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This briefing is based on a webinar discussion with two members of the Climate Change Committee (CCC) team – Indra Thillainathan and Sandra Bogelein – given to the AFN Network+ community on the 7th April 2025.

This briefing is based on a webinar discussion with Charlie Taverner and Mhairi Brown, given to the AFN Network+ community on the 20th March 2025 and in collaboration with the Food, Farming and Countryside Commission (FFCC).

Highlighting some other notable reports/research from the last couple of months that didn’t receive as much fanfare, but are just as interesting and useful.

A summary of the latest reports, research and news to save you time and headspace.

The Green Alliance, Food Foundation, and Good Food Institute have published a report on how the government can achieve its four National Food Strategy goals. Here’s how the report says it can be done…

A summary of the latest reports, research and news to save you time and headspace.

From tree planting to house building, it is estimated that an area more than twice the size of Wales is needed to meet all the UK’s land use policy targets. This report sets out how the UK can support innovation to address these pressures on land.

This briefing is based on a webinar discussion between Professor Alex Teytelboym and Emily Norton. Alex sets out a new approach to scaling investment in nature recovery at a time of urgent need for private finance to pick up the heavy lifting in nature recovery.

Defra has announced its new Food Strategy Advisory Board (FSAB) – here’s a round-up of what’s happened and who’s who.

This briefing on alternative proteins is based on an AFN Network+ webinar discussion with Lydia Collas, Tom MacMillan and Stuart Roberts. It examines the impact of the growth of the alternative protein sector on farmers and the potential it might present to use more land for carbon sequestration and other needs.