The Take Eating our way out of climate collapse
Jul 15, 2025
Anita Krajnc, the Plant Based Treaty Coordinator from Toronto, passionately discusses the environmental ramifications of our current food systems, particularly the meat and dairy industries. She highlights that these sectors contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions. The conversation explores the potential of a global Plant-Based Treaty aimed at integrating a vegan diet into climate strategies. Anita emphasizes the importance of local activism, policy changes, and the provision of plant-based options in institutions to drive positive environmental impacts.
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Food Sector's Climate Impact
- The food sector accounts for a third of greenhouse gas emissions, largely from meat, dairy, and eggs.
- This makes animal agriculture a leading cause of climate change alongside fossil fuels.
Animal Agriculture’s Broader Damage
- Animal agriculture impacts most planetary boundaries, not just climate change.
- It uses 83% of farmland but produces only 18% of calories, causing deforestation and loss of biodiversity.
Reforesting and Feeding Humanity
- Reforesting farmland freed from animal agriculture could help absorb carbon and restore biodiversity.
- Feeding humans directly instead of livestock would address hunger and land use inefficiencies.