People move cabbages at a wholesale market for agricultural products in Beijing on February 19, 2020. Photo: Reuters
Climate change: China’s agri-food system could threaten net-zero goal, urgently needs sweeping emissions plan
- The system will face severe difficulty reaching net-zero emissions by 2060 even after extensive adoption of feasible mitigation actions, according to study
- Holistic plan covering food production through to consumption is needed, says Beijing-based consultancy Innovative Green Development Program
People move cabbages at a wholesale market for agricultural products in Beijing on February 19, 2020. Photo: Reuters