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We’re thrilled to share that The Guardian has covered the Global Policy Report from the Food System Economics Commission (FSEC) after its release. The piece highlights how shifting towards sustainable food production is not just essential for the environment but also delivers significant economic benefits. Moreover, the existing production destroys more value than it creates due to medical and environmental costs, as found by FSEC researchers.

🔗 Read the full article here: The Guardian

The Global Policy Report presents a compelling case for food system transformation, showing that well-designed policies can drive prosperity, improve public health, and mitigate climate change—all while ensuring a just transition for farmers and consumers alike.

FSEC aimed to provide the economic insights needed to support the food system transformation. As highlighted by the article, the report and research of FSEC demonstrates that a sustainable food future is not only viable—it’s economically smart.

Stay tuned for more insights, and explore our work at foodsystemeconomicscommission.org.

The Hidden Costs of Food

accumulated since the signing of the Paris Agreement in 2016

The counter shows the accumulated hidden costs of our current food systems since the signing of the Paris Agreement in 2016, taking into account greenhouse gas emissions, blue water use, land use conversion, nitrogen emissions, undernourishment, poverty, and unhealthy diets.

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