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@theCCCuk has today recommended a 20% reduction in the consumption of ALL meat & dairy (inc. white meat) by 2030 to tackle #climatechange
Do you agree with the recommendation?Our thoughts in the thread below & from Head of Policy @Rob_Percival_
http://ow.ly/TUOV50CGwVm
Many of us don't want the food they eat to contribute to #climatechange, #biodiversity loss and #deforestation.
Meat and dairy are often is at the heart of the debate but it’s essential to read, and understand the detail http://ow.ly/Zzlq50ARaON
Meat and dairy are often is at the heart of the debate but it’s essential to read, and understand the detail
http://ow.ly/Zzlq50ARaON
The meat we eat comes from different farms
When animals are part of organic & agroecological systems this can have positive impacts on both #climate & #nature
Intensively produced grain-fed chicken & pigs can have the opposite effect. More detail http://ow.ly/Zzlq50ARaON
When animals are part of organic & agroecological systems this can have positive impacts on both #climate & #natureIntensively produced grain-fed chicken & pigs can have the opposite effect. More detail
http://ow.ly/Zzlq50ARaON
Intensive livestock are mostly fed on grain & imported soya. Feed production can exhaust soils & drive #deforestation adding to the climate/biodiversity crises
Livestock in organic & agroecological systems can help mitigate #climatechange, boosting soil fertility & carbon stocks
Livestock in organic & agroecological systems can help mitigate #climatechange, boosting soil fertility & carbon stocks
We're pleased that @theCCCuk's report reflects our advocacy (& @Eating_Better), highlighting the important role of ruminants in agroecological & organic farming systems, & the damaging impacts of animal feed & intensification.
We call for less and better #meat but what is this?
We call for less and better #meat but what is this?
To tackle the #climate & #nature crises we must support pasture-fed beef, lamb, dairy & higher welfare chicken, pork
Nature-friendly systems like organic ensure feed doesn't drive deforestation http://ow.ly/Zzlq50ARaON
Nature-friendly systems like organic ensure feed doesn't drive deforestation http://ow.ly/Zzlq50ARaON
UK organic & pasture-fed animal farmers face competition from intensive grain-fed systems at home & abroadSupport for high welfare, organic & pasture-fed meat produced in the UK must increase to ensure we can eat ‘better’ meat http://ow.ly/Zzlq50ARaON https://twitter.com/Rob_Percival_/status/1335532158803435522
So why "less meat overall"?Current demand for the volume of meat in our diet drives intensive farm systems. Eating less meat overall, means we can support high welfare organic & pasture-fed systems helping mitigate climate change & biodiversity loss. http://ow.ly/Zzlq50ARaON
There’s plenty of space for going #vegetarian/vegan but as #agroecological & #organic systems often depend on grazing animals, meat consumption following a "less & better” approach is important & has a crucial role to play
More info http://ow.ly/Zzlq50ARaON
More info http://ow.ly/Zzlq50ARaON
Find out about some of the other recommendations from the @theCCCuk here ( http://ow.ly/TUOV50CGwVm ) inc. afforestation & #agroforestry targets, and how public procurement can play a critical role in ensuring all children have a healthy & environmentally friendly diet in schools
