Towards a 2000m2 Global field in Portugal

2,000 m² Per Person: What Difference Can I Make?

Each person has around 2,000 m² of arable land, which provides all our plant-based food—wheat, vegetables, coffee—and materials like cotton and soy. If managed well, this could feed everyone, even with just 1,500 m² per person by 2080. However, land use is uneven, with over 20% of food wasted. There is significant potential to improve resource management.

At the Global Field, visitors see their share of the world’s farmland. A 2,000 m² plot in Europe grows 41 of the 55 main crops, highlighting their role in food, clothing, and energy production.

Since 2013, the Global Field project has expanded to 8 countries and 24 locations, promoting knowledge-sharing and collaboration. Establishing a Global Field in Portugal would offer an interactive exhibition and learning space, connecting global challenges with local solutions through workshops and events.

Data Source: Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)