The city of Amsterdam has become the first capital in the world to ban advertising in public spaces for products linked to meat and fossil fuels, in a measure that is already generating harsh criticism. Since May 1, advertisements for hamburgers, gas cars and flights have disappeared from public roads, tram stops and bus stations, being replaced by cultural content such as
museums or concerts.The decision is part of the lunatic municipal climate strategy, which seeks to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and halve meat consumption among the population. According to local policymakers, the initiative aims to align the use of public space with environmental objectives, preventing the City Council from obtaining revenue from advertisements that contradict its own policies
. Environmentalparties and the “Party for the Animals” promoted the measure, arguing that advertising influences consumer habits and normalizes behaviors harmful to the environment. Its promoters argue that eliminating these stimuli allows citizens to make freer decisions, without constant pressure from large companies, and helps to change the social perception of highly polluting products










