Global Momentum: By the end of 2025, almost 70 cities across six continents endorsed the Plant Based Treaty, moving steadily toward the goal of 200 city endorsements. In 2025, PBT grew from 60 to over 200 teams worldwide and made major strides.

North American Leadership: Recent endorsements include Cambridge, Massachusetts—the first in its state—and Culver City, California.

Institutional Transformation: New York City has implemented "Plant Powered Fridays" for one million students and made plant-based meals the default across 11 public hospitals.

Economic Transition: Germany has allocated €30 million to help farmers switch from livestock to plant proteins, while Denmark launched the world’s first National Plant-based Food Action Plan.

The era of the plant-based revolution has officially arrived! As we move through 2026, the Plant Based Treaty is no longer just a proposal; it is a global phenomenon reshaping our cities, our plates, and our future. What began with 21 pioneering cities in 2021 has ignited into a powerful movement of over 65 endorsing municipalities worldwide. From the historic streets of Edinburgh to the heart of Los Angeles, local governments are stepping up to align our food systems with the Paris Agreement through the core principles of Redirect, Relinquish, and Restore.

Recent milestones showcase an unstoppable tide of change. Cambridge and Culver City have joined a diverse global roster that includes Amsterdam and municipalities across Africa, Asia, and Brazil. We are seeing bold, systemic shifts in real-time: Berkeley has banned new factory farms, and Los Angeles is currently reviewing over 100 food contracts to prioritize plant-based options and reduce its carbon footprint. These actions prove that a kinder, sustainable food system is not only possible—it is already thriving.

This journey is just beginning. As we push toward the milestone of 200 city endorsements, the global landscape is being redefined by innovation and compassion. Whether it is Denmark investing in the future of crop production or New York City’s "Eat a whole lot more plants" campaign, the data is clear: the transition to a plant-based food system is our most effective tool for healing the planet. Get ready to witness the milestones that are defining a new, compassionate chapter for humanity. It’s time to live—and eat—for the future.

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