Rethinking the Menu: Mobilizing Cities for Climate-Safe and Plant-Based Food Systems

​Cities have a critical opportunity to lead on climate action through food.

​Five cities in southern Ontario have endorsed the Plant Based Treaty to date. This panel explores our partnerships with cities to promote plant-based food policies and greening the city:
Richmond Hill - including sharing recipes, vendors and films to promote plant-based food and introducing plant-based pancakes at Maple Syrup festival;

​ Brampton - now has plant based options at events and plant based food awareness week during Earth Month;

​ Caledon - we do food demos (including making hyper nourishing green smoothies) for the mayor and city councillor and public for Earth Hour, Earth Day and Waste Reduction days.

​ Shifting to plant-based food menus across public institutions, workplaces, and communities can lower greenhouse gas emissions, reduce land and water use, improve public health, and increase access to affordable food options.

​This session focuses on action, including how to advocate for policy change and scale impact. Attendees will leave with clear next steps to become part of a campaign and help bring more cities on board as part of a growing global movement for plant-based food systems.

​About the Host: The Plant Based Treaty is a global initiative that encourages governments, institutions, and individuals to shift toward plant-based food systems to address climate change, biodiversity loss, and food insecurity. It works through policy advocacy, public information campaigns, and partnerships to support a transition away from animal agriculture toward sustainable, plant-based solutions.

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