January 17, 2025, marks six years since the launch of the first EAT-Lancet Commission on Food, Planet, Health. This pioneering report united 37 leading scientists to tackle a fundamental question: Can we feed 10 billion people a healthy diet while staying within planetary boundaries?
The EAT-Lancet Commission has since become a cornerstone of the global discourse on food systems, establishing clear scientific targets for healthy diets from sustainable food systems. Its legacy is undeniably profound, with over 10,000 citations influencing science and policy, and inspiring action across all sectors to build healthy and sustainable food systems worldwide.
But the journey is far from over. Later this year, the second EAT-Lancet Commission will be published, following a rigorous independent peer review. EAT-Lancet 2.0 will expand upon the original’s foundations, offering cutting-edge insights and actionable solutions while answering a critical question: How can we ensure that food systems are socially just?
As we celebrate the impact of the first EAT-Lancet Commission, we look forward to how its successor will drive the transition to a healthy, sustainable, and fair food future.
The challenge is immense, but so is the opportunity in a critically important year. Together, we can create the change our planet and communities so very urgently need.
To learn more about the EAT-Lancet Commission, you can watch the 2019 global launch here.