• THE Guardian released a survey the other day showing that hundreds of leading climate scientists foresee global temperatures rising at least 2.5°C above pre-industrial levels, far surpassing internationally agreed targets, which will cause catastrophic consequences for us and the planet.

So why are the solutions that are good for both the planet and our health still not being fully embraced?

Animal farming and fishing are driving the climate and nature crises. By transitioning to a plant-based food system we can free up 75 per cent of the land we currently use for farming.

We should support farmers to bring nature back to that land, allowing for the return of forests, wetlands, and other habitats, providing means for massive carbon drawdown and precipitating the return of plant and animal species.

The restoration of nature to our countryside, done in collaboration with, and in support of, local communities and farmers, has the potential to provide many more jobs and opportunities than are currently available.

Camden Council should lead by example by switching to fully plant-based catering for their internal meetings and events, showing residents that plant-based eating is an essential part of climate action.

We posed this simple solution to the council’s environment scrutiny committee in December 2023 (following a similar proposal made to full council in February 2023). But instead of taking decisive action in the face of this emergency, councillors have given their officers until October to assess such proposals and report back.

When will Camden Council’s sustainability lead cabinet member, Adam Harrison, treat the climate crisis like an emergency and drive meaningful action?

DR KUSH NAKER, NW2