“Switching towards more plant-based diets can reduce emissions, for example, by up to 50%, and in some cases even much more.” – Daniel Braune, Food Systems Sustainability Lead at ProVeg International.
Our food system is a major driver of environmental problems, from greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions to excessive land and water use. But how much do we really understand about the connection between what’s on our plate and the health of the planet?
In this episode, host Valentina Gallani, a nutritionist and food technologist at ProVeg International, sits down with colleague Daniel Braune, ProVeg’s Food Systems Sustainability Lead, to explore the complex relationship between diet and the environment. With a Master of Science in Evolution, Ecology and Systematics, Daniel is an ecologist and data visualisation master who works to make the science behind our food understandable for everyone.
Together, they will unpack the most impactful food categories, the truth behind processing and transportation emissions, and the significant positive change a shift to a more plant-based diet can bring. Daniel also shares the story behind his latest project, Food System Data, a resource designed to bridge the gap between complex scientific research and accessible, reliable information.
What you’ll learn:
- How our daily diet is connected to GHG emissions and climate change.
- The food categories that contribute most to land and water use, and why they have such a significant impact.
- Data on the environmental savings – measured in GHG emissions, land use and water consumption – of switching to a plant-based diet.
- How a tool such as Food System Data simplifies complex sustainability research for everyone, from scientists to journalists and the public.
Check out the previous episode
Explore the future of our food system with Anne Wanders (UniLever) and Will Greenwood (The Vegetarian Butcher), and the debate around plant-based vs. animal meat.
Tune in now on Spotify or Amazon Music, or watch on YouTube. Don’t forget to subscribe and catch our other podcast series, ProVeg Talks: Food Industry.
For more of Daniel’s work, check out the Food System Data platform on the ProVeg website.
You can also find Daniel Braune on LinkedIn to follow his work.
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