How can the EU climate targets be met? A combined analysis of technological and demand-side changes in food and agriculture

David Bryngelsson, Stefan Wirsenius, Fredrik Hedenus and Ulf Sonesson

Food Policy, 2016, vol. 59, issue C, 152-164

Abstract: To meet the 2°C climate target, deep cuts in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions will be required for carbon dioxide from fossil fuels but, most likely, also for methane and nitrous oxide from agriculture and other sources. However, relatively little is known about the GHG mitigation potential in agriculture, in particular with respect to the combined effects of technological advancements and dietary changes. Here, we estimate the extent to which changes in technology and demand can reduce Swedish food-related GHG emissions necessary for meeting EU climate targets. This analysis is based on a detailed representation of the food and agriculture system, using 30 different food items.

Keywords: Climate targets; Greenhouse gas mitigation; Food; Agriculture; Dietary changes; European Union (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016
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DOI: 10.1016/j.foodpol.2015.12.012

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