{"id":2119838,"date":"2023-12-08T14:05:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-08T19:05:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/beef-served-at-cop28-while-un-prepares-to-release-report-calling-for-reduced-meat-consumption\/"},"modified":"2023-12-08T14:10:41","modified_gmt":"2023-12-08T19:10:41","slug":"beef-served-at-cop28-while-un-prepares-to-release-report-calling-for-reduced-meat-consumption","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/beef-served-at-cop28-while-un-prepares-to-release-report-calling-for-reduced-meat-consumption\/","title":{"rendered":"Beef on the menu at COP28 as UN urges less meat consumption"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fbeef-served-at-cop28-while-un-prepares-to-release-report-calling-for-reduced-meat-consumption%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2119838&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The United Nations\u2062 Urges Americans to Cut Back on Meat Consumption to \u200bCombat Climate\u200c Change<\/h2>\n<p>The\u2064 United Nations is set to make a bold statement during its COP28 climate summit in Dubai. While serving meat products at the event, the organization is expected to release\u2063 a global food systems&#8217; road map, urging Americans to reduce\u2064 their \u200dmeat intake to \u2063help <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/more-investment-needed-in-oil-and-gas-production-or-well-live-shorter-more-miserable-lives-report\/\" title=\"Investment in Oil and Gas Production Crucial for Our Well-being: Report\">reduce greenhouse \u200bgas emissions<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>A Day Dedicated to \u2062Food\u2062 Systems<\/h3>\n<p>For the first\u200d time ever,\u2062 the conference will dedicate a day to food systems, highlighting the importance of\u2064 sustainable practices. The anticipated report \u2063from the \u2064U.N.&#8217;s Food and Agriculture Organization\u2063 (FAO)\u200c will emphasize the need for innovative solutions to transform agrifood systems\u200b while\u200d addressing food security and nutrition challenges.<\/p>\n<h3>Meat \u200bon the Menu<\/h3>\n<p>Ironically, meat is on the menu for thousands of\u200d attendees, including \u200cgovernment officials, environmental activists, and\u200c business leaders. Briskets, \u200dribs, Wagyu burgers, and \u200cbarbecue classics\u200b are being served. \u200cHowever, the summit also offers \u200cvegan options, showcasing plant-friendly chick&#8217;n burgers and local cuisine from the UAE&#8217;s first plant-based meat factory.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;FAO emphasizes the critical need for an innovative plan and a concrete \u2064package\u2063 of solutions to overhaul agrifood systems,&#8221; stated an organization official.<\/p>\n<h3>Tackling Climate Change<\/h3>\n<p>The FAO&#8217;s\u2064 global\u200b road map aims \u2064to demonstrate how accelerated climate actions can transform\u200d agrifood \u2063systems while staying within the 1.5 degrees Celsius temperature rise\u200d threshold.\u2062 The U.N.\u200d has set a \u2062goal\u2064 to limit global\u2063 temperature \u2062rise to\u200d 1.5\u200d degrees Celsius by the end of the \u200bcentury.<\/p>\n<p>A recent FAO report\u2063 revealed that meat production is expected to\u200b increase by 0.8% in 2023, reaching a staggering 365 million tons. Furthermore, livestock \u200dfarming is responsible for 14.5% of all \u2062human-caused greenhouse gas \u200bemissions, with meat alone\u2064 contributing \u200ban average of\u2062 4.1 carbon dioxide equivalents\u2062 in North America.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s\u200d clear that reducing meat \u200cconsumption is crucial in the\u2064 fight against climate change. The United Nations is \u2062taking\u200d a\u2063 stand, \u200durging Americans to make a difference by \u200dmaking \u2064sustainable choices\u2063 in their diets.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u200d What are\u2064 the potential benefits of cutting back on meat intake for natural \u200cresource conservation, human health, and reducing \u200bhealthcare costs<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Dmap that urges\u200b Americans to cut back on their meat consumption in order to combat climate change. \u200dThis initiative is driven by the recognition that the livestock industry significantly \u200bcontributes to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-climate-plan-gives-dark-money-foreign-group-approval-over-us-military-contracts\/\" title=\"Biden's climate plan prioritizes foreign group's 'dark money' over US military contracts.\">greenhouse \u2064gas emissions<\/a>, \u200bdeforestation, and water pollution, making it a major player in climate \u200bchange.<\/p>\n<p>The United Nations has long been \u2062at\u200d the forefront \u200bof the fight \u200bagainst climate\u200d change, and this latest recommendation is consistent with its aim to promote sustainable\u200c habits and practices. The global food systems roadmap covers a range of issues, including agricultural practices, \u200bfood waste reduction, and dietary choices,\u200c all of \u200cwhich play a crucial \u2063role in ensuring\u2063 a \u2062sustainable future.