Plant Forward 2026

15 – 31 May
Plant Forward 2026

Our fifth year of driving compassionate
and sustainable choices across Asia

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The only regional campaign of its kind is back for the fifth time to make the world a better place for the next generation

What is Plant Forward?

Plant Forward is Asia’s only regional campaign promoting sustainable consumption across Asia.

Launched in 2022, this annual two-week festival brings communities together across Asia to celebrate plant-based food, sustainable fashion and eco-friendly, cruelty-free living.

Organised by ACTAsia’s Compassionate Choices Network (CCN), Plant Forward supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and empowers people to make everyday choices that shape a better future for animals, people, and the planet.

#PlantForward2026

In 2026, Plant Forward returns to Asia — with collective action led by 9 member organisations in 8 countries.

Throughout the campaign, our Asian partners will host a dynamic mix of challenges, community events and online activities — inviting you to join, take part, connect and celebrate.

Explore the full 2026 programme below.

🌱 Take the Challenge!

Step up, take the challenge and be part of Asia’s movement for compassionate and sustainable living.

China

Plant Forward Bingo Challenge
Play on WeChat and Little Red Note. Complete three sustainable actions and win prizes.
CCN host: ACTAsia
Dates: 15 – 31 May
Join the Challenge here

India

Plant Forward Healthy Me Challenge
Join us on a simple 30-day health journey hosted on WhatsApp. Achieve one health goal every day for 30 days and build habits that support your well-being.
Country: India CCN host: SHARAN Dates: 7 April – 6 May
Join the Challenge here

India

Plant Forward Culinary Challenge
Are you a culinary student with a passion for creative, plant-based cooking? Enter India’s first national online competition for culinary students!
Country: India CCN host: Redefining Ahimsa Foundation Dates: 15-31 May
Join the Challenge here

India

Plant Forward Workplace Challenge
Host a Plant Forward potluck with colleagues, take the team pledge and win prizes together.
Country: India CCN host: Redefining Ahimsa Foundation Dates: 15-31 May
Join the Challenge here

Indonesia

Plant Forward Green Challenge
From awareness to action: be encouraged to make more mindful, environmentally friendly food choices. Join the “Add Yours” competition on Instagram and win!
Country: Indonesia CCN host: Greeneration Foundation Dates: 15-31 May
Join the Challenge here

South Korea

Plant Forward Campus Challenge
Find vegan-labelled products, organise a campus event and submit your video entry — prizes awarded to standout student clubs.
Country: Korea CCN host: Korea Vegan Certification Services Agency Dates: 15-31 May
Join the Challenge here

Philippines

Plant Forward 10 Day Challenge
Go plant-based for one meal a day for 10 days. Share on Facebook and win prizes.
CCN host: Philippines Animal Welfare Society Dates: 15-31 May
Join the Challenge here

Vietnam

Plant Forward Recipe Challenge
Submit your plant-based recipes and win prizes — more entries mean more chances to win.
CCN host: Vive
Dates: 15-31 May
Join the Challenge here

🎤 Talks & Webinars

Learn from experts, chefs and change makers across Asia.

Good Food Fund Eco-chef demo
Chef and nutritionists share seasonal Plant Forward recipes featuring high-protein soy for healthy living
Country: China | CCN host: Good Food Fund | Language: Chinese |
Format: Online | Date: TBC Register Here

Plant Proteins: The Power of Seeds & Nuts
Discover the extraordinary nutritional value, sources, and benefits of plant proteins for health
Country: China | CCN host: Good Food Fund | Language: Chinese |
Format: Online | Date: TBC Register Here

IG Live: Green talk
Join us for a casual chat with practitioners and experts learn more about a plant-based lifestyle, from its benefits, challenges, to how to start it in everyday life.
Country: Indonesia | CCN host: Greeneration Foundation | Language: Indonesian|
Format: Online | Date: TBC Register Here

Public Lecture at University: Plant-based living for sustainability
Country: Indonesia | CCN host: Greeneration Foundation | Language: Indonesian |
Format: Offline/Livestream | Date: TBC Register Here

