Plant Based Treaty
Eat plants, plant trees — put food systems at the heart of climate action.
The Plant Based Treaty is a global grassroots campaign urging national governments to put food systems at the heart of combating the climate crisis, through the promotion of plant-based options. It's modelled on the Fossil Fuel Treaty.
The Plant Based Treaty is a global grassroots campaign urging national governments to put food systems at the heart of combating the climate crisis, through the promotion of plant-based options. It's modelled on the Fossil Fuel Treaty.
Who they are
The idea
A global treaty with three core demands — Redirect, Relinquish and Restore — and 40 suggested proposals covering food systems, land use, deforestation, ocean restoration and reforestation.
Bottom-up pressure
Endorsements from individuals, groups, businesses and cities create bottom-up pressure for national governments to negotiate a global Plant Based Treaty.
Local action
City campaigns, the 100 Cafes Campaign and community organising bring the treaty to life at street level.
What they do
Demand 1 — Redirect
Promote plant-based foods and actively transition away from animal-based food systems.
Demand 2 — Relinquish
Stop the problem growing: no land-use change, including deforestation, for animal agriculture.
Demand 3 — Restore
Heal the problem: restore key ecosystems, reforest the earth and build climate resilience.
100 Cafes Campaign
Make 100 cafes near you more plant-based.
How you can help
- Endorse the treaty as an individual, group or business
- Join or start a city campaign
- Volunteer or donate to support the movement
- Encourage your local council to endorse