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The role of plant-based diets in battling pandemics

The world as we know it has come to a standstill – due to a virus that has been transmitted to humans through the consumption of  animals and rapidly spread around the world. The global impacts are dramatic: besides…

COVID19-statement

Together, we can get through this

These are stressful, sad and scary times. We’re in uncharted waters as many parts of the world are in, or close to, shutdown. None of us have ever lived through an event like this before, and there’s so much that’s…

animal agriculture and deforestation

How deforestation for animal agriculture threatens our forests

We couldn’t live without forests. Covering one third of the earth’s land mass, they’re vital to sustaining life on our planet and slowing down climate change. Forests are key to climate, water, health and livelihoods…

International Women’s Day: Women in the global food movement

This Sunday, we celebrate International . To mark the occasion, ProVeg highlights some of the women working in various sectors of the global food movement.   Source: www.flickr.com/photos/ilri/10707197384 Lindiwe…

Tasting planet-friendly salmon

Cultured meat, also known as cellular agriculture, has the potential to change the game for animals, the environment, and our health! This meat -- grown by cell culture, rather than taken from an animal -- is not…

The future is plant-based

This World Vegan Day, we’re taking the opportunity to celebrate all things plant-based! Thanks to the growing popularity of veganism, there’s been a huge increase in the awareness and availability of plant-based…

A shift in food-system thinking at New York Climate Week

Last month, our Political Outreach team participated in New York City’s Climate Week, which took place at numerous locations throughout the city. Organized by The Climate Group, the action-packed week was filled…

Pragmatic solutions at the Reducetarian Summit 2019

The third edition of the Reducetarian Summit took place in Washington DC, from 27-29 September. The event was attended by Sebastian and Melanie Joy, ProVeg US Director Michael Webermann, and ProVeg Campaign Manager…

Young climate strikers in the Philippines

In support of the Global Climate Strike

The #FridaysForFuture movement has gained significant recognition in the global stand against climate change. Kick-started in August 2018 by the actions of young activist Greta Thunberg, who peacefully protested…

World Plant Milk Day

Announcing World Plant Milk Day 2019

In 2017, ProVeg and Plant Based News declared 22 August World Plant Milk Day! This international event raises awareness of plant milks’ widespread availability, versatility, and delicious taste, while highlighting…

ProVeg at New Harvest 2019

Last month saw another successful event for ProVeg, with our team participating in the fourth annual New Harvest Conference, which took place on 19–20 July 2019 at the MIT Media Lab in Cambridge, Massachusetts…

Earth Overshoot Day 2019

Climate change, species going extinct, rising sea levels and disappearing rainforests are just some of the consequences of modern human habits. 150 years ago, humankind’s ecological footprint was barely noticeable…

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