Summary
This commentary, published in Nature Food in 2020, addresses the sustainability paradox whereby researchers studying sustainable food and farming systems convene at carbon-intensive international conferences. The authors, a large international collaboration, argue for and likely propose frameworks to make research meetings more environmentally sustainable. The paper contributes to emerging discussion in academic communities about aligning institutional practice with research priorities on climate and sustainability.
UK applicability
Directly applicable to UK-based researchers and institutions conducting food and farming systems research, where pressure to attend international conferences conflicts with stated climate commitments. Relevant to UK research funding bodies and universities developing sustainable meeting policies.
Key measures
As suggested by the title, likely carbon footprint or environmental impact metrics of research meetings and travel; methodology not specified from metadata alone.
Outcomes reported
The paper likely discusses environmental and sustainability concerns associated with international research conferences and meetings in agricultural and food systems research, and proposes approaches to reduce their ecological footprint.
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