In a year where our food system and supply chain are in the spotlight, the United Nations (UN) is planning a Food Systems Summit. The Summit, happening in the fall of 2021 will be the first of its kind in 25 years!
A key concern of Canadian beef producers is the global forum’s focus on reducing meat consumption, particularly red meat, for environmental and health reasons. There are nutritional and environmental benefits to the production of beef and CCA’s goal is to ensure these facts are part of the dialogue. With that in mind, CCA is collaborating with its international partners, including Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (GRSB), Livestock, Environment and People (LEAP), Global Agenda for Sustainable Livestock (GASL), International Meat Secretariat (IMS) and others to ensure Canada beef’s story is being shared via global networks. Domestically, CCA is working with stakeholders to contribute to Canada’s official government-led dialogue. Perhaps our biggest display of leadership will be in organizing our own independent dialogue, here at home.
From April 27-29, CCA is planning a dialogue series entitled “Grazing Livestock: Building Sustainable Protein Supply Chains” which will explore grazing livestock and its role in building a sustainable protein supply chain. The event will bring together a diverse set of stakeholders for a bold, solutions-oriented discussion on nature-based solutions for nutritious and sustainable diets.
For more information, contact Lauren Martin.
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