A report by British think tank Chatham House has found that plant-based diets are the best way to protect biodiversity. Titled Food System Impacts on Biodiversity Loss, the report says agriculture is a threat to most species currently at risk of extinction.
ProVeg International Granted Observer Status at the Convention on Biological Diversity
Food awareness organization ProVeg International has been granted Observer Status to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), a global treaty that aims to conserve biodiversity and promote the sustainable use of biological resources. The organization will now be eligible to participate in CBD meetings, potentially influencing food policies worldwide. The treaty has recognized ProVeg for its work in the field of conservation and biodiversity, which includes promoting evidence-based solutions to make agri-food systems healthier and less resource-intensive. For example, ProVeg supports farmers in cultivating protein-rich crops through the EU-funded Smart Protein Project, and is increasing the amount of plant-based food available in schools through the School Plates program. ProVeg has previously gained Observer Status at the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the …
