Create nature recovery network (wildlife corridors/pollinator habitat) on former grazing or feed-crop land
Why this action matters
Evidence-groundedPlant-based dietary patterns are associated with significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions, land use, and water use compared to omnivorous diets, as demonstrated by multiple modeling studies and longitudinal research. These findings highlight the potential of shifting toward plant-based diets to reduce environmental impacts, supporting a transition toward more sustainable food systems.
Concept connections
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Consequences of this action
Evidence-groundedThe action itself
Converting former livestock grazing and animal feed crop land into connected wildlife corridors and pollinator habitat zones reduces land use for animal agriculture and redirects it toward ecological restoration, supporting biodiversity and ecosystem services.
UK implications
This action could help reverse pollinator decline in the UK, which is linked to intensive agriculture and underpins £690 million per year of crop production through free ecosystem services, thereby supporting food security and reducing reliance on chemical inputs.
Global implications
By adopting this action, the UK contributes to global efforts to halt pollinator collapse, which threatens food security for over 75% of flowering crop species worldwide, and supports the broader transition toward more sustainable and resilient food systems.
National policy stance
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Scientific foundation
Domain-level evidence from the peer-reviewed library
Climate Resilience
The resilience of ecosystems and society is a central concern in the context of climate change, as highlighted by the interactions between human systems, ecosystems, and the impacts of climate change [Pörtner et al., 2022]. Adaptation plays a key role in reducing exposure and vulnerability to climate change, as noted in the evolving approaches to understanding vulnerability [Pörtner et al., 2022]. The current global diet uses a significant amount of land, with a large portion dedicated to raising farmed animals rather than feeding humans directly [Rockström et al., 2023]. A paradigm shift in food policy is urgently needed, as food policy is significantly behind energy policy in terms of progress and time available [Rockström et al., 2023]. The Plant Based Treaty proposes a comprehensive action plan that includes relinquishing harmful practices, redirecting resources, and restoring ecosystems to address the climate and food crisis [Rockström et al., 2023].