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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 that high consumption of animal-based foods is associated with greater environmental impact, while plant-based diets offer reduced emissions and land use. This shift supports a more sustainable food system by aligning dietary patterns with environmental sustainability goals.
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What this action would change
Backed by researchThe action itself
Adopting a policy that mandates all supply chains in council procurement to be free of ecosystem clearance linked to animal farming, and including deforestation-free clauses in UK trade deals, would require the elimination of deforestation-linked commodities such as soy and beef from public procurement and trade agreements.
What it would change in the UK
This policy would reduce the UK's institutional procurement from supply chains associated with deforestation, potentially lowering emissions linked to land use change and improving public health by reducing exposure to pollutants from deforested areas, though the direct impact on food security may be limited due to reliance on imported commodities.
What it would change worldwide
The UK's deforestation-free procurement policy and trade deal clauses would directly affect the viability of soy and beef supply chains in Brazil, Indonesia, and other high-deforestation countries, potentially reducing deforestation rates and associated biodiversity loss, though the extent of impact may depend on the scale of UK market influence and enforcement mechanisms.
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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