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Kitchen of the Future: The economic and environmental benefits of protein diversification in Thailand

Kitchen of the Future: The economic and environmental benefits of protein diversification in Thailand

Year Published

2025

Contributing Organizations

Good mother

Type of Resource

Research/Insights Report

Languages

English

Relevant Topics

Core Topic
Agriculture, Forestry & Land Use
Topic 2
Climate Models & Scenarios

Target Audience

Education Providers / Think Tanks / NGOs
Governments & Policymakers

Relevant Geography

Asia & the Pacific
Kitchen of the Future: The economic and environmental benefits of protein diversification in Thailand

Resource Description

This resource examines the economic, environmental, and industrial implications of shifting part of Thailand’s protein production from animal-based to plant-based sources.

Why This Matters

This resource provides evidence on how dietary and production shifts can support emissions reduction and sustainable development. It informs policymakers, investors, and industry actors on pathways to align food systems transformation with long-term economic growth and environmental objectives.

Key Insights

  • Models a scenario in which 50% of protein production shifts to plant-based sources by 2050
  • This transition could reduce annual CO2 emissions by 35.5 million metric tonnes and free up 2.17 million hectares of land
  • The shift could generate up to THB 1.3 trillion in economic value while creating as many as 1.15 million new jobs
  • Analyzes impacts across climate outcomes, land productivity, and industrial development under different transition pathways

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