<\/p>\n<p>Meat consumption has been steadily \u2062increasing in the United States, with Americans \u2064consuming more meat per capita than almost \u2063any\u2062 other country in the world. This trend, however, comes at a high environmental cost. Animal agriculture is responsible for approximately 14.5% of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-republicans-demand-info-on-climate-groups-ties-to-china\/\" title=\"House Republicans Demand Info On Climate Groups\u2019 Ties To China\">global greenhouse gas emissions<\/a>, more than\u200b the\u2063 entire transportation sector combined.\u2062 Moreover, meat production is a major driver of deforestation, \u200dcontributing to biodiversity\u200d loss \u2063and habitat destruction.<\/p>\n<p>By advocating for \u200dreduced meat consumption, the United Nations aims to raise \u2064awareness about the environmental impact of current dietary patterns \u200cand encourage Americans\u200d to\u200c make\u200b more\u2063 sustainable choices. This call to action is not about eliminating \u2064meat entirely but rather\u2063 finding a balance \u200dthat supports\u2062 both personal health and the health of the planet.<\/p>\n<p>There are numerous \u200cbenefits to reducing meat \u2064consumption. Firstly,\u2063 it \u200dcan <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-admin-announces-new-rules-targeting-oil-gas-industries-amid-projected-energy-price-increases\/\" title=\"Biden Admin introduces rules to tackle rising energy prices in oil and gas sectors\">significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions<\/a>. Studies have shown that if Americans reduced their meat consumption \u2062by\u200b 50%, it\u2062 could \u200clead to a 35%\u2064 reduction in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-california-gas-czar-will-boost-prices-even-higher\/\" title=\"California's new gas czar to further increase prices.\">greenhouse gas\u200d emissions<\/a>\u200d from the \u2064livestock sector. This reduction\u2062 would\u2062 have\u200b a substantial impact on mitigating\u2064 climate change and achieving global emission targets.<\/p>\n<p>Secondly,\u200b cutting back on\u2062 meat intake \u2064can alleviate the strain on natural resources. The livestock industry requires vast amounts of land, water, and \u200cfeed to sustain itself. By\u2064 consuming less meat, Americans can help \u200dconserve \u2062these resources, \u2063promoting the efficient use of land and water and minimizing \u2062pollution associated with animal waste.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, adopting a more plant-based diet can\u2064 have positive implications for \u2064human health.\u200d A diet high in red and processed meats\u2062 has been linked to an increased risk of various chronic diseases, \u2062including heart disease and certain forms of cancer. Encouraging the consumption of plant-based alternatives can promote better health outcomes, reduce healthcare costs, and alleviate the burden on the healthcare system.<\/p>\n<p>While individual actions alone cannot solve the climate crisis, collective efforts can make a significant difference. The \u2062United Nations urges\u200b Americans to \u200btake this opportunity to embrace \u200ba more sustainable and responsible approach \u2064to food consumption.\u2063 This \u200ccan be achieved through simple steps such as participating in meat-free \u2063Mondays, exploring plant-based recipes, and substituting meat with alternative protein sources \u2063like legumes, tofu, or tempeh.<\/p>\n<p>It is important to recognize that reducing meat consumption is not about depriving \u200dourselves but rather making informed choices\u2064 that\u2063 benefit both our own well-being and\u200b the planet. Governments, companies, and individuals all have a role to play in transitioning towards more sustainable food \u200dsystems. By\u2063 cutting\u2064 back on meat, Americans can contribute to the effort \u200dto combat climate change, protect\u200d the environment, and build a healthier, more resilient future for generations to\u2062 come.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The United Nations will urge Americans to reduce meat consumption to curb greenhouse gas emissions, despite serving meat at its COP28 climate summit. The U.N.&#8217;s Food and Agriculture Organization will unveil a global food systems&#8217; roadmap during the two-week summit, starting in November<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2119839,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2119838","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2119838","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2119838"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2119838\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2119839"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2119838"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2119838"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2119838"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}