Richter, Sebastian; Müller, Adrian; Stolze, Mathias; Schneider, Isabelle and Schader, Christian (2023) Acceptance of Meat Reduction Policies in Switzerland. iScience, 26 (106129), pp. 1-26.
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The aim of this study was to analyze the acceptance of different policy measures affecting meat consumption in Switzerland. We conducted qualitative interviews with leading stakeholders and elaborated 37 policy measures for reducing meat consumption. In a standardized survey, we analyzed the acceptance of these measures and important preconditions for their implementation. Measures with potentially the biggest direct leverage, such as a VAT increase on meat products, were highly rejected. We found high levels of acceptance for measures that do not directly affect meat consumption but have the potential for significant changes of meat consumption in the longer run such as research investment and sustainable diet education. Furthermore, some measures with considerable short-term effects were widely accepted (e.g., stricter animal welfare standards, ban of meat advertisements). These measures could be a promising starting point for policy makers aiming at a transformation of the food system toward lower levels of meat consumption.
| EPrint Type: | Journal paper |
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| Keywords: | Meat consumption, food policy, sustainable food system, stakeholder acceptance, food system transformation, policy instrument, policy development, Abacus, FiBL35152 |
| Agrovoc keywords: | Language Value URI English food policies http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_3023 English food systems http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_bea5db85 English sustainability http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_33560 English consumption http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_1827 |
| Subjects: | Values, standards and certification > Consumer issues Food systems > Policy environments and social economy |
| Research affiliation: | Switzerland > ETHZ - Agrarwissenschaften Switzerland > FiBL - Research Institute of Organic Agriculture Switzerland > Society > Agri-food policy > Policy development |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.isci. |
| Deposited By: | Forschungsinstitut für biologischen Landbau, FiBL |
| ID Code: | 51770 |
| Deposited On: | 09 Oct 2023 08:03 |
| Last Modified: | 22 Feb 2024 11:49 |
| Document Language: | English |
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Peer-reviewed and accepted |
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