“In a circular economy, food is produced regeneratively. This improves the overall
health of the local ecosystem, promoting good human health and protecting natural habitats.”
Addressing climate change and biodiversity loss
By Tansy Robertson-Fall, Senior Editor, Ellen MacArthur Foundation
Climate, biodiversity, human health. These pressing global challenges are all connected by one vital sector of the economy: food. More than a third of the world’s land is currently dedicated to food production. How we manage that land impacts levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, whether plants, insects, and animals can thrive, and if people have access to a nutritious diet.
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