Eating Better's 2016 policy recommendations focus squarely on the need to reduce meat consumption, and to farm meat in ways that are better for animals and climate
“2015 ended with an historic climate deal in Paris – to keep global temperature rise below 1.5C. But we haven’t a hope of avoiding catastrophic climate change if governments continue to ignore the impact of high levels of meat consumption,” says Eating Better’s Sue Dibb. "Eating less and better meat and a greater variety of plant-based foods will have benefits for our health and the health of our planet."
The recommendations call for integrated food and farming policies to support a transition to less and better meat consumption, updated government dietary guidelines, encouragement for farmers and the food industry to switch from meat-based to alternative production, an end to routine and dangerous use of veterinary antbiotics, and Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) reform to prioritise a reduction in meat production and consumption. Read about Sustain's campaign on antibiotics here.
Published Friday 5 February 2016
Sustain: Sustain The alliance for better food and farming advocates food and agriculture policies and practices that enhance the health and welfare of people and animals, improve the working and living environment, enrich society and culture and promote equity.
