiversity plays a role in the global food system. Climate change is already having a devastating impact on plant and animal species, and this is likely to continue in the future. If we want to ensure […]
Overfishing occurs when fishing activities remove more fish from the ocean than the population can replace through natural reproduction. This often happens when fish are caught before they have a chance to breed, or when too many fish of breeding age are removed. Overfishing can have devastating consequences for ocean health. It reduces biodiversity, disrupts […]
Did you know that bees are responsible for pollinating one-third of the crops we eat? They are a critical part of the global food system, and their health is essential for our own diets. Bees play a vital role in the pollination of crops, and are responsible for the production of many fruits, vegetables, and […]