The city council of Caltanissetta, in Sicily, has become the first local authority in Italy to support the Plant Based Treaty, with a motion passed on May 28, 2026. The council has mandated the mayor to sign the treaty on behalf of the city, joining around 68 municipalities worldwide in backing this initiative. This includes practical commitments such as incorporating food consumption emissions into the city’s climate action plan, providing plant-based options at municipal events and in catering, and gradually introducing plant-forward menus in school canteens.

Councillor Alessandro Armando Turturici, who introduced the motion, highlighted the economic opportunity for local farmers in shifting towards plant-based food systems, as well as the benefits of offering healthier alternatives to citizens. The Plant Based Treaty, launched in 2021, calls on governments to redirect policy towards plant-based food systems and restore degraded ecosystems. While city-level endorsements are non-binding, they commit local authorities to implementing plant-based food policies and advocating for a global agreement.