Cooking Demo/Q&A with Bliss by Anju
Plant forward foundations for health: whole-food plant-based (WFPB) principles
Country: India | CCN host: Redefining Ahimsa & SHARAN | Language: English |
Format: Online | Date: Friday 1 May, 5.30pm IST YouTube Live

Cooking Demo: Astig Vegan
Filipino and international flavours, the plant-forward way.
Country: Philippines | CCN host: Philippines Animal Welfare Society | Language: English |
Format: Offline/Livestream | Date: Friday 8th May, 5.30pm IST YouTube Live

Cooking Demo/Q&A with Chef Dave
Vegan twists on Asian & Indian everyday meals – easy and delicious
Country: India/Malaysia | CCN host: Redefining Ahimsa & VSM | Language: English |
Format: Online | Date: Friday 15th May, 5.30pm IST YouTube Live

Masterclass with Narhari Gupta from Lima Institute (India)
Reimagining the world of emulsions through a plant-based lens.
Country: India | CCN host: Redefining Ahimsa | Language: English |
Format: Offline/Livestream | Date: Friday 22nd May, 5.30pm IST YouTube Live

Cooking Demo: Chef Bao from Vive
Country: Vietnam | CCN host: Vive | Language: Vietnamese |
Format: Online | Date: TBC Register Here

Cooking Demo: Bahay Kubo Kitchen
Country: Philippines | CCN host: Philippines Animal Welfare Society | Language: English
Format: Offline/Livestream | Date: TBC Register Here

Reversing Diabetes with Plant-Based Nutrition
Join Dr Manez from Lifestyle Medicine and learn how a whole-food plant-based diet can support healthy living and diabetes reversal, followed by a live Q&A, quiz and giveaways.
Country: Philippines | CCN host: Philippines Animal Welfare Society | Language: English |
Format: Online | Date: TBC Register Here

👥 Join a Community Event

From cooking demos to gardening workshops and sustainability fairs, communities across Asia are coming together to celebrate positive social change.

China

ACTAsia is partnering with schools, restaurants, businesses, vet clinics and other organisations to bring you 30+ Plant Forward events across China.

More info at Plant Forward China

India

Join us across India through inspiring online talks and cooking demos, and be part of the action as workplace potlucks and local events take shape throughout the campaign. Stay tuned for updates at Plant Forward India and get involved.

Indonesia

Join Plant Forward Indonesia for a discussion session on campus with academics and practitioners to discuss the role of plant-based diets in environmental, health, and sustainability issues. For a unique hands-on learning experience, sign up for a guided Garden Tour & Workshop and discover how sustainable food systems start from the ground up.

Malaysia

Plant Forward Malaysia inaugural event! Join us for an afternoon of food and festivities to celebrate plant-based living with local celebrities.

More info on our Instagram page!

Philippines

Join us for live cooking demos with Astig Vegan and Bahay Kubo Kitchen at the PAWS shelter, and Grand Go Gulay Potlucks organized by Youth for Animals university chapters around the country.

More info at Plant Forward Philippines

Singapore

Discover Plant Forward in Singapore with ACRES: explore local plant-based eateries, enjoy celebrity features, and unlock a curated sustainability guide to compassionate shopping and dining. Plus ongoing promotions with Sunnystep – grab yourself a pair of sustainable shoes!
More info at ACRES on Facebook

South Korea

Join various campus events hosted by university student clubs to learn more about vegan-labelled products and sustainable living.

More info at Plant Forward South Korea

Vietnam

Join us for a live cooking demonstration by Chef Bao, the Food & Beverage Director at Vive.

More info at Vive on Facebook

🌟Celebrity Ambassadors

Plant Forward is proud to be supported by influential voices who champion compassionate and sustainable living across Asia.

🤝Partner Organisations

Together with our corporate and community partners, we are advancing compassionate and sustainable solutions across Asia

Corporate Partners

Supporting Organisations

Plant Forward is organised by ACTAsia’s Compassionate Choices Network (CCN). Through collective action, it advances TEN United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), strengthening sustainability, animal welfare and social equality across Asia.

The CCN is a regional network of 12 member organisations across ten Asian countries, working to drive positive change through education for compassionate action.