Millions of jobs could be created in Latin America and the Caribbean – if the region switches to a plant-based diet

Sep 8, 2020

Adopting plant-based foods grown using sustainable farming methods could generate 19 million jobs. Image: REUTERS/Daniel LeClair

Johnny Wood

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Zebu cattle are seen in a farm in Paulinia, Brazil July 1, 2017. REUTERS/Paulo Whitaker - RC194318FF30

Cattle are responsible for 65% of livestock emissions. Image: REUTERS/Paulo Whitaker

Jobs created and destroyed by decarbonisation, by gender. Image: ILO

Jobs created and destroyed by decarbonisation, by skills level. Image: ILO

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