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    This collection brings together articles discussing the science and societal implications of engineered food, from genome-edited crops and computer-aided food engineering to cellular agriculture, nanotechnology-enabled plant agriculture and agricultural robotics.

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    In this Collection, we present a selection of papers that delve into both natural and human-induced disturbances in Amazonia and aim to address the environmental challenges facing this vital ecosystem through a multidisciplinary approach.

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    Water security and food security are intrinsically connected.

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    Soils are vital for food production, biodiversity conservation, and climate regulation.

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    The year 2023 marks the mid-point of the 15-year period envisaged to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, targets for global development adopted in September 2015 by all United Nations Member States.

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    Food systems affect and are affected by climate change. As a result, global food security is at threat, requiring urgent mitigation and adaptation efforts. Food systems offer several opportunities for achieving that, often associated with co-benefits for human health and environmental protection. This Collection brings together a few articles published in Nature Food on climate risks and impact assessment, mitigation and adaptation strategies, as well as ‘win-win’ solutions able to deliver both.

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    In this Collection, we feature articles that explore the relationship between indigenous peoples and the environment and the value of indigenous knowledge in meeting Sustainable Development Goals.

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    This Collection features articles exploring new avenues and policies for agriculture that help reduce environmental footprint and respect people's rights and food needs to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

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    Plastic is ubiquitous in our lives and the environment.

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    This November, world leaders will meet in Glasgow, UK for the 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26) to discuss action on the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.

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    Aquatic foods are an important component of many food systems, yet have received little attention in international food policy discourse.

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