September 02, 2021

5 WAYS TO FIGHT DEFORESTATION IN OUR FOOD

In the time it takes to say ‘deforestation’, another chunk of forest the size of a football pitch is destroyed. That’s every two seconds, every single day.

And the leading cause of this deforestation is food production: including the food we eat right here in the UK. Too often it’s causing deforestation and making the climate crisis worse.

So it’s time to act. We need to fight for our forests!

1. SPEAK UP TOGETHER FOR OUR FORESTS

Recently, the UK Government has been considering new laws that could bring an end to our role in the destruction of amazing places like the Amazon. And nearly 60,000 of you spoke up!

But they're not the only ones considering new laws to help protect the Amazon and stop global deforestation. Right now, the European Commission want to hear from as many people as possible - both within and outside of the EU - about what they need to do to halt the destruction of nature overseas. We need joined up action across countries to stop the demand for deforested land and protect our forests.

2. GET EDUCATED

The more you know, the easier it is to make difference. From understanding the main causes of deforestation to what can be done about it.

3. SPREAD THE WORD

The truth is, most people simply don’t realise that the food we eat can be causing deforestation. If we’re going to change things, first of all we need everyone to know about the problem.

So share our videos, talk to your family and friends and make sure everyone knows about the issue and what we stand to lose.

4. EAT SUSTAINABLY

The planet is in peril, and it’s clear that we cannot restore it without transforming our food system.

While we ultimately need the UK Government to end deforestation in our food, there’s lots we can all do right now to ease the pressure on our food system and try our best to eat more sustainably.

5. JOIN THE MOVEMENT

With the help of our supporters we’re fighting for our forests – from our work on the ground to protect and restore one trillion trees around the world, to campaigning to fix our unsustainable food system so that everyone can eat without destroying our planet.

Join WWF to be part of a growing movement of people around the world who want their voice to be heard.