Organiser's description (via the Centre for Food Policy):
Speaker: Paul Behrens, University of Oxford
Climate change’s impacts, including on food systems, have been systemically underestimated. In the face of these impacts there is an urgent need for a rapid food system transformation. The decisions made in the coming years will influence food availability, prices, and ultimately the stability of society this century. In this talk Paul will outline the ways a rapid food system transformation – especially dietary shifts – can not only mitigate environmental impacts but enhance agriculture’s resilience to extreme weather events and shocks. He will also delve into ongoing research on the implications of these transformations for the agricultural sector, including changes in farming subsidies, assets, and income streams. Finally, he will address the current landscape of vested interests actively resisting these changes, highlighting the challenges faced in implementing crucial reforms to our food systems.
The talk will be followed by an online Q&A session.
