This synthesis report by the World Resources Institute explores sustainable solutions to meet food demands for an anticipated 2050 population. It presents strategies across demand reduction, productivity improvements, ecosystem restoration, and emission reductions. Emphasizing the need for efficiency and dietary changes, the report provides a comprehensive “menu” to close food, land, and emission gaps, suggesting coordinated global and local actions.
Context and quantification
About the policy
Area
Climate Action, Food security
Instrument
Policy recommendations
Intervention
Improved yield and reduced meat consumption
Cost
None
Funding
None
Institutional arrangement
None
Impacts
Stakeholders involved
International NGOs, Governmental bodies
Stakeholders impacted
Farmers, consumers
Wellbeing
Environment, Health
Justice consideration
Distributional, Procedural
Metadata
| Lead author name | Tim Searchinger |
|---|---|
| Lead author gender | Male |
| Lead author institution | World Resources Institute |
| Lead author institution location | Washington, D.C., USA |
| Peer reviewed? | true |
| Grey literature? | false |
| Type of paper | Policy report |
| Volume | None |
| Publication year | 2018 |
| URL / DOI | https://www.wri.org/our-work/project/world-resources-report/publications |
| Sufficiency mentioned? | false |