The Foreign Desk
Explainer 287: Nordic Council of Ministers series, part six – Sustainable food choices
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13 October 2021
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Many of us want to make more sustainable choices when we shop for food but Nordic governments are going a step further and integrating climate issues into their official dietary suggestions. As the region awaits the new, updated Nordic Nutrition Recommendations next year, drawn up by the Nordic Council of Ministers, we hear from those involved in creating them and about the issues involved in trying to nudge the Nordics to eat more sustainably.
13 October 2021
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