Weekly meatless day official in Belgium Press release - May 13,
2009 Weekly meatless day official in BelgiumBelgian city of
Ghent first to introduce meatless days Starting May 13, the
Belgian city of Ghent, one of the 370 European climate cities,
may very well become the first worldwide to officially promote a
weekly meatless day. According to FAO, livestock is responsible
for eighteen percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. That's
why city officials, in cooperation with the vegetarian
organisation EVA, are determined to go the extra mile in our
common battle against climate change. Other Belgian cities have
already shown interest to follow Ghent's example. The first
Thursday Veggie Day will kick off on Wednesday May 13th with a
festive ceremony for the public. Tom Balthazar, councilman for
the city's health and environmental committee, will officially
proclaim Thursdays to be vegetarian days. As an appetizer for
the campaign, the city council already had the opportunity to
enjoy a gourmet vegetarian lunc