ROME (TND) - In an effort to meet the constraints of the Paris Climate Accords, the United Nations is set to advise Americans to reduce their meat consumption, according to Bloomberg. The guidance is expected to be announced by the United Nations' Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO) at the upcoming COP28 summit in December.

Research has shown that food systems responsible for farming livestock contribute to one third of global greenhouse emissions. It is primarily the overconsumption of meat in richer nations, including the United States and Australia, that fuels the demand for meat production. Americans currently consume about eight times the recommended amount of meat established by the EAT-Lancet Commission.

To combat this issue, the FAO will recommend that wealthier nations curb their overconsumption of meat. Simultaneously, developing nations will be encouraged to increase their meat production to address nutritional deficiencies.

In addition to reducing meat consumption, the FAO will also propose measures to assist farmers in adapting to unpredictable weather patterns while minimizing emissions in farming. The organization identifies food waste and the use of fertilizers as significant sources of emissions related to agricultural practices.

It is important to note that livestock and fisheries account for approximately 31% of global greenhouse gas emissions from food production, followed by crop production at 27% and land use at 24%.

Climate advocate Dhanush Dinesh emphasized the need to address the livestock industry, stating, "If we don't tackle the livestock problem, we are not going to solve climate change. The key problem is overconsumption."

While the FAO previously declared meat, eggs, and milk as essential sources of nutrients in an April report, the adverse impact of climate change on the United States cannot be ignored. A national climate report released in November revealed that the country is warming 60% faster than the global average.

Concerns about climate change are increasing worldwide, and the United Nations aims to address these issues by urging Americans to reduce their meat consumption. As the COP28 summit approaches, it is expected that discussions on curbing overconsumption and promoting sustainable food systems will take center stage, with the hope of making positive strides towards a more environmentally conscious future.