Within the wider landscape of agrifood innovation, alternative proteins have emerged as an area with significant attention from both start-ups and multinationals over the past decade. While much of the conversation around alternative proteins has been driven by high income markets, there is growing interest in what these innovations could mean for low and middle-income countries (LMICs).

The UNDP Singapore Global Centre, with the support of Singapore’s Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment, has produced this article to take a more grounded look at alternative proteins through the lens of three interconnected priorities for LMICs: climate resilience, nutrition security, and inclusive livelihoods.