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Why this action matters
Backed by researchTransitioning to plant-based diets can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, land use, and biodiversity loss, as evidenced by studies showing lower environmental impacts associated with high consumption of plant-based foods. Additionally, such dietary shifts are linked to improved health outcomes, including reduced diet-related mortality, supporting a more sustainable and healthier food system.
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What this action would change
Backed by researchThe action itself
Incorporating plant-based meal options into holiday activity and food programmes for children from low-income households ensures that these children receive nutritionally adequate meals during school holidays, addressing the summer hunger gap.
What it would change in the UK
This action can reduce the environmental impact of food provision by shifting towards plant-based diets, which have been shown to lower greenhouse gas emissions, land use, and water use compared to animal-based diets, while also improving public health outcomes through better nutrition for vulnerable children.
What it would change worldwide
The UK's adoption of plant-based meal options in social protection programmes can serve as a model for other countries, demonstrating how dietary transitions can be implemented at scale without increasing costs for recipients, thereby contributing to global efforts to reduce food-related emissions and improve food security in low-income populations.
Where national politics stands
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