Food
Tracking the policies and changes in land use, agriculture and meat production that shape our environment and food choices
Solar-powered irrigation: Empowering Bangladesh’s women farmers?
Alternatives to diesel power are proven to empower women farmers by saving them time, but sociocultural barriers to access remain
In focus: Beef's climate footprint
Is beef losing ground in South America?
Beef is still king on the continent, but plant-based diets are on the rise in Argentina and Brazil amid changing global patterns
Beef in the time of net zero: Reducing livestock emissions in Latin America
Beef accounts for over half of emissions from agriculture and land use change in the region. Changes in production and diets could help the sector’s efforts towards carbon neutrality
Can South America reduce its methane emissions from livestock farming?
At COP26, Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay committed to reduce their methane emissions, but there are still no substantive policies to achieve this
Latin America takes first steps towards sustainable beef
Meatpackers are boosting economies across the region and, aware of the industry’s environmental footprint, are working on sustainable solutions
