Europe's farming and green groups reached a consensus on reducing meat consumption, calling for urgent reforms to improve sustainability in agriculture.
Ajit Niranjan reports for The Guardian.
In short:
- A report acknowledges Europeans consume more animal protein than recommended and calls for shifting toward plant-based diets.
- It proposes a "just transition fund" to support farmers adopting sustainable practices and rethink farm subsidies.
- Stakeholders agree on gradual changes, though some farm groups express concerns about the report's livestock recommendations.
Key quote:
“This is a victory for our farmers, our environment and our future – if politicians will have the courage and integrity to act on it.”
— Ariel Brunner, director of Birdlife Europe
Why this matters:
Meat-heavy diets contribute to climate change and environmental harm. The agreed reforms aim to make food systems more sustainable, but they require political will to implement.
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