The Wainwright Prize for Conservation Writing

Shortlist 2026

Eat the Planet Well

How to fix our toxic food system - one meal at a time

By Dave Goulson

In Eat the Planet Well, Dave Goulson explores how modern food production harms both human health and the environment. Offering practical, evidence-based solutions, he shows how sustainable farming, mindful eating, reducing waste, and growing food can make a difference. An accessible, optimistic guide to creating a healthier, more sustainable future.

About Dave Goulson

Dave Goulson is Professor of Biology at the University of Sussex. He has published more than 300 scientific articles on the ecology and conservation of bumblebees and other insects. His books include the Sunday Times bestsellers The Garden Jungle and A Sting in the Tale, which was also shortlisted for the Samuel Johnson prize and has been translated into fifteen languages. He is an Ambassador for the UK Wildlife Trusts, the National Allotment Society and the Bumblebee Conservation Trust.

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