ProVeg Brazil surveyed 19 outlets at COP30 and found that over half of the meals and snacks available are vegan or vegetarian, exceeding the commitment made by the Secretariat for COP30. Plant-based dishes represent 30.1% of savory options and 47% of desserts, highlighting a shift towards more climate-friendly catering. The Belém Declaration on Plant-Rich Diets was presented at the conference, urging UN member states to prioritize plant-based foods in their action plans.

Despite the increase in meat-free options, ProVeg identified areas for improvement at COP30. Beef is still present in 12% of savory dishes, which have a large carbon footprint. Some plant-based dishes are also expensive, signage for plant-based options is inconsistent, and only 34.6% of outlets offer plant-based dairy alternatives for hot drinks. ProVeg emphasizes the importance of increasing the availability of plant-based options to reduce the environmental impact of food choices.