Global food systems are responsible for about one-third of the greenhouse gas emissions that warm the planet each year. Agriculture is also by far the largest driver of deforestation and biodiversity loss. Producing less meat, using less synthetic fertilizers, stopping food waste and integrating nature into farms are among the ways that scientists say can reduce the environmental damage caused by food production.

However, some critics of these approaches point to possible trade-offs, such as lower yields compared to “conventional” forms of intensive agriculture.

Different terms are used to describe these “climate-friendly” farming practices.

Some of these practices have established definitions and are evidence-based, while others are buzzwords whose meanings vary depending on the source. Many share similar approaches. (More on carbonbrief.org)