ELTA SMITH
Food systems and food policy researcher and writer.
Recent Articles
I write about the future of food and the connections between our food systems, the environment and public health.
A food systems manifesto for the next UK government
As the UK looks ahead to the next election, food and farming policy has emerged as a critical issue. How we grow, process, distribute, and…
Food systems belong at the heart of climate action
Last year was the hottest in human history. February of this year continues the trend and was the ninth month in a row that has…
Rethinking food policy: Why we need a systems approach
Many factors influence our food choices. What’s for dinner depends partly on personal tastes, time, budget, and health goals. But individual decisions and preferences alone…
Beyond the plate: how a food systems approach nourishes people and the planet
Food is far more than something to simply satisfy hunger. It is woven into the fabric of human life and planetary health. Food choices shape…
Strategic Policy and Research Advisory
on food, the environment and human health
I’m Elta Smith, an independent researcher and writer who generates ideas and produces insights for people who care deeply about food, the environment and human health.
Projects
My projects have addressed pressing issues related to antimicrobial resistance, climate change, open science, emerging technologies, biodiversity, and consumer behaviours. I believe that making better decisions means embracing complexity and the interrelationships between what we know and how we act.
