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German meat tax comes closer now liberal government party FDP agrees

17-08-2022

The German liberal FDP party no longer seems to oppose the introduction of a meat tax to finance a stricter animal welfare law in livestock farming. The three parties of the 'traffic...

TAPP Coalition Position on the EU Sustainable Food Systems Law and ETS

26-07-2022

On 28 April, the European Commission opened its public consultation for the sustainable food system framework initiative. All stakeholders, including citizens, were invited to provide...

TAPP Coalition side event 'Food Price Debate' during UN Climate Conference Bonn

13-06-2022

During the UN Climate Conference in Bonn (6-16th June), TAPP Coalition organised the 'Bonn Food Price Debate' last Saturday in Bonn, to discuss fiscal options for food and agriculture to...

Virtual supermarket study shows: 30% higher, fair meat price reduces meat consumption by 36%

09-06-2022

What is the best way to reduce meat consumption? By raising the price of meat and by informing customers about the environmental and climate damage caused by meat production.
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Catering project advocating for a higher meat price and 0% VAT for healthy food at universities

24-05-2022

Students are asking for implementation in all universities!  A pilot study undertaken at three Dutch universities, in which vegetarian meals, fruit and vegetables became 9% cheaper,...

IPPC's latest Climate Report: GHG-emission food tax might be the solution

06-04-2022

6th April 2022 The World’s top climate scientists have come together to publish the third IPCC report (AR6III), promoting plant-based diets and GHG taxes on foods as possible tools in...