Local councillors will be among those calling for Bristol City Council, to adopt plant based strategies in response to the Climate Crisis at an event this week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Liberal Democrat councillor and Deputy Lord Mayor Andrew Varney, will be speaking at a petition launch alongside Green Party Councillor Martin Fodor on Sunday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The petition is calling for the council to endorse a Plant Based Treaty, adopting more plant based options wherever possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tim Barford of VegfestUK says: ‘Bristol already leads the way in the world when it comes to plant based options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
‘We have to act and that time is now, not some time in the future. It’s our combined responsibility to take care of the planet for future generations, and halting the destruction that animal agriculture causes is a massive step towards not only climate justice but also food justice and animal justice. Together we can do this but we don’t have the luxury of leaving it much longer. If Bristol adopts the Plant Based Treaty we become the first city in the UK to do so and that could trigger a whole run. Imagine that. The UK adopting plant based food system enables an incredible transformation on so many levels. It’s within our power still but that window is closing.’<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The petition is now live, with its official launch on Sunday 22 May between 11am and 1pm at College Green Bristol. Organisers are hoping to reach the 3,500 signatures required to trigger a council debate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bristol residents can sign the petition here <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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