The Case for Veganism in Sustainability

The Economic Survey highlights the importance of adopting a vegan lifestyle for sustainability. It suggests that encouraging a shift towards plant-based diets among family, friends, and colleagues could significantly contribute to global sustainability efforts. The report references the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, indicating that reducing dairy and meat consumption could slash emissions by 66%. Annually, 17% of the world's food is wasted, contributing to over 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions. The survey poignantly notes, "if food waste were a country, it would be the third-largest emitter in the world".

This compelling evidence underscores the urgent need for dietary moderation and lifestyle changes to combat climate change effectively.