In 2015, the United Nations set 17 sustainable development goals for food and agriculture to achieve by 2030. These goals are the world’s blueprint for achieving a better, more sustainable future for our planet. These steps included an overall reduction target for Canada’s carbon footprint.
Canada’s Climate Plan: In 2020, the federal government amended the 2016 Climate Action Plan to ensure that Canada’s commitment exceeds the 2030 emissions reduction goal. A new effort has begun, the goal is to have net-zero emissions by 2050. This ensures Canada is a global leader in the fight against climate change.
Canada’s clean agriculture and food sector has been making great strides in reducing carbon intensity of Canada’s food production. In 2018 Canadian agriculture generated 50% fewer greenhouse gas emissions for every dollar of GDP generated compared to 1997. As agriculture and food are main drivers of the Canadian economy, climate change mitigation strategies are at the forefront and will continue to drive innovation in Canada.