Taiwan promotes plant-based diet through climate legislation
Taiwan has passed a climate law that mandates the promotion of a low-carbon diet with reference to plant-based foods.
Taiwan recently passed a progressive climate law that mandates the nationwide promotion of a «low-carbon diet» with particular reference to plant-based foods.
To clarify the concept of a low-carbon diet, the draft legislation calls on Taiwan's residents to focus on locally produced foods. In addition, plant-based ingredients are to be preferred.
Plant-based diet at the top of the carbon footprint rankings
Awareness is growing of the enormous carbon emissions associated with meat production. The organisation «Meat-Free Monday» has gained the support of more than 100 political candidates.
Net-zero emissions by 2050
In addition to signing the climate law, the Taiwanese authorities have also formalised their plan to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Major carbon producers will be required to pay a fee to offset their emissions. The levy is expected to apply to around 287 companies, each producing more than 25’000 tonnes of CO2 per year. More on the topic of climate change and vegan diet.
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