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Good For Heart And Good For 🌎 A new study looking at the health and diets of nearly 200,000 people states that “adherence to the #PlanetaryHealthDiet, designed to be a more environmentally sustainable dietary pattern, was associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease in three large cohorts of men and women in the USA. These observations support the Planetary Health Diet as a promising strategy to promote both human and planetary health.” The study is published in the September issue of The Lancet Planetary Health, and available online at https://bit.ly/3ZeYjUJ

EAT is thrilled to participate in the inaugural "Urban Agrifood Systems Global Workshop", hosted by FAO and ICLEI this week at FAO's headquarters in Rome, Italy. 🇮🇹 Climate change, rapid urbanization, and social inequity are reshaping how we produce and consume food. To build sustainable agrifood systems, cities urgently need support. The key? Multilevel, multi-stakeholder collaboration. The landmark event brings together local and national governments, city networks, UN agencies, and organizations from around the world to co-develop a five-year roadmap for sustainable, equitable, and resilient #UrbanFoodSystems. Over three days, participants will align priorities, foster collaboration, and drive meaningful action to ensure our cities can provide nutritious food for all while addressing broader social, economic, and environmental challenges. This is a critical step toward building healthier, more resilient urban communities. 🍅 🏙️ Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/3XkJnBH #FoodCanFixit #AgriFoodSystems #SustainableCities

🇫🇷 Bordeaux Métropole - #1 of 11 videos on Food Trails Living Labs. Discover how Bordeaux Metropole is strengthening its local food network by enhancing the Food Council and connecting local producers with public canteens to support short supply chains. ▶️ Watch the video now! #EuFoodCities - Pathways for food 2030-led urban food policies #EuFood2030 #MUFPP

Ireland Needs a National Food Strategy—And Cork is Showing the Way The recently launched Cork Food Strategy 2025-2030 sets an ambitious agenda, according to Dr. Catherine Conlon, who was featured in The Echo. Despite the difficulty of initiating a national conversation on sustainable food systems, Cork is moving decisively to lead by example. Cities, which house over half of the global population, have a unique opportunity to drive food system transformation. Cork's draft vision for a new food strategy outlines five key goals: 1) create an environment which provides nourishing food for all. 2) build a sustainable and resilient local food system. 3) develop thriving local and diverse food economy. 4) promote a community-centered food environment. 5) lifelong learning & skills. The Cork Food Policy Council has adopted a pragmatic approach over the past decade, enhancing the accessibility and quality of healthy food in the city through practical measures like communal cooking facilities and increased awareness of food poverty. This aligns with findings from the Food System Economics Commission #FSEC, which also advocates for supporting vulnerable groups to achieve a just and sustainable food system. Cork's actions are encouraging: from supporting small food producers to promoting local procurement and minimizing food waste. The city sets a compelling example for how urban areas can take the lead in addressing the urgent challenges of our food systems. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3ZdDxVm.

How a Flexitarian Diet Can Benefit Both Your Health and the Planet A recent guide from Forbes offers a two-step approach to revamping your diet for both personal health and environmental benefit. The article states that adopting healthier eating habits can mitigate conditions like obesity and diabetes, while also curbing greenhouse gas emissions that drive global warming. The key, according to Forbes, is to reduce the overconsumption of animal-based proteins and starchy vegetables, and instead, adopt a flexitarian diet that prioritizes plant-based foods. This approach aligns with the recommendations of the #EATLancet Commission, which recent studies suggest could lead to a marked reduction in both greenhouse gas emissions and non-communicable diseases. For more details, see the original article https://lnkd.in/eVpShMUs.

Job Openings: Senior Communications Officer | Executive Assistant 2025 is set to be an exciting year for EAT, with the release of the highly anticipated follow-up to the 2019 EAT-Lancet Commission report—recently recognized as one of the most influential scientific reports in history. Now is your chance to join our passionate and dynamic team as we embark on this pivotal year and advance our mission to build a healthy and sustainable food system for all. Learn more about the two available positions at https://lnkd.in/g5UsAxk

Take a second to hear from experts as they share their views on the Planetary Health Diet, its challenges, and the exciting opportunities it offers for transforming food systems. Courtesy of our friends at CGIAR https://lnkd.in/d9grisUG

Check out this new TED talk by Johan Rockström! “We know that solving the planet crisis is not utopia, it’s not fantasy. We have the solutions for a secure stable future for humanity.” He runs you through the latest in climate science, tipping points, and why he is both nervous but also still hopeful about the current state of the planet. Watch it here: https://lnkd.in/d-vUQSAm

EAT is proud to be an international partner of the Food and Land Use Coalition (FOLU). Since 2017, FOLU has been working to enhance #FoodSystems outcomes for people 👩🌾, nature 🌿, and climate 🌦. As we approach 2025, the Coalition is sharing its first Impact Report. The report provides a snapshot of FOLU's efforts over the past three and a half years, told through nine impactful stories. Each story illustrates how our Coalition drives change in the various contexts where it operates. Explore the report to discover how FOLU has been: 🧠 Mainstreaming food systems thinking 🤝 Building movements for change in Colombia 🌱 Scaling regenerative agriculture in Ethiopia 🌾 Accelerating eco-regional approaches in Indonesia 👨🌾 Unlocking sustainable and inclusive agricultural policies in India 💵 Driving finance to Nature-based Solutions 💼 Mobilizing business action on climate 🌽 Catalyzing Brazilian leadership on food 🔗 Linking global ambition with local action Learn what food systems transformation looks like in practice and how FOLU delivers impactful outcomes by reading the report 👇 https://lnkd.in/dxZAfN6Z Food and Land Use Coalition (FOLU)

Eat for the Planet! New study shows a 17% reduction in emissions with a plant-based diet. Food choices can significantly impact the environment. A new study published in Nature Climate Change shows that adopting the #EATLancet Planetary Health Diet could reduce global dietary greenhouse gas emissions by a whopping 17%. The research analyzed food consumption habits in 139 countries, highlighting the environmental benefits of shifting towards a more plant-based approach. Here's the breakdown: 👉 Overconsumption is a problem: the study found that 56.9% of the global population overconsumes meat and dairy. 👉 Plant-based power: if these "over-consumers" adopted the Planetary Health Diet, emissions from food production could decrease by 32.4%! 👉 Win-win for health and planet: the #PlanetaryHealthDiet is a flexitarian diet, but allows for some animal protein sources like fish, eggs, and meat in moderation. This means you can support your health and the environment at the same time! 🩺🌏 The good news is, even small dietary shifts can have a positive impact. Consider incorporating more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains into your meals. Read more about the study here https://lnkd.in/dezMG2ax or visit www.eatforum.org #PlanetaryHealthDiet #FoodCanFixIt #EATLancet Phys.org