The city council has signed on to the Plant Based Treaty, an initiative which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from animal agriculture.Green councillor Steve Burgess - who initially introduced the treaty to the authority - described the move as a “fantastic opportunity.”“By declaring our endorsement, we are acknowledging that food systems are a main driver of the climate emergency and that a shift towards plant-based diets can go a huge way in reducing greenhouse gas emissions,” he said.“Plant-rich diets are also a ‘win-win-win’ for society: they have a lower environmental impact, significant health benefits, and reduce animal welfare impacts.”How bad are meat and dairy for the planet?Launched in 2021, the Plant Based Treaty is a grassroots campaign which aims to put food systems at the forefront of tackling climate change.The treaty has been endorsed by 20 municipal governments around the world, from Haywards Heath town in West Sussex to Los Angeles."