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Why this action matters
Backed by researchThe current food system drives poor dietary choices and unsustainable environmental impacts, as evidenced by the high environmental costs of animal-based products, which exceed those of plant-based alternatives in terms of greenhouse gas emissions, land use, and water consumption. Transitioning to more sustainable consumption patterns, such as increasing plant-based diets and reducing reliance on high-impact animal products, is essential to address these challenges and support a resilient food system.
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What this action would change
Backed by researchThe action itself
The institution publicly commits to time-limited collective challenges that normalise plant-based eating and build community participation through initiatives such as Veganuary and Meat Free Monday.
What it would change in the UK
This action generates measurable short-term dietary shifts, with evidence showing that participants in Veganuary demonstrate sustained dietary change beyond the challenge month, contributing to reduced greenhouse gas emissions and lower land use associated with meat consumption in the UK.
What it would change worldwide
UK leadership in these movements amplifies global efforts, as similar initiatives operate in over 50 countries and collectively reach tens of millions of participants annually, promoting shifts toward plant-based diets that can reduce global biodiversity loss and improve food security.
Where national politics stands
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The research behind it
Published research about food and farming as a whole, not this action in particular
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