Planetary Health Campaign

1. Our Food System and the Earth

Everything we eat comes from the planet — soil, water, air, and sunlight.
But modern diets are putting immense pressure on these natural systems.

• Food production accounts for about one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions.
• Clearing land for livestock and crops contributes to deforestation and biodiversity loss.
• Agriculture uses 70% of the world’s freshwater, often depleting rivers and lakes.
• Up to one-third of all food produced is wasted, releasing methane when it decomposes.

Every plate of food carries an environmental “footprint.”
When we choose more plant-based, local, and minimally processed foods, we reduce that footprint dramatically.

2. How Diet Affects the Earth

3. The Planetary Health Diet

Developed by scientists through the EAT–Lancet Commission, this diet shows how we can feed 10 billion people sustainably by 2050.

It emphasizes:

• Half the plate from vegetables and fruits
• Whole grains, legumes, and nuts as main energy sources
• Small, sustainable amounts of animal products
• Minimal ultra-processed foods and added sugars

When applied locally — with foods like sukuma wiki, millet, beans, sweet potatoes, and tilapia — it becomes both nutritionally sound and environmentally friendly.

4. Why This Matters to You

• Eating local and plant-forward foods helps reduce your carbon footprint.
• It improves your health, blood sugar, and energy levels.
• It supports farmers and local food systems.
• It creates hope for the next generation — healthier people on a healthier planet.

5. Take Action

You don’t need to change everything overnight — just start small.

• One plate a day can make a difference.
• Try Meatless Mondays.
• Add local vegetables.
• Cut food waste.
• Choose foods grown near home.

Together, we can heal the planet, one plate at a time.