Portugal is taking a decisive step toward sustainable eating habits with its national strategy for plant-based protein , part of the updated National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP 2030). This is the first time an EU member state has embedded a “low-carbon diet” concept into its climate planning. Why This Matters for Your Plate and the Planet Food consumption accounts for about 30% of Portugal’s ecological footprint—more than transportation at 21–22%—and nearly half of that comes from animal proteins, particularly meat and fish. “This is a meaningful step towards transforming the country’s food system,” says Joana Oliveira, Director of ProVeg … Continue reading Portugal Launches Plant-Based Protein Strategy to Cut Food’s 30% Ecological Footprint—Larger Than Transportation