El Masnou Becomes Second Spanish City to Endorse the Plant Based Treaty
El Masnou, a municipality in Catalonia, has formally endorsed the Plant Based Treaty, making it the second city in Spain to join the global initiative. The motion, passed on June 19, 2025, by the city council with a majority vote of 17 in favor and two against, places emphasis on transitioning towards plant-based food systems to address climate change, public health, and animal welfare. Living in a climate emergency The resolution, introduced by Councillor Sergi Amat Giró of Fem Masnou, recognizes the urgency of reducing greenhouse gas emissions across all sectors, including food production. “We are living in a climate emergency that requires rapid, deep, and sustained reductions in greenhouse gases. This means not only addressing emissions from energy sources but also recognizing the essential …