Over 100 Stakeholders Endorse Plant-Based Diets for Climate Action at Pre-COP30 Conference

At the UN's pre-COP30 climate change conference in Bonn, a global initiative advocating for a transition to plant-based diets was introduced. The Bélem Declaration on Plant-Rich Diets, endorsed by over 100 stakeholders including organizations like GFI Brazil and ProVeg International, highlights the environmental, health, and economic benefits of plant-based eating patterns. The Declaration calls for National Action Plans for Plant-Based Foods to promote sustainable and healthy diets worldwide, with the goal of presenting these plans at the COP32 summit in 2027.

Animal agriculture, a major contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions, is a key focus of the initiative, with plant-based diets offering a more sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative. Plant-based foods produce fewer emissions, require fewer resources, and pose fewer public health risks compared to animal-based foods. The Declaration aims to bring attention to the role of plant-based diets in mitigating the climate crisis and enhancing food security at the upcoming COP30 summit in November.