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Recording: Achieving net-zero food systems by 2050
The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) has published a recording of a webinar held on 28 January 2022, titled “Building a vision for achieving net-zero food systems by 2050”. It discusses non-CO2 emissions trends in the food sector and their implications for achieving climate targets.
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Sustainable Food Production: A primer
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Sustainable Food Production: A primer
This book explains the ecological and environmental impacts of today’s agricultural systems as well as their contribution to social inequality. It looks at how agrifood systems can use the principles of environmental sustainability.
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Land, soil and water for food: Systems at breaking point
Reports
Land, soil and water for food: Systems at breaking point
This synthesis report from the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization looks at the land, soil and water resources used by the world’s food systems. It uses the “driver–pressure–state–impact–response” framework to analyse the links between agricultural production, society and the environment.
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Agroecological transitions: determinist and open-ended visions
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Agroecological transitions: determinist and open-ended visions
This open-access book looks at the approaches that people take towards agroecological transitions. It defines two clusters: a “determinist” perspective which focuses on achieving a predefined end goal for the transition to agroecology, and an “open-ended” perspective which leaves more room for changing goals.
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International Journal of Health Policy and Management
Journal articles
Special issue on the political economy of food systems
The International Journal of Health Policy and Management has released a special issue on the political economy of food systems, including an editorial, eight review articles and 11 original articles. 
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Agriculture, Nutrition and Health (ANH) Academy
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Database: Teaching resources on agriculture, nutrition & health
The Agriculture, Nutrition and Health (ANH) Academy curates a database of teaching resources on interdisciplinary agriculture, nutrition and health topics, including journals, online courses, lecture slides, games, infographics and other recommended reading.
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Political ecology of industrial crops
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Political ecology of industrial crops
This book examines the ecological, social, economic and institutional impacts of industrial crops such as soybeans, cotton, maize and jatropha, using case studies from around the world.
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The sociology of food and agriculture
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The sociology of food and agriculture
This book, which is being released in its third edition, offers a critical examination of the food system through the lenses of gender, ethnicity and poverty. This edition includes a new chapter on sustainable diets and ethical consumption.
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Can fixing dinner fix the planet?
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Can fixing dinner fix the planet?
This free online book explores how consumers, nations, and international organisations can work together to improve food systems and restore ecosystems and their ability to provide for people.
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