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Why this action matters
Backed by researchThe evidence shows that current dietary patterns contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions, land use, and water consumption, with meat-based diets having a higher environmental impact than plant-based alternatives. Transitioning toward more sustainable and resilient food systems, including promoting plant-based diets and reducing food waste, is essential to mitigate climate change and ensure long-term food security, as supported by systematic reviews and modelling studies.
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What this action would change
Backed by researchThe action itself
The institution formally joins the Plant-Based Treaty network, committing to its three pillars: reducing animal agriculture, promoting plant-based diets, and supporting sustainable food systems through policy and practice.
What it would change in the UK
Adopting this policy could reduce UK food-related greenhouse gas emissions by up to 70% by 2050, as plant-based diets are associated with significantly lower emissions compared to meat-heavy diets, according to studies on dietary change impacts.
What it would change worldwide
The UK's participation strengthens the Plant-Based Treaty's global influence, encouraging other nations to adopt similar policies, which could collectively reduce global agricultural emissions and land use, aligning with the environmental benefits observed in studies on sustainable dietary patterns.
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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