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Tier 4 — Narrative / commentaryGrey literature

Reducing the environmental impact of dietary choice: perspectives from a behavioural and social change approach

Garnett T, Mathewson S, Angelides P, Borthwick F

Food Climate Research Network, University of Oxford · 2016

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Summary

This Food Climate Research Network publication examines how behavioural and social change approaches can reduce the environmental impact of dietary choice. The work likely synthesises evidence on intervention strategies—such as information provision, choice architecture, and social norms—to encourage adoption of lower-impact diets. The paper contributes to understanding the psychological and social dimensions of sustainable food consumption beyond supply-side interventions.

UK applicability

Directly applicable to UK food policy and consumer engagement strategies. The findings likely inform UK dietary guidelines and public health campaigns promoting both environmental and health co-benefits of dietary change.

Key measures

Behavioural change mechanisms; environmental impact metrics (likely greenhouse gas emissions, land use, water use associated with dietary patterns); intervention effectiveness

Outcomes reported

The study likely synthesised evidence on behavioural and social change approaches to encourage dietary choices with lower environmental footprints. It probable examined mechanisms and evidence for shifting consumer behaviour toward more sustainable food consumption patterns.

Theme
Policy, governance & rights
Subject
Consumer behaviour and environmental sustainability of food systems
Study type
Narrative Review
Study design
Narrative review
Source type
Grey literature
Status
Published
Geography
UK
System type
Food supply chain
Catalogue ID
CGmo9ys870-52xm1l

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