New Research Outlines Blueprint for Sustainable Protein Production in Asia

A new study by Asia Research and Engagement (ARE) highlights the environmental impact of animal protein production in Asia's ten largest markets. The study, titled "Charting Asia’s Protein Transition", examines factors such as emission intensities, production methods, and consumption patterns to achieve climate safety and resiliency by reducing reliance on animal agriculture. The research found that adopting mitigation measures is essential to attain climate safety by 2060, including achieving a market share for alternative proteins between 40 to 90 percent and eliminating deforestation among other industrial animal production practices.

The report recommends peak industrial animal protein production by 2030 at the latest and emphasizes the need for protein diversification and limiting industrial animal production to achieve protein security and climate safety. It calls for responsible animal production and scaling up of alternative proteins, urging food companies, investors, and governments to work towards a Protein Transition. The study aligns with the Asia Protein Transition Platform, aiming to assist companies in their transition to sustainable protein production and addressing environmental and health risks associated with current animal production practices.