Plant-Powered Politics Q&A: Can Europe Shift to a Plant-Based Food System?

Five European organizations have collaborated on the Plant-Powered Politics report, which suggests 11 measures to transition Europe towards a plant-based food system. The recommendations include redirecting funding towards plant-based protein production, promoting alt-protein research, and implementing carbon labeling. The report also urges the EU to consider the link between animal welfare, climate change, and food production, as well as to explore options like implementing a meat tax and banning health-harming substances in food.

Failure to act on the report's recommendations could lead to continued high greenhouse gas emissions from meat production, exacerbating climate change and environmental challenges. Immediate action is necessary to transition towards a more sustainable food system, promoting public health, food security, and environmental stewardship. The coalition believes that the recommendations should be considered and actioned promptly to achieve a more resilient and just food system for current and future generations.