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Why this action matters
Backed by researchShifting toward plant-based diets can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and land use, as evidenced by studies showing that reducing meat consumption and increasing vegetable protein intake could cut annual GHG emissions by up to 61% and free up land equivalent to 8.1 billion metric tons of CO2e over 100 years. This transition supports a more sustainable food system by lowering environmental impacts while addressing the growing need for climate mitigation strategies.
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What this action would change
Backed by researchThe action itself
Subsidising plant-based staples in food-poor communities ensures that nutritious, low-impact foods are accessible at lower prices, shifting dietary patterns away from animal-based products which have significantly higher environmental impacts.
What it would change in the UK
In the UK, this action would reduce reliance on high-emission animal products, contributing to lower greenhouse gas emissions and improving public health by increasing the consumption of nutrient-dense plant-based foods, particularly in low-income households.
What it would change worldwide
Globally, UK leadership in subsidising plant-based foods could set a precedent for equitable food transitions, reducing the environmental burden of food systems and supporting biodiversity by decreasing the demand for resource-intensive animal agriculture.
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