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Multi-model assessment identifies livestock grazing as a major contributor to variation in European Union land and water footprints

Environmental Studies and Forestry

Multi-model assessment identifies livestock grazing as a major contributor to variation in European Union land and water footprints

D. Vanham, M. Bruckner, et al.

Explore the intricate land and water footprints of food consumption in the EU, as assessed through a comprehensive multi-model approach by renowned researchers. Their findings indicate that the EU's land footprint is estimated at 140–222 million hectares per year, while the water footprint ranges from 569 to 918 billion cubic meters annually, revealing significant global agriculture impacts.

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Abstract
This study uses a multi-model approach to assess the land footprint (LF) and water footprint (WF) of food consumption in the European Union (EU). The EU's LF is estimated at 140–222 Mha yr⁻¹ and WF at 569–918 km³ yr⁻¹, representing 5–7% of the global LF and 6–10% of the global WF of agriculture. The study highlights inconsistencies in calculating the LF for livestock grazing, emphasizing the need for a standardized methodology to monitor EU's Farm to Fork Strategy goals.
Publisher
Nature Food
Published On
Jul 17, 2023
Authors
Davy Vanham, Martin Bruckner, Florian Schwarzmueller, Joep Schyns, Thomas Kastner
Tags
land footprint
water footprint
food consumption
European Union
sustainable agriculture
Farm to Fork Strategy

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