WWF-UK research proposal - WWF Future Foods

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Please read the ToR for full information Main purpose and scope 1. Preparing a list of nutritious food Using data from the Nutrient Rich Food Index and nutrient database, a list was developed focusing on 14 nutrients to encourage (protein, fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, calcium, iron, potassium, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B12 and n-3 fatty acids). With support from local experts, this list was cross-checked with other credible sources of nutrient-rich local, indigenous, traditional or under-utilized foods before finalised. 2. Applying environmental filter Using FAOSTAT and expert input, a protocol was used to define the criteria to evaluate the environmental impact of the long list foods, focusing on greenhouse gas emissions, land occupation (yield) and water footprint and scarcity. Biodiversity was considered qualitatively but not included in the decision-making process. Foods with unacceptable profiles was removed from the list to produce a list that was optimised for both nutritional quality and environmental impact. 3. Applying additional filters (social, affordability (purchase as well as cooking), supply-chain etc.) A protocol was used to define the key criteria which was used to exclude foods from the secondary long list based on social unacceptability, cost and supply chain feasibility. Building on this original research, the aim of this project is to prepare an approach/tool that helps identify local sustainable crops: • Using current, best practice, scientific approaches to measuring the impact (cradle to grave) on the environment • Using open-source/readily available data (i.e. there should be no cost associated with identifying local WWF Future Foods) • Presenting this in an adaptable and user-friendly method to a wide audience (primarily food service, retail and civil society, secondarily consumers). Activities • To develop an adaptable approach, including: o scoping/identifying nutritional datasets available o developing protocol for the environmental filter and scoping/identifying environmental database for analysis o developing protocol for additional filter/s • To test the approach in four local settings (USA, Brazil, France, China) Deliverables • Presentations of progress at regular project meetings • A readily available and usable approach and/or a tool for stakeholders to identify WWF Future Foods that apply in their unique local settings. The deliverable should enable the user to: o Select country they are in and search for a sustainable ingredient list o Select commonly used products to replace (e.g. white rice) and get a list of sustainable alternatives for their geography • Four lists of local WWF Future Foods from the test countries with accompanying swap lists from commonly used products to Future Foods • A 5-10 page report summarising the project

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