Plant Based Treaty:
– Launched in 2021 at COP26 in Glasgow
– Aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from animal agriculture
– Encourages carbon labeling on menus
– Calls for an end to the expansion of animal agriculture
– Advocates for reforesting and rewilding planet Earth
Denmark:
– Launched Handlingsplan for plant-based foods in 2023
– Aims to reduce emissions and complement government dietary guidelines
– Includes training for chefs on preparing plant-based meals
– Incorporates more plant-based food in primary schools and curricula
– Includes export initiatives for Danish plant-based food
South Korea:
– Announced an action plan in 2023
– Focuses on promoting plant-based exports
– Includes R&D support with an alternative food research center
New York City:
– All NYC Health + Hospitals serve plant-based meals as the primary dinner option
– Implements the Eat A Whole Lot More Plants health promotion campaign
– NYC Public Schools serve plant-based meals on Fridays
– Older adult centers, homeless shelters, and jails serve plant-based meals once a week
References:
– South Korea adopts a national plan for plant-based foods
– Edinburgh is the first European capital to commit to vegan diets
– Exmouth signs the Plant Based Treaty to reduce carbon footprint
– NGO urges leaders in COP27 to discuss the plant-based treaty
– Plant-based food gains a seat at the U.N. climate summit table
Plant-based action plans are government climate change mitigation strategies that promote plant-based food development, production and consumption. The best known is the international Plant Based Treaty. Some countries have developed their own plans including Denmark and South Korea, as have cities including New York City.