COP30: Plant Diets & Belém Declaration Support
- As the climate crisis intensifies and the COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil, approaches, a unified voice is emerging.More than one hundred international organizations have presented the Belém...
- The declaration was unveiled at the preparatory conference for COP30, recently held in Bonn, Germany, during the June climate change meetings.The initiative, endorsed by representatives from cities, regional...
- Juliette Tronchon, head of UN affairs at ProVeg International, emphasized the declaration's meaning.
Urgent calls for climate action resonate at COP30,as a global coalition champions plant-based diets. The Belém Declaration, backed by over a hundred organizations, is making waves, urging UN member States to prioritize lasting food systems. ProVeg International highlights the crucial role of plant-based diets in mitigating the climate crisis, improving health, and ensuring food security.This initiative seeks to reshape the global food landscape, addressing excessive meat consumption and supporting culinary traditions. This is more then just a dietary shift; it’s a push for animal welfare and a sustainable future. Stay informed with News Directory 3 for the latest developments. Discover what’s next as COP30 approaches and the world responds to these vital calls for change.
Belém Declaration Calls for Plant-Based Diets at COP30
Updated June 21, 2025
As the climate crisis intensifies and the COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil, approaches, a unified voice is emerging.More than one hundred international organizations have presented the Belém Declaration, a coordinated appeal to UN Member States. The declaration urges the promotion of healthy, sustainable, and plant-based diets, incorporating animal ethics into the global food system.
The declaration was unveiled at the preparatory conference for COP30, recently held in Bonn, Germany, during the June climate change meetings.The initiative, endorsed by representatives from cities, regional authorities, and NGOs worldwide, aims to prioritize vegetable-rich diets on the international climate and health agendas. it seeks to safeguard the culinary traditions of the global south, which are frequently enough rich in vegetables, while addressing the excessive meat consumption prevalent in the global north.
Juliette Tronchon, head of UN affairs at ProVeg International, emphasized the declaration’s meaning. “We are very pleased to present this statement, which we hope will raise the profile of plant-rich diets at the upcoming COP30 Summit in November. Plant-based diets not only play a significant role in mitigating the climate crisis, but are also beneficial for human health, support food security, and can create large-scale employment opportunities.” She added the ethical imperative of ensuring the rights of animals, who are directly impacted by food industry practices.
ProVeg International is a food awareness organization dedicated to transforming the global food system by replacing animal products with plant-based and cultivated alternatives. Through engagement with institutions,governments,producers,investors,the press,and the general public,ProVeg strives to facilitate the transition to a society and economy that are less reliant on livestock and more sustainable for humans,animals,and the planet. The organization operates in nine countries across four continents and holds permanent observer status in the UNFCCC (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change), special advisory status in the ECOSOC (United Nations Economic and Social Council), and accreditation for the UNEA (United Nations Environment Assembly). ProVeg has also received the United Nations’ Momentum for Change award.
What’s next
The Belém Declaration’s supporters hope that COP30 will mark a turning point, with nations committing to policies that promote plant-based diets and a more sustainable food system. The summit presents an chance to integrate food systems into climate action plans and address the interconnected challenges of climate change, public health, and animal welfare.