Protein Future Scenarios
Increasing global interest and demand for alternative or plant-based protein has many implications for Aotearoa New Zealand. These may be positive, such as a potential decrease in emissions of GHGs and nutrient runoff, or the establishment of new markets for new products. They may also be negative, such as disruption to the economics of milk and meat products. This research programme has developed scenarios for plausible future states associated with the impact of 'new proteins', and modelled the economic, land use, and environmental implications. The goal of this research is for New Zealand to more effectively respond to the impacts and opportunities associated with the growth in demand and production of new proteins.
Further information
Read the full report: Protein Futures: Future Scenarios for Land-Use in Aotearoa New Zealand Synthesis Report