Positive Changes in Countries, Part 65 of a Multi-part Series – Exemplary Governments, Exemplary Citizens: United Kingdom, United States of America, and Uruguay

The UK has a rich history including global influence in language, culture, and legal systems. She was home to great literary figures such as William Shakespeare and Charles Dickens ［…］. The British establishment is considering the vegan diet to combat climate change. More than 650 academics in the UK called on universities to become 100% vegan for the climate, with the government investing nearly half a billion pounds in vegan plant-based food innovation. Thanks to the huge impact of Veganuary, the rate of veganism in the UK has increased by 370% since 2019.

The United States of America is a beacon of liberty and democracy in the free world. As of July 2022, 15 states had passed laws banning or restricting animal-folk confinement in intensive animal-people raising factories. Additionally, the FDA Modernization Act 2.0 eliminated requirements for animal-people testing in pharmaceutical development. Vegan food is growing rapidly. US companies such as Beyond Meat, Impossible Foods, and Tofurky led the way in developing many awesome vegan plant-based meat alternatives that are also available in many countries.

We are often referred to as the "Switzerland of the Americas" for a highly liberal society and well-developed social welfare system. The success of Uruguay’s green energy transition has been lauded internationally. By 2023, Uruguay achieved a 98% share of renewables in total national electricity consumption. We are also committed to protecting 30% of our waters by 2030, announcing the creation of a new 12,000 km² Marine Protected Area (MPA) around the island of Isla de Lobos to better protect one of South America’s largest sea lion colonies.