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VOL. 8, ISSUE 1 (2026)
Sustainable Diets and their role in Sustainable Agriculture, Global Food Security, and Environmental Health
Authors
Ankita Ganguly
Abstract
The global food system faces an unprecedented paradox: while it has
successfully increased caloric production over the last half-century, it has
simultaneously degraded environmental systems and failed to ensure nutritional
equity for all. This research paper explores the concept of sustainable diets
as a pivotal nexus connecting agricultural practices, environmental
preservation, and global food security. By analyzing the environmental
footprint of current dietary patterns—specifically the high consumption of
animal-based foods—this paper evaluates the ecological necessity of dietary
transitions. It examines how sustainable diets, characterized by low
environmental impact and nutritional adequacy, can drive changes in
agricultural production systems, thereby promoting regenerative practices and
biodiversity. Furthermore, the paper investigates the socio-economic dimensions
of food security, arguing that shifting towards plant-forward diets is
essential for feeding a projected global population of 9.7 billion by 2050
without exceeding planetary boundaries. The research synthesizes data from life
cycle assessments (LCA), agricultural economics, and nutritional epidemiology
to propose a multi-scalar framework for policy intervention. The findings
suggest that sustainable diets are not merely a consumer choice but a
structural imperative for the resilience of global food systems.
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Pages:276-282
How to cite this article:
Ankita Ganguly "Sustainable Diets and their role in Sustainable Agriculture, Global Food Security, and Environmental Health". International Journal of Agriculture and Plant Science, Vol 8, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 276-282
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