My Journey with the Plant Based Treaty: A Step Towards a Sustainable Future

Sustainable living isn’t about making drastic changes overnight; it’s about taking small, meaningful steps that collectively make a difference.

November 14, Baku — Crowds gathered inside the main entrance at COP29 as a lively protest erupted in Zone B. Plant Based Treaty scientific advisor Kimmy Cushman [pictured] addressed the crowd calling for countries to negotiate a global Plant Based Treaty as an add on to the Paris Agreement. Source:

A few years ago, my perspective on plant-based food was quite mixed. Like many others, I grew up believing that staying healthy required meat and animal products. This idea was deeply ingrained, and I never questioned it until I started exploring nutrition and the environmental impact of my food choices. I began to ask myself: Why do we consume so much animal-based food, and are there alternatives that offer the same or even better nutritional benefits?

For someone like me, who never enjoyed , the discovery that plants could offer the same—or even better—nutritional benefits were life-changing. Dry fruits, lentils, and soybeans became my go-to sources of protein and vitamins. One day, I came across that has gained significant popularity in recent years. Intrigued, I decided to give it a try, and to my surprise, it was both delicious and satisfying. This marked the beginning of my journey toward plant-based eating.