Agri-food systems helping to foster a cleaner, greener future
Solar power on farms: The EU is encouraging member states to promote and support greater use of renewable energy on farms, especially with growing demand for more food. Worldwide, energy consumption in agri-food systems is on the increase, growing by more than 20% between 2000 and 2018.
Imagine a world free of hunger and extreme poverty, a world where social justice thrives alongside a healthy, natural environment. That’s the ethos behind the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development — a plan of action for people, planet and prosperity.
Sustainable agrifood systems lie at the heart of the 2030 Agenda. They combine economic growth with social improvements and environmental protection to address many global challenges.
