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Every day, billions of products, from the eggs we eat to the leather in our shoes, depend on animals raised far from public view. What happens to these animals before they reach the shelf can create major risks for the brands that sell them.
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The animal welfare risk hiding in global supply chains

6 months ago6 months ago8 mins

Op-ed by Daniel Philemon, risk evangelist at Aravo. Every day, billions of products, from the eggs we eat to the…

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Art installations across Europe highlight environmental damage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine
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Art installations across Europe highlight environmental damage of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

7 months ago7 months ago5 mins

Art installations have appeared in Germany, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Portugal, and Moldova to highlight the environmental damage of Russia’s…

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The World Federation for Animals (WFA) has announced that it has been appointed to the World Health Organization’s Civil Society Task Force on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR),
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World Federation for Animals joins WHO task force on antimicrobial resistance

10 months ago9 months ago3 mins

The World Federation for Animals (WFA) has announced that it has been appointed to the World Health Organization’s Civil Society…

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A new study by researchers at the University of Oxford, working alongside Duurzame Zuivelketen (DZK), has outlined how the agriculture sector can 'better contribute to global biodiversity targets without causing unintended harms'.
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UN platform publishes policy brief on animal welfare and antimicrobial resistance

12 months ago12 months ago3 mins

The UN Multi-Stakeholder Partnership Platform (MSPP) for tackling antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has published a policy brief that calls for stronger…

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Organic farming has significant positive effects on the environment and biodiversity, however its contribution to climate protection is 'less clear', according to researchers at the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL).
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Organic farming provides proven environmental and biodiversity benefits, study finds

1 year ago1 year ago4 mins

Organic farming has significant positive effects on the environment and biodiversity, however its contribution to climate protection is ‘less clear’,…

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While 68% of global consumers express a desire to eat more plant-based foods, just 20% actually do so, a new report by EAT and GlobeScan has found.
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Significant gap in terms of adoption of plant-based diets

2 years ago2 years ago3 mins

While 68% of global consumers express a desire to eat more plant-based foods, just 20% actually do so, a new…

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How Tesco is enhancing animal welfare – insights from Natalie Smith, head of sustainable agriculture and fisheries.
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How Tesco is enhancing animal welfare – insights from Natalie Smith

2 years ago7 months ago10 mins

Tesco has made significant advancements in animal welfare in recent years, most notably in chicken welfare – last year, the…

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At COP29 in Azerbaijan, the World Federation for Animals teamed