Criminal activity is costing global food and drink industries billions, but what is being done about it? Andy Morling of the FSA’s National Food Crime Unit reports.
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Lunchbox of the Future: A Whole-System, Whole-School Food Policy
Dr Melanie Collins, International Coordinator and Strategy Manager for the Global Food Security Programme and Chair of School Governors, explores the role schools have in tackling future food security challenges.
The UK has a highly successful agricultural industry, but many domestic and international factors affect food production and prices for consumers in the UK. This became evident during the world food price spike of 2008.
This page contains details of the research funded under the Transforming UK Food Systems Programme
Projects including research into protecting crops from pests and increasing tolerance to adverse weather conditions will share the funding.
Future-proofing the food system to tackle global challenges
The Global Food Security programme has published a scenarios report exploring potential transformation pathways to align the UK food system with global agreements. Through stimulating thought and discussion about the future of the UK food system, this report aims to help policymakers navigate uncertainty, facilitate long-term decision-making, and inspire immediate action.
The food system is a vital part of the climate solution
The UN recently stated that it finds ‘no credible pathway to 1.5C in place’ with current global commitments to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions. In anticipation of the conclusion of COP27, here is a recap from the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report, released in April 2022. This looks at possible solutions and mitigation strategies in response to the changing climate, including what role the food system can play in our fight against climate change.
GFS report feeds into UK Member State Dialogue for UN Food Systems Summit
Coinciding with the 2021 United Nations Food System Pre-Summit (26-28 July), the Global Food Security programme has published its new multi-stakeholder dialogue report. The report was selected to feed into the official UK Member State Dialogue for the UN Food System Summit.
Food Futures Panel: Urban agriculture case studies – which do you think will make the biggest difference to global food security?
The GFS programme commissioned a panel of 600 members of the public to take part in engagement activities, exploring different aspects of food security research. This document details stimulus material for the urban agriculture dialogue.
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Paris-compliant healthy food systems: Policy Brief for United Nations Climate Change Conference
The Global Food Security programme has published a policy brief ahead of the 24th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP24), held in Katowice, Poland.
Failure to tackle food demand could make 1.5°C limit unachievable. Global Food Security programme Champion Tim Benton and Bojana Bajželj from WRAP explain.
World Food Safety Day: Ensuring safe food for a healthy tomorrow
Today on Food Safety Day (7th June) we highlight a variety of ongoing work across UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and some of our GFS partners which is bringing together insights from across science, business and society to ensure safe, sustainable food for all.