March roundup: 2023 Calendar, Earth Day & Research Updates
The GMA Insights Report for March 2023 contains:
The Big Five - our must knows for March and April 2023:
Earth Day – April 22nd 2023
2019 Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Risk Factors' study Update
Carbon neutral labelling
The Synthesis of the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Sixth Assessment Report released
Launch of a two-year partnership between Meat Business Women and McDonalds’ is announced
Sector Snapshots - best practices & shared challenges from our community including other news of interest:
UK’s Dimbleby campaigns to encourage consumers to "eat less meat"
Virtual events to join ahead of upcoming UNFSS Stocktaking moment
Perceptions and Realities of Meat GM event with Anne-Marie Roerink
International Meat Secretariat (IMS) report supports the critical role of livestock in our food systems
GOOD Meat gets the green light from FDA for cultivated meat
UK Great British Beef Week (GBBW) returns for its 13th year in the UK to celebrate British beef
Latest Commentary - important and relevant news articles and opinion pieces summarised; this month including a podcast and YouTube video
Opinion - column by Diana Rodgers, RD:
PETA’s spread of veganism in schools across Uganda and beyond
Must-listen podcast recommendation
Earth Day blog
Collaboration - Key information and resources to amplify Earth Day on April 22nd – more information HERE.
Global Industry Calendar - A complete look at events and global moments throughout 2023 which affect and involve industry.
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