WINTER 2022 / REAL-LEADERS.COM 77 LEADING LEADERS 75 MONEY 76 CLIMATE ACTION 78 SOCIAL IMPACT 74 INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY 80 INVESTING There are many strategies, plans, and actions produced by expert groups and organizations on food security, such as the UN Food Systems Summit. Use these reports to spark ideas around new business opportunities and to spot gaps in the market. “I believe there is bravery in genuinely listening to all, in order to really understand and drive change in the fight against inequality. Dialogue that is open and respectful can be truly transformative, no matter how profound the differences are between us.” — GABRIELA BUCHER Actionable Solutions to Help Feed the World When we talk about food security, a lot of focus is only on one-dimensional food production. But climate change also impacts other dimensions such as access and utilization. Business solutions should be sought here too. With all the environmental pledges made by countries and corporations added together, we would need 1.6 billion hectares of land — six times the size of India — to plant trees. This is clearly a near-impossible task, and lessening levels of consumption through innovative business ideas can be more effective. Explore leaner supply chains, less packaging, or seek scientific breakthroughs that allow you to use less and yield more. 1 2 3 TOP TIP: For genuine consumer power, conscious food citizens will need sophisticated public data tools that can fact-check sustainability claims, apply true-cost accounting (ie the cost to the environment and growers, not just the price in the shop) and guarantee transparency.
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