Tapping the emissions reduction potential of China’s food and land use systems to achieve carbon neutrality

Summary

The potential for climate mitigation within food and land use systems in China has not been fully explored. Analyzing data from 2005 to 2015, this report reveals that China's food and land use emissions predominantly stem from on-farm agricultural production (44%), followed by post-production and consumption (31%). The report outlines both supply and demand-driven measures to mitigate these emissions, alongside their additional benefits. Furthermore, it examines the barriers within China's policy landscape hindering the shift towards carbon neutrality in food and land use, ultimately suggesting actionable steps for policymakers, researchers, and NGOs to guide China's transition.