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Why this action matters
Backed by researchThe evidence shows that animal products, particularly meat, dairy, and eggs, have significantly higher environmental impacts compared to vegetable substitutes, contributing to over 83% of food-related greenhouse gas emissions and 18% of our calories. Transitioning toward plant-based diets can substantially reduce these impacts, aligning with the need to mitigate climate change and promote sustainable food systems.
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What this action would change
Backed by researchThe action itself
Establishing a multi-authority coordination body to align regional food system planning, procurement, and transition strategy across council boundaries enables integrated decision-making and resource allocation for sustainable food systems.
What it would change in the UK
This action addresses the fragmentation of UK food policy by enabling strategic investment in plant-based supply chains, which can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve public health outcomes through healthier diets, as supported by evidence showing lower environmental impacts from plant-based diets.
What it would change worldwide
By setting a precedent for sub-national food governance, the UK contributes to the global effort to align food systems with climate and biodiversity targets, supporting the transformation of food systems worldwide through shared strategies and knowledge exchange.
Where national politics stands
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Supporting — 11
The research behind it
Published research about food and farming as a whole, not this action in particular
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