100+ NGOs join forces with Equatorial Guinea, Nigeria, the DRC, and Uganda and Urge Global Action on Meat Consumption ahead of COP29
100 NGOs from 43 different countries have signed the COP29 declaration on GHG emission pricing in food systems, spearheaded by TAPP Coalition and Africa Climate Action Initiative (Constituency of 85 NGOs). Joining the DRC (Congo), Equatorial Guinea, Nigeria, and Uganda, this coalition of 180+ NGOs call for urgent global action to address the environmental impacts of meat consumption and underscores that the global food system is responsible for 33% of all greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, with livestock production alone contributing between 14.5% and 20%. It highlights that the current trajectory of meat consumption and livestock production is incompatible with global climate goals, particularly the Paris Agreement's net-zero emissions target by 2050.
Here you can read the full COP29 Declaration in 4 languages (English, French, Spanish and Portuguese).
Meat Consumption Incompatible with Paris Goals
The declaration reveals alarming trends: meat consumption far exceeds national and global dietary guidelines, with an average of 71.4 kg per capita annually in OECD countries, compared to 26.6 kg in developing nations. Additionally, livestock herds are projected to increase by up to 46% by 2050, further exacerbating emissions from the agricultural sector. Beef, pork, and chicken production have significantly higher GHG footprints compared to plant-based proteins, such as legumes and nuts, making them major contributors to climate change.
The coalition also highlights the broader environmental impacts of livestock farming, including deforestation, land-use change, and biodiversity loss, with 13 billion hectares of deforestation occurring annually due to agricultural expansion. The declaration echoes warnings from recent reports by the IPCC and COP27, which have called for reducing meat consumption in high-income countries as a critical step in addressing the climate crisis.
COP 29
Looking ahead to COP29, the NGOs urge the conference to incorporate decisive action on meat consumption into its climate agenda. They call for a closing statement that emphasizes the need to "transition away from animal protein overconsumption according to national or global dietary guidelines by implementing GHG-Emission pricing mechanisms in agri-food systems." The declaration advocates for the EU Commission, OECD countries, and China to lead the charge in harmonizing these pricing mechanisms. Furthermore, it proposes that 20% of the revenue generated from such measures be directed toward climate finance for the Loss and Damage Fund, aimed at supporting the most vulnerable countries.
The coalition stresses that without bold steps to address the environmental impact of meat production, future climate conferences will fall short in the fight against climate change. By tackling the issue of overconsumption and promoting sustainable diets, the coalition believes COP29 and future UNFCCC climate conferences can set a clear path toward a more climate-resilient future.
Be sure not the miss our pressconference about this declaration during COP29:
TAPP Coalition: Making the Polluter Pay: Ensuring a Just Transition by Pricing Agricultural Emissions
Press Conference Room Natavan, Area E | 12-Nov-2024 | 17:00-17:30 h AZT timezone
Watch online: https://unfccc.int/COP29/schedule?type=All
Other Press conferences by TAPP Coalition on agri-food emission pricing: 11 November 15-15.30 h. and 21 November 9.30-10 h Same Press conference room as 12 November. Side event 15 November 15-16.30h. Side event room 2.
Logo's of NGO Supporters (As of 15 October):
List of Governmental Supporters (Continuously Updated):
ABBAS LAWAL, Balarabe, Minister of Environment, Nigeria
CHEPTORIS, Sam, Minister of Water and Environment, Uganda
TOIRAMBE BAMONINGA, Benjamin, Secretary General for the Environment and Development, République Démocratique du Congo
List of NGO Supporters (Continously Updated):
Youth and Environment Europe (YEE)
Plant Based Treaty
Biodiversity Foundation
Climate Alliance Pakistan
Animal Save Movement
Real Food Systems
Alianima
Sinergia Animal
Chuyen Doi Xanh
AYDii Africa
The Humane League
The Raven Corps
Eat for the Earth
Humane Action Pennsylvania
Humane Action Pittsburgh
Social Compassion in Legislation
Animal Protection League of New Jersey
Voters For Animal Rights
Research & Innovation
Hermosillo Animal Save
Save Movement Netherlands
Climate Save Ottawa
Centre de Développement de la Région de Tensift
Resilient40(R40)
Dr Uzo Adirieje Foundation (DUZAFOUND)
FAEC Cambodia (Farmers' Actions for the Economy of Community in Cambodia)
BANCO DE ALIMENTOS ORO VERDE TABASCO AC
Gbolekekro Women Empowerment And Development Organization ( GWEDO)
Somali Environmental Development Organization
Hope Givers Foundation
Green Globe Organisation
Rural Infrastructure & Human Resource Development Organization (RIHRDO)
Versantul Partizanilor
Enemas Foundation
DA News Media Advocacy for Climate Literacy and Justice
Rural community in development
Youth Path Organisation
GROOTS Kenya
Community Association for Sustainable Development
Pakistan's Young Diplomats of International Relations PYDIR)
African Environment and Communities. AEC
Wote Youth Development Projects CBO
Green Land In Developing Environments (GLIDE)
GREEN AND BETTER WORLD
UNASCAD (Union des Amis Socio Culturels d'Action en Developpement)
Sinatsisa Lubombo Women and girls Empowerment organization
Dhrubotara Youth Development Foundation
Centre for Renewable Energy and Action on Climate Change
UNISC International
Greenbeehive Solution
ICENECDEV-International Centre for Environmental Education and Community Development
African Center for Environment, Agriculture & Rural Development
International Climate Change Development Initiative
Enemas Resources Foundation
TrustAfrica
CEA-Groupe SA
ONG VISION CITOYENNE
AbibiNsroma Foundation
Adarsha Samajik Progoti Sangstha-ASPS
Action Jeunesse pour le Développement
Green Mauritania Youth Network - GreeM
Shishu Ullash Organisation (international global youth platform)
WAVE Foundation Africa
REDD+ Gilgit,Pakistan
Research Institute of Innovative Economics at the Kyrgyz University of Economics
Creacom Afrique
Africa Child Foundation Mission of Tanzania
Environmental Protection and Development Association (EPDA)
Indigenous Peoples' for Peace and Climate Justice- IPPCJ
Club du Développement Durable de Côte d'Ivoire (CDD-CI)
Genç Düşünce Enstitüsü
Red de Desarrollo Sostenible
Hamraah Foundation
Fondation Eboko
Clean Climate And Environment Campaign Initiative
Carbone netzero DRC
Jeunes Volontaires pour l'Environnement
Armenian Women for Health and Healthy Environment (AWHHE)
Water Justice and Climate
Shishu Ullash Organisation
Asabe Yar’adua Foundation
Afrihealth Optonet Association (AHOA)
Society for Conservation and Sustainability of Energy and Environment in Nigeria (SOCSEEN)
REDD+
Climate Change Action East Africa
VolCare Foundation
Tchad Agir pour l'environnement (TCHAPE)
Endorois Indigenous Women Empowerment Network
Coordination (Congo)
SINATSISA LUBOMBO (women and girls empowerment NGO)
Association pour le Développement et de la Promotion des Droits Humains
Africa Child Foundation Mission of Tanzania
Enemas Foundation / University of Uyo
Gbolekekro Women Empowerment And Development Organization ( GWEDO).
Association de la Jeunesse Congolaise pour le Développement (AJCD)
Hawassa Kefeta Youth Coalition
Community Economic and Environmental Right Initiative
Bethany Land Institute
