animal welfare

The United Nations Environment Assembly has adopted a resolution linking animal welfare to sustainability for the first time. The Animal Welfare – Environment – Sustainable Development Nexus resolution was accepted earlier this month after…
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A study published last December has highlighted a growing unease amongst European farmers: increasing moral concerns surrounding the practice of animal agriculture, alongside an inability to voice them for fear of ‘betraying’ the industry.…
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Animal welfare organisations based in Africa require more funding support, will benefit from alliances with other animal advocacy groups and more in-depth research localised to the African context, says a new report. Released by Animal…
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Israel has announced that it has banned the sale of fur in the fashion industry with environmental protection minister Gila Gamliel signing an amendment that will go into effect in six months. Animal rights group PETA says this marks the…
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A new study was looking to do a deeper dive into the many misconceptions about vegans and vegetarians has taken meat eaters by surprise, with the results showing that vegans reported higher happiness levels (+7%) than those who consume…
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For the first time in U.K. law, animals are to be recognised as sentient beings, which will ensure that legislation across the board takes into account the fact that animals are capable of experiencing pain, joy and other emotions. The new…
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In this excerpt taken from Chapter 2 of the new book “Think Like A Vegan,” co-authors Emilia A. Leese and Eva J. Charalambides push readers to take the first step on a journey that's kinder to the planet, humans and animals. Vegans…
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According to data found by a 2021 Q1 consumer survey conducted by data and analytics company, GlobalData, 42% of global consumers said that they wouldn't choose plant-based and vegan alternatives to conventional red meat, and to address…
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Despite aquaculture exploding into an enormous global industry in the past years, its impact on the welfare of fish has largely gone unnoticed. In a new study, New York University (NYU) researchers emphasise the “knowledge gap” on animal…
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As part of the French multinational corporation, Kering Group's work with The Humane Society of the United States, and its international arm, Humane Society International (HSI) that works around the globe to promote animal welfare, two of…
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More than 8 in 10 people who joined the Veganuary pledge for the first month of 2021 plan on making their newfound plant-forward diets a long-term habit. The findings, revealed in the annual survey released last month, also showed…
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A new global survey involving more than 8,500 participants across over 100 countries reveals that animal welfare is the top reason motivating people to go vegan. While nearly 90% of respondents cited animal welfare, more people are now…
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Yes, there’s an animal sanctuary introducing goats to your next video conference. But for good reason. California-based Sweet Farm is connecting you to their rescued llamas and goats at the sanctuary to spread the message about the harms…
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High-end French fashion brand Hermès is planning to build one of the biggest crocodile farms in Australia. The facility will farm more than 50,000 saltwater crocodiles for their skins, which is used to make the brand’s luxury handbags and…
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While many of us see animal and wildlife conservation as important issues, it’s not always clear what the actionable steps exist to make a difference. Now, a new app is being developed to do exactly that, taking users onto the “frontlines”…
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France will begin phasing out the use of wild animals in travelling circuses and marine mammals held in captivity in marine parks as a part of its new animal welfare policies. The country has also committed to end mink farms in the next…
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Several major conservation groups in Asia have joined the Coalition for Aquatic Conservation (CAC), a global movement led by the Aquatic Life Institute dedicated to protecting and improving the welfare of all aquatic animals. With most of…
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The icy-blue coloured blood taken from horseshoe crabs is to remain the standard in drug safety testing as the pharmaceutical industry rejects a synthetic substitute that conservationists have pushed. This news has given rise to concerns…
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Conservation work to protect some of the world’s vulnerable wildlife species and ecosystems are now facing an emergency situation as ecotourism comes to a standstill due to the coronavirus pandemic. Many wildlife organisations rely on…
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While the majority of the headlines about the coronavirus has been bleak, there have been a couple positive stories to emerge from the pandemic as well. The latest sign of hope comes from Chiang Mai in Thailand, where Maesa Elephant Camp…
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Author's Note: I recently had the honor of interviewing not one, but two incredible humans: Animals Asia Founder & MBE Jill Robinson (JR below) and Animals Asia UK-US Ambassador Lesley Nicol (LN below). It is one of the (if not THE)…
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