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GLASGOW FOOD AND CLIMATE DECLARATION

A commitment by subnational governments to tackle the climate emergency through integrated food policies and a call on national governments to act

“Only a food systems approach can identify effective intervention points to accelerate climate action while delivering many co-benefits.”

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- Glasgow Food and Climate Declaration -

“The majority of sustainable food system innovation and change are occurring at the local and regional levels."
 

- Accompanying document to the Glasgow Food and Climate Declaration-

Why the Glasgow Food and Climate Declaration?

Global Food Systems Account for 1/3 of Total Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions, causing...

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Subnational governments are leading the way by adopting integrated food policies.

COP26 is a key opportunity for placing food and local action at the heart of the global response to the climate emergency.

The Glasgow Food & Climate Declaration launched December 14, 2020. Watch the virtual launch and read the summary report below

The Glasgow Food and Climate Declaration is drafted in partnership between international networks of subnational governments, UN agencies and non-governmental organizations working with food systems and climate change and in consultation with subnational, city and region governments. 

With the technical cooperation of