Monica Crippa et al.

doi:10.1038/s43016-021-00225-9

Summary

Modelling/analysis exploring Food systems are responsible for a third of global anthropogenic GHG emissions (Global scope). Estimates impacts on outcomes and key measures (Estimates that food systems account for ~34% of total anthropogenic GHG emissions in 2015, with most emissions from agriculture and land-use change.; measures: Share of emissions from food (34%), breakdown…

UK applicability

Key evidence for the climate impact of food systems, relevant to UK net zero strategies.

Key measures

Share of emissions from food (34%), breakdown by sector and gas (CO2, CH4, N2O), trends 1990–2015.

Outcomes reported

Estimates that food systems account for ~34% of total anthropogenic GHG emissions in 2015, with most emissions from agriculture and land-use change.

Theme: Climate & resilience; Food industry
Subject: GHG & climate; Food policy & governance
Study type: Research
Study design: Quantitative data/model study (EDGAR-FOOD database)
Source type: Academic paper
Status: Published
Geography: Global
System type: Global food system (full value chain)
DOI: 10.1038/s43016-021-00225-9
Catalogue ID: XL0029

Topic tags

climate

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Food systems are responsible for a third of global anthropogenic GHG emissions