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New SAPEA Report: Towards Sustainable Food Consumption

31. 08. 2023

The newly released SAPEA report "Towards Sustainable Food Consumption", co-authored by social geographer Petr Jehlička from the Institute of Ethnology and the Institute of Sociology of the CAS, points out that for Europe to achieve its health and sustainability goals, the way we produce and consume food has to change. The current food system has a major impact on the environment and poor quality diets are also linked to the risk of disease, obesity and overweight in the European population. The report identifies 5 key elements that can help change this negative trend.

The full report and scientific opinion can be found here: SAPEA Report + Scientific Opinion. The document is free to distribute.

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The Czech Academy of Sciences (the CAS)

The mission of the CAS

The primary mission of the CAS is to conduct research in a broad spectrum of natural, technical and social sciences as well as humanities. This research aims to advance progress of scientific knowledge at the international level, considering, however, the specific needs of the Czech society and the national culture.

President of the CAS

Prof. Eva Zažímalová has started her second term of office in May 2021. She is a respected scientist, and a Professor of Plant Anatomy and Physiology.

She is also a part of GCSA of the EU.