Food Systems

How will our food be produced in 2050? How do we want to feed ourselves? And what should food systems contribute to climate stabilization, biodiversity, and prosperity around the world?

We explore technological and societal trends that will change how we produce and consume food. We envision what the future of food will look like in 2050 and identify pathways to get there. We spark discussions that we need to have today to shape the future we want to see tomorrow.

To feed a population of 10 billion people in 2050 under current systems, we would need to double agricultural production.

What systemic changes are necessary in the food system? What contribution do innovations such as alternative proteins make, and what contribution do behavioral changes make?

The food system is currently responsible for approximately one-third of all greenhouse gas emissions. By 2050, our goal is to have a regenerative food system in place.

What systemic changes are necessary in the food system? What contribution do innovations such as alternative proteins make, and what contribution do behavioral changes make?

The majority of health care costs worldwide today are attributed to malnutrition.

What mechanisms should be applied for this? Should there be health insurance discounts for healthy nutrition? Does a meat tax make sense?

These are just a few of the predictable trends and associated socio-economic questions that we face today. In order to avoid an increasing polarization of society, it is crucial that we engage in discourse on these issues. The insights gained from this discourse can help overcome fears and unleash the potential of the future.

"From clean label to clean production - complete transparency for the entire production process."

"As a basis for a circular food system, we need to increase the number and diversity of crops."

"In 2050, we will have succeeded in learning not only reading, writing, and arithmetic in school and education but also gardening and cooking."

What do you think?

If we don’t actively shape the future, others will determine it for us. In order to live the future as we wish, we must have a broad discourse on open questions. What do you think about the following hypotheses for the future in 2050? Vote here with Mentimeter and find out what others think!

The food system should significantly contribute to climate stabilization, ecological sustainability, and the harmonious coexistence of people and nature through regenerative, sustainable, and common-good oriented practices.

All people should have the knowledge, skills, and means, as well as the awareness, to be able to eat a healthy diet.

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