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Food systems account for roughly one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions, with animal agriculture a major contributor. Sustainable proteins offer a pathway to significantly reduce the climate footprint of protein production.

Animal agriculture is a major driver of habitat conversion and biodiversity loss. Shifting protein production can reduce pressure on ecosystems and help protect the species and habitats they support.

Animal agriculture places significant pressure on freshwater resources and contributes to nutrient and other forms of water pollution. Sustainable proteins can reduce both the water use and pollution associated with protein production.

Today’s protein system contributes to interconnected challenges in nutrition, food security and public health. Sustainable proteins can help build a more resilient food system by expanding access to nutritious, affordable and culturally relevant choices while reducing risks associated with intensive animal production.

Tens of billions of land animals—and far more aquatic animals—are raised and killed for food each year. Sustainable proteins can meet growing protein demand while reducing reliance on animals for food.

Animal agriculture uses most of the world’s agricultural land, much of it for grazing and feed production. More land-efficient proteins can reduce this demand and create opportunities for conservation and ecological restoration.