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As we observe #WorldFoodDay 2024, Paul Behrens emphasises the importance of a Great Food Transformation to address the environmental impact of food systems. He outlines three key pillars: dietary changes, reducing food waste, and shifting to environmentally friendly production. In high-income countries, like the UK, a dietary shift could free up agricultural land to combat climate change and environmental damage, leading to cleaner air, healthier soils, and greater biodiversity. By embracing this transformation, we can build resilient, sustainable food systems. Full interview: https://lnkd.in/e97fJ9kd FAO University of Oxford #Sustainability #ClimateChange #Biodiversity #HealthyPlanet

We've launched a new initiative called the Oxford Digital Public Infrastructure Research Lab (OxDPI) https://lnkd.in/e9HbgqQm OxDPI is a joint venture between the CSAE and the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford and co-directed by Stefan Dercon (BSG and Department of Economics, University of Oxford) and Christian Meyer (Oxford Martin School). Funded by Co-Develop. ℹ️ About: OxDPI will investigate the impacts of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) on inclusion and wellbeing in low- and middle-income countries. DPI refers to foundational digital systems like identification (similar to India’s Aadhaar system), payment platforms, and data exchange mechanisms crucial for service access and economic participation. This initiative aims to understand the impact of DPI on inclusion and the wellbeing of populations in countries where it is being deployed. This includes examining how DPI affects various sectors and societal outcomes, such as financial access, social protection, and refugee integration. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/e9HbgqQm

On #WorldVeganDay, we’re spotlighting research from our Future of Food programme. Prof Peter Scarborough highlights a 2023 study that revealed vegan diets could dramatically reduce environmental impact. But even smaller changes, like reducing meat intake, can help lower our footprint significantly. Let’s explore how our food choices can create lasting change. 🌍🌱 Learn more about the Future of Food programme here: https://lnkd.in/eb9NZuSA University of Oxford   Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences - University of Oxford

A PLOS Climate paper supported by our Biodiversity and Society programme explores how nature-based solutions can unlock prosperity by boosting local economies, increasing agricultural productivity and creating jobs. In their paper, the authors also highlight how NbS can create 'win-win' scenarios, such as raising income and creating jobs while enhancing biodiversity and supporting climate adaptation. These attributes make NbS an essential approach for countries as they transition to clean and efficient circular economies, says the review. Read more: https://lnkd.in/enPB9kve Brian O'Callaghan, PhD Nathalie Seddon Alexandre Chausson Nature-Based Solutions Initiative Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment - University of Oxford Alison Smith University of Oxford WWF-UK

New research on the economic impacts of nature-based solutions concludes they can unlock #prosperity by boosting local #economies 💰 Increasing agricultural productivity 🥕 And creating jobs 📈 The paper was led by Alexandre Chausson and co-authored by #OxfordSmithSchool academics Nathalie Seddon and Brian O'Callaghan, PhD. PLOS Climate Nature-Based Solutions Initiative Oxford Martin School https://lnkd.in/d-r6JRVM

The findings of a new systematic review by Alexandre Chausson, Alison Smith, Ryne Zen-Zhi Reger, Brian O'Callaghan, PhD, Yadira Mori-Clement, Ph.D, Florencia Zapata and Nathalie Seddon underscore the need to incorporate nature-based solutions in investment programs to concurrently address economic, environmental, and societal challenges https://lnkd.in/eZx96Mt7 Nature-Based Solutions Initiative Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment - University of Oxford Oxford Martin School

Earlier this week, Kate Cook spoke at the Oxford Martin School panel discussion on 'Operationalising climate policy for global net zero emissions'. Kate addressed the control of finance flows under the Paris Agreement. Click here for more information: https://ow.ly/n3C750TTirr

"Language is like an entry step into people's cultures. Once you step in, you discover a whole different world that you didn't know existed." Incredibly powerful talk yesterday from Visiting Fellow Nwabisa Mlandu at the Oxford Martin School on factors affecting quality of life in adults with epilepsy: insights from South Africa. Particularly fascinating to learn about the challenges of communicating epilepsy when the vocabulary does not (yet) exist. Thank you for sharing your experiences and insights Nwabisa. Watch the full talk on youtube below.

We're thrilled to see Melissa Felipe Cadillo discuss women’s vital role in biodiversity and policy transformation at COP16's 'Women and Biodiversity' panel. Empowering voices for sustainable futures! #COP16 🌱 Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment - University of Oxford  School of Geography and the Environment, University of Oxford  Department of Biology, University of Oxford  Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science

How can the insurance industry be the catalyst for protecting and restoring nature? Dr Nicola Ranger and Olivier Mahul go deep into the issues in this insightful blog, which highlights five crucial roles insurance plays in unlocking innovation and investment - providing economic security, boosting shared prosperity, direct investment of capital, promoting redistribution and equity and pricing risk. Read more: https://lnkd.in/etjGq6ae University of Oxford Environmental Change Institute (ECI), University of Oxford, School of Geography and the Environment, University of Oxford, The World Bank