Global meat consumption has grown significantly over the last sixty years. This has created a conflict between the need for food security in developing countries and the goal of environmental sustainability in wealthier nations.

過去六十年，全球肉類消費量顯著成長。這造成了開發中國家對糧食安全的需求，與富裕國家對環境永續發展目標之間的衝突。

Data from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) shows that the global meat supply has increased four times since 1961. While this growth has helped reduce malnutrition in low-income areas, it has also caused serious environmental problems. Animal farming is currently responsible for 12-20% of global greenhouse gas emissions and is a major cause of biodiversity loss. Experts predict that livestock will cause about 80% of a projected 7.6% increase in agricultural emissions over the next ten years.

聯合國糧食及農業組織（FAO）的數據顯示，自1961年以來，全球肉類供應量增加了四倍。雖然這種成長有助於減少低收入地區的營養不良問題，但同時也造成了嚴重的環境問題。畜牧業目前佔全球溫室氣體排放量的12%至20%，是生物多樣性流失的主要原因。專家預測，在未來十年中，農業排放量預計將增加7.6%，而其中約80%將由牲畜引起。

There is a clear disagreement between scientific experts and official policies. For example, the IPCC emphasizes that moving toward plant-rich diets is a critical way to reduce emissions. However, researchers from institutions like New York University have criticized the FAO for not explicitly recommending that wealthy nations eat less meat. The FAO asserts that its goal is to provide essential nutrients from animals while using new technology to lower emissions.

科學專家與官方政策之間存在明顯分歧。例如，IPCC強調，轉向以植物豐富的飲食是減少排放的關鍵方式。然而，來自紐約大學等機構的研究人員批評FAO未明確建議富裕國家減少肉類攝取。FAO則聲稱，其目標是在提供動物必需營養素的同時，利用新技術降低排放。

At the same time, a split has appeared in developed markets. In countries like Germany, plant-based alternatives and 'flexitarian' diets are becoming more popular. Nevertheless, some governments are trying to protect the meat industry. For instance, the European Union has limited how plant-based products can be named, and the US government continues to promote meat-heavy diets. Furthermore, the FAO warns that without government action, the use of antibiotics in livestock could increase by 33% over the next 15 years, raising the risk of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

與此同時，發達市場出現了分歧。在德國等國家，植物基替代品與「彈性素食」飲食變得越來越流行。儘管如此，部分政府仍試圖保護肉類產業。例如，歐盟限制了植物基產品的命名方式，而美國政府則繼續推廣高肉類飲食。此外，FAO警告，若政府不採取行動，未來15年牲畜使用抗生素的情況可能會增加33%，從而提高抗藥性細菌的風險。

The global meat supply continues to grow despite the known damage to the environment and public health. Institutional resistance is making it difficult for high-income countries to switch to plant-based diets.

儘管已知對環境與公眾健康造成損害，全球肉類供應仍持續增長。體制性的阻力使得高收入國家難以轉向植物基飲食。