Spotlight on Human and Planetary Health: Transforming Food Systems for a Sustainable Future

Agriculture is one of the leading drivers of climate change. Meat production in particular is a major contributor, responsible for 14.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions. In addition to climate impacts, meat production requires vast amounts of water, and contributes to deforestation as land is cleared for cattle grazing. Over 75% of agricultural land is dedicated solely to raising and feeding livestock, which amounts for about a quarter of the entire planet’s land surface. Additionally, diets that rely heavily on meat can result in myriad health issues??"from increased risk of heart disease and cancer risk to obesity and diabetes.

In an attempt to combat climate change and the collapse of ecosystems, Pat Brown founded Impossible Foods ??" a company that spearheaded the production of plant-based meat. Plant-based meat products have 50% lower environmental impacts compared to animal protein, and bring added health benefits too. Please join us as Chris Field interviews Pat Brown about his journey and vision for a more sustainable future.

Speaker: Pat Brown, Impossible Foods, with Chris Field, Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment