The Seafood Conference 2023 will take place on November 2-3 in Harpa, Reykjavík. Helga J. Bjarnadóttir, Director of the Society Division at EFLA, will give a talk at the conference where she will discuss the climate impact of food production and the carbon footprint of different foods.
Carbon Footprint of Food – Where Are the Opportunities?
Helga's presentation, entitled "Carbon Footprint of Food – Where Are the Opportunities?", will take place in Silfurberg on Thursday, November 2nd, at 3:45 p.m. It is part of the seminar "Information on Sustainability: Where Are the Opportunities?" which starts at 15:15.
The talk will examine the climate impact of food production and the carbon footprint of different foods, as well as comparing the carbon footprint of seafood with the carbon footprint of other foods. Helga will also discuss the composition of the carbon footprint of seafood and which factors weigh the most.
The service website Matarspor will also be introduced. It uses software that allows canteens in Iceland to calculate the carbon footprint and nutrient content of meals, giving the consumer the opportunity to be better informed and choose a meal based on the carbon footprint.
For more information on the Seafood Conference 2023 click HERE.
Helga J. Bjarnadóttir - director of Society Division at EFLA