A declaration calling on UN member states to create and implement Action Plans for Plant-Based Foods will be presented at the COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil. The Belém Declaration on Plant-Rich Diets has over 100 signatories urging countries to shift toward plant-forward diets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, protect biodiversity, improve human health, and increase food security. MEPs, including Cristina Guarda, offer support for ambitious national action plans promoting plant-rich diets as essential for fighting the climate crisis.

The Declaration asks UN member states to follow Denmark’s lead in creating an Action Plan for Plant-Based Food and urges the European Commission to introduce a pan-EU action plan by 2026. With a deadline for action plan publication set to discuss at COP32 in 2027, financial support is also encouraged. By utilizing plant-based diets as a solution for effective emissions reduction, countries have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to combating the climate crisis and promoting sustainable food systems globally.