WWF International - "What’s eating our planet?" 2021

We all need to eat, but the way we do it today is the main cause of deforestation and biodiversity loss – and is a major contributor to the climate crisis.

OUR AMBITION | OUR WORK | GET INVOLVED Did you know that how we produce, consume and waste food is the single biggest threat to nature? We all need to eat, but the way we do it today is the main cause of deforestation and biodiversity loss – the treasured variety of life on Earth. It is also a major contributor to the climate crisis – responsible for around one-third of all global greenhouse emissions.  The facts are pretty shocking, and the warning signs are clear. We're seeing more extreme temperatures and erratic rainfall, increasing water scarcity, collapsed fish stocks, exhausted and eroded soils, and alarming declines in insects like bees that pollinate life-sustaining crops. There's no doubt that our current food systems are eating our planet.  The good news is that there are huge opportunities to feed the world in a way that works with nature, not against it. If we do things differently, we can stop forests turning into fields, keep rivers flowing, restore soil fertility, reverse the loss of life on Earth and reduce greenhouse gas emissions – all the while ensuring there's enough healthy and nutritious food for every person, now and in the future.  Here's how we can make that happen: WWF believes in people and nature thriving together | Visit panda.org today WWF International Rue Mauverney 28  Gland Switzerland Autor: WWF International Fonte: WWF International O Blogue da Cidadania Ativa; Inclusão Social; Sustentabilidade Ambiental e Natureza Carlos Carrapiço 2021