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Norwich Becomes Third UK Council to Endorse Global Plant-Based Treaty

Following a debate on March 14, Norwich City Council has become the third local council in the UK to call on the government to support a global plant-based treaty. The motion was brought by Councillor Alex Catt, and seconded by Councillor Jamie Osborn (both of the Green Party). It includes measures to improve the accessibility and availability of plant-based food across the city, such as ensuring that animal-free options are available at council-run events and venues. The council will also write to Norfolk County Council, requesting a carbon impact assessment of local meat and dairy industries and asking what steps are being taken to reduce this in line with the target to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2030. “Producing a kilo of beef creates, …

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