About the Author: Maya Hernando

Proposals Area Director, & Co-founder: Maya is an agricultural engineer from the Polytechnic University of Madrid (ES) and she has a MSc. in Plant science from the University of Wageningen (NL). Before founding Innovarum she worked as project coordinator for IFOAM EU – Brussels (BE).

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Embracing a Week Without Meat: Innovarum Takes the Challenge

The "Week Without Meat" is a global campaign encouraging individuals to eliminate meat from their diets for seven days. Originating in the Netherlands, this initiative aims to raise awareness about the environmental, health, and ethical implications of meat consumption. By challenging participants to explore plant-based alternatives, the campaign fosters sustainable eating habits and reduces the ecological footprint associated with meat production.The relevance of this initiative is underscored by the significant impact of meat production on the environment. Livestock farming contributes to 14.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions, surpassing the entire transportation sector. Additionally, meat production demands extensive water and land [...]

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