Agrobiotechnology talk (9) ‘Co-benefits of sustainable food production, consumption and trade to mitigate air pollution, climate change and food insecurity’ was held on 20 July 2021, and was received by 45 participants. In the talk, Prof Amos Tai from the Earth System Science Programme of the CUHK demonstrated how more sustainable farming methods may bring environmental benefits to help mitigate regional air pollution and climate change, while sustaining food security. He also introduced how rising food demands in different countries as well as a worldwide shift toward a meat-intensive diet have worsened air quality globally, and how international food trade could be responsible for “exporting” air pollution from one country to another.
Agrobiotechnology talk series aims to promote agrobiotechnology and enhance understanding of the potential applications of agricultural products. The target audience includes international scholars, researchers, agricultural industry as well as the general public.
Full video of the talk can be viewed here.
