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On World Food Day 2024, the Food Trails project reached its conclusion after four years of collaboration with European cities. The initiative made significant strides in advancing sustainable, healthy and inclusive food policies. Achievements include: - 11 cities and metropolitan authorities developed municipal acts, guidelines and goals for their food policies; - 31 pilot actions were implemented, positively influencing local food systems;  - 8 tools were created to support cities in developing food system interventions and measuring their outcomes and impacts To find out more about key outcomes from the project, visit our news piece: https://lnkd.in/g3ZiW6vk Thank you to all the project partners and cities that made this possible. #EUFoodCities

Our co-founder Gunhild Anker Stordalen has signed an open letter to President Gustavo Petro of Colombia and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil, recognizing their leadership in advancing integrated action on climate, nature, and food systems. To read the letter, please see the full post below.

Lidl has taken a bold step in its sustainability strategy by tripling its range of plant-based products in the UK, according to The Grocer. The retail giant is also setting new sales targets aimed at supporting climate goals. Lidl aims for plant-based items to account for 25% of its total protein sales by 2030, a significant jump from its 14% baseline in 2021. This goal aligns with the #EATLancet Commission's recommendation to reduce consumption of red meat and sugar by 50% by 2050. Lidl GB's Chief Commercial Officer, Richard Bourns, emphasized that the company’s commitment to sustainable proteins would play a crucial role in reducing its Scope 3 CO2 emissions. Earlier this year, Lidl also strengthened its sustainability efforts by announcing a 5-year partnership with WWF, aiming to provide households with more sustainable choices and ensure that business models work within planetary boundaries. Learn more at The Grocer https://bit.ly/3NzZVBd and Lidl's media centre https://bit.ly/3NA60O7 Lidl GB WWF

A great article in #NatureFood by Agnes Kalibata and David Nabarro underscores that well-structured dialogues are key to driving real change in global food systems. The 2021 UN Food Systems Summit hosted over 1,600 Food Systems Dialogues, shaping strategies and priorities for national food systems transformation. EAT, alongside WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable Development and the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) helped launch the Food System Dialogues under David Nabarro’s leadership. As we the approach the release of #EATLancet 2.0, we will continue to build on this experience and expand our conversation with all stakeholders to craft actionable solutions for a healthier planet and people. Read via the link below.

Exciting! Healthcare professionals are advocating for healthier, plant-rich meals in hospitals – a win for patients' health and the planet! 🌿 ❤️ 🌍 Over 20 organizations in the UK, including the British Society for Hematology, Faculty of Public Health, and Doctors Association UK, along with more than 1,200 healthcare professionals, have signed an open letter to NHS leaders, calling for plant-rich meals to become the default in healthcare settings. The term "plant-rich" is key as illustrated by the #EATLancet´s #PlanetaryHealthDiet – this isn’t about going vegan, but about offering healthier, plant-predominant options. Meat, eggs, and other animal products remain on the menu, but the focus shifts towards boosting nutritious foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes, which can significantly improve health outcomes. Evidence continues to show that moving toward a plant-rich diet not only improves public health and reduces health inequalities but also helps us meet crucial climate and nature goals. A similar hospital initiative in New York saw a 36% drop in food carbon emissions, cost savings, and a 90% patient satisfaction rate. This call should be an inspiration for health professionals and hospitals everywhere! #FoodIsMedicine #HealthyEating # #ClimateHealth #Foodcanfixit Watch the video below, and read more: https://lnkd.in/d6afkrBr

How can impact investing reshape urban food systems? The latest episode of 'Food and the Cities' #podcast dives into investing in cities' food systems.    Tune in for takeaways from the Food Trails Impact Investors Living Lab, which was co-led by EAT and Wageningen University & Research. #EUFoodCities

The global #AgrifoodSystem emits one third of the world’s greenhouse gases. Urgent mitigation action in the sector is needed to keep the goals of the #ParisAgreement achievable. The World Bank Recipe for a Livable Planet report 📖 provides a comprehensive strategic framework and roadmap for achieving #NetZero in the agrifood system. It identifies the most cost-effective mitigation opportunities for specific country income groups and highlights that many of these mitigation actions deliver substantial co-benefits, such as improved food security and resilience. The Overview of the report is now available in Arabic, Chinese, French, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. You can download the official and final version of the eBook and the translations here: https://bit.ly/4h42vwP

A clarion call on the health of our planet by Johan Rockström: the Planetary Health Check reveals that six out of nine critical Earth systems have already been breached, threatening the stability of life on Earth. 🌍🚨 Climate change, biodiversity loss, and the overuse of freshwater and land systems are just some of the crises we face. One powerful solution to help reverse some of this damage? Shifting towards plant-rich food systems. While not directly mentioned in the article, transforming our diets can ease the strain on these vital systems and play a crucial role in restoring planetary health. Our window for change is small but still open. Let’s act before it’s too late. A must read: https://lnkd.in/eU_u-uGJ

How can we transform global nutrition for a healthier future? Despite strides made over the decades, #child malnutrition remains alarmingly high, and #obesity rates are climbing worldwide. The new The World Bank 2024 Investment Framework for Nutrition proposes a roadmap for change, offering evidence-based, cost-effective interventions to save millions of lives and generate economic benefits of up to $2.4 trillion. By scaling up high-impact nutrition programs, we can avert child stunting, maternal anemia, and stillbirths—while addressing both undernutrition and obesity. Achieving this will require an additional $13 billion annually over the next decade, particularly in low- and middle-income regions. But the potential return? A staggering $23 for every dollar invested, outweighing the costs of inaction. From innovative financing models like taxes on unhealthy foods to repurposing agrifood subsidies, these solutions are critical to building healthy, sustainable and equitable food systems. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3zZaOtb #FoodCanFixIt

📣 Applications Now Open! The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), in partnership with #EAT, and with support from the Food and Land Use Coalition (FOLU), are excited to announce that applications are now open for the Dietary Shift Competition - DISH in Kenya! DISH Competition seeks to uncover 15 innovative solutions to get Kenyans eating more heathily, offering an exciting opportunity to kick-off a long-term engagement that offers extensive support and collaboration opportunities for participants as well as cash prizes. Ready to bring your creative solutions to life? Learn more and apply today! More info: https://lnkd.in/dG3ipuCE #DISHCompetition2024 #DietaryShifts #HealthyEatingKenya #FoodCanFixIt