
Enhancing sustainability through reforming subsidies for agriculture
Bellmann, Christophe / Clara Brandi / Umbero Celli / Carolyn Deere Birkbeck / Peter DraperExternal Publications (2024)
T20 Brasil, Task Force 4 (Trade and Investment for Sustainable and Inclusive Growth), Policy Brief
The international community recognizes that addressing sustainability challenges in the agricultural sector is vital for ensuring food security and averting environmental degradation amid a burgeoning global population. This T20 policy brief underscores the critical issue of reforming government subsidies to agriculture, valued at around USD 540 billion annually, an estimated two-thirds of which are associated with environmental harm. This policy brief offers a pathway to foster collaborative efforts, ensuring a resilient, equitable, and environmentally sound future for global agriculture.