COP OUT at COP29!
Climate & Sustainability
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Five passionate activists representing the Plant Based Treaty —from Spain, Belgium, Japan, and the United States—came together in November, 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan, at COP29 to advocate for food systems change. What they encountered should shock and frighten you because the world is running out of time to get real about the role food - specifically meat and dairy - plays in destroying our climate.
An Oxford University study shows that heavy meat-eaters can reduce their greenhouse gas emissions footprint by 75% by switching to a plant-based diet. Food-related emissions account for a huge percentage of global greenhouse gas emissions. Still, the role the meat industry plays in destroying our climate is often overlooked in climate discussions. When addressed, it's frequently in the context of greenwashing by powerful agricultural lobbyists.
The UN Secretary General himself expressed disappointment with the outcome of the COP29 conference, which ended with a climate finance deal whereby rich nations deliver at least $300 billion per year to developing countries (by 2035) to cut greenhouse gas emissions and protect the most vulnerable from the worst impacts of climate change. “I had hoped for a more ambitious outcome – on both finance and mitigation – to meet the great challenge we face,” UN Secretary-General António Guterres said in his statement on COP29.
How about offering some substantial or even ANY vegan meals at the conference itself? How about walking the walk, instead of just talking the talk? How about changing your OWN behavior to inspire others to follow suit? Watch to discover the powerful impact made by the Plant Based Treaty team, whose efforts are inspiring global action for a safer and more just future. Help the Plant Based Treaty! Get involved today: https://plantbasedtreaty.org/
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