It recognises the need to put food systems at the heart of combating the climate crisis
Belfast has become the first city across this island to endorse a Plant Based Treaty to promote the shift to more healthy and sustainable food choices.
Councillor Doherty told Belfast Live: “Since becoming a councillor I have used my platform to highlight the issues that people right across our city and in my community are dealing with, particularly when it comes to poverty and access to food. Mr Doherty added: “By changing the way we consume food and shifting to a healthier and more sustainable diet we can make a real impact on dealing with the climate crisis.
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