Damage by Livestock “Livestock are one of the most significant contributors to today’s most serious environmental problems. Urgent action is required to remedy the situation,” declares Henning Steinfeld, Chief of FAO’s Livestock Information and Policy Branch and senior author of the 2006 report, “Livestock’s Long Shadow.” The United Nations FAO report warns that the livestock sector: Is […]
Scarcity vs. Distribution
This page examines the food “scarcity vs distribution” debate with particular focus on the benefits of plant-rich diets. Overview Global hunger and food insecurity are frequently oversimplified as being primarily a problem of scarcity (not enough food) or a problem of distribution (not enough access to food). More accurately, hunger and food insecurity result from […]
Team / Partners
photo: A Well-Fed World with Grow Where You Are and MaituFoods – USA Dawn Moncrief Board Director / President – Dawn Moncrief has been a social justice advocate working since the early 1990s. She has two master’s degrees from George Washington University: one in International Relations, the other in Women’s Studies, both focusing on economic development. […]
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
E-mail your question What’s the difference between plant-based and plant-rich? If it’s better to be a vegetarian or vegan, why give so much information on flexitarian options? I can’t make all the changes at once, where should I start? Is diet change more important than solar, recycling, or other green efforts? What is AWFW’s copyright […]
Print Reports
handouts – more references United Nations Animal Agriculture Reports Assessing the Environmental Impacts of Consumption and Production – Full – June 2010 (111 pg). Livestock in the Balance (external link) – The State of the Food and Agriculture – UN FAO 2009 full report, graphics, presentation and more (180 pg). Livestock’s Long Shadow – UN FAO 2006 […]
Health and Nutrition
disease prevention Benefits of Plant-Based Foods Consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and protein-rich legumes (beans, peas, lentils) is crucial to good health. These foods supply the necessary protein, fats, carbohydrates, fiber, and other essential nutrients, which reduce the risk of heart disease, certain types of cancer, diabetes, stroke, osteoporosis, and other chronic diseases […]
