Both downsizing and improvements to livestock systems are needed to stay within planetary boundaries
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.
Citation: Herzon, I., R. Mazac, M. Erkkola, T. Garnett, H. Hansson, M. Jonell, M. Kaljonen, T. Kortetmäki, M. Lamminen, A. Lonkila, M. Niva, A-M. Pajari, T. Tribaldos, M.Toivonen, H. L. Tuomisto, K.Koppelmäki, and E. Röös. 2024. Both downsizing and improvements to livestock systems are needed to stay within planetary boundaries. Nature Food 5:642–645.
Both downsizing and improvements to livestock systems are needed to stay within planetary boundaries