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2019-08-26 | |
发布年 | 2019 |
语种 | 英语 |
国家 | 美国 |
领域 | 气候变化 ; 资源环境 |
正文(英文) | Joins initiative using sustainable food and behavioral science to combat climate change COLLEGE PARK, MD (August 26, 2019)—As students head to the University of Maryland for the start of fall classes, campus chefs are preparing more sustainable food in dining halls, campus cafes and event catering. The University of Maryland has become the world's first university to join the Cool Food Pledge, a growing movement of workplaces, hotels, hospitals and restaurants reducing the climate impact of food they serve. Cool Food commits signatories to collectively slash food-related greenhouse gas emissions 25% by 2030. Agriculture and changes in land use account for nearly a quarter of all greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. But food and agriculture can also be a powerful climate solution. Producing animal-based foods accounts for two-thirds of agricultural GHG emissions. Plant-based foods almost always have lower environmental impacts. According to WRI research, the average American could cut their diet-related environmental impacts by nearly half just by eating less animal-based foods and more plants. UMD Dining will leverage its social media, smartphone app and campus programming to share information with students about the nutrition and sourcing of its menu offerings. Through the Cool Food Pledge, the university will engage staff, students and their families in addressing climate change. To meet the goal of reducing emissions, the University will:
"Maryland Dining serves 6 million meals per year. We have an enormous opportunity to reduce the University's climate footprint by offering more sustainable food options. At the same time, we can engage young people in building patterns for eating sustainably well past their time on campus," said Colleen Wright-Riva, Director of Dining Services, the University of Maryland. "Students have told us they care about fighting climate change. Now, the food they eat—a huge part of their impact on the planet—can reflect these values and help achieve a more sustainable future." "Simple nudges, like using more appetizing language to name plant-based dishes, can change people's behavior in big ways. Through the Cool Food Pledge, signatories tap the latest behavioral science to help consumers choose foods with lower carbon footprints. This is fresh ground in the battle against climate change," said Daniel Vennard, Director, World Resources Institute, which serves as secretariat of Cool Food. In addition to UMD, signatories to the Cool Food Pledge include: Morgan Stanley, Hilton, Genentech, Max Burgers, Monde Nissin, UCSF Health, UCSD Health, UCLA Health, UC Davis Health, Overlook, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Hackensack Meridian Health, Virginia Mason Medical Center, University of Wisconsin Health, and Farmers Restaurant Group. Collectively, they serve more than 100 million meals annually. First announced at the Global Climate Action Summit in Fall 2018, the Cool Food Pledge is an initiative of World Resources Institute, UN Environment, Carbon Neutral Cities Alliance, Health Care Without Harm, Practice Greenhealth, Climate Focus, EAT, and the Sustainable Restaurant Association. The Cool Food Pledge is pleased to have Sodexo as a supporter, promoting Cool Food's activities with the dining facilities it serves. The Cool Food Pledge will host its inaugural celebration in New York on September 24, 2019, when signatories will announce progress and call on others to put sustainability on the menu. ### How the Pledge Works
About World Resources Institute WRI is a global research organization that spans more than 60 countries, with offices in Brazil, China, Europe, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Mexico, the United States and more. Our more than 800 experts and staff work closely with leaders to turn big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity and human well-being. More information is available at www.wri.org. About Dining Services at the University of Maryland Dining Services at the University of Maryland is one of the largest independently operated university dining departments in the country. Dining Services has been recognized as a leader in nutrition and sustainability by the National Association of College and University Food Service, and winning multiple national awards in recent years. University of Maryland is also a member of the Menus of Change University Research Collaborative promoting delicious, healthy and sustainable food. More information is available at www.dining.umd.edu. |
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