University of Sydney Researchers Win 2022 Eureka Prize for Interdisciplinary Study on Diet and Environmental Impact

A team from the University of Sydney, including Professor David Raubenheimer, Professor Manfred Lenzen, Dr Arunima Malik, Dr Mengyu Li, and PhD student Navoda Liyana Pathirana, received the 2022 Eureka Prize for Excellence in Interdisciplinary Scientific Research. Their work employs advanced data modeling to analyze global food supply chains, examining how dietary choices affect carbon emissions. Key findings indicate that replacing animal products with highly processed foods does not reduce emissions, and that food transport emissions are significantly higher than previous estimates. The research informs policy for international organizations like the United Nations, aiming to address both environmental sustainability and public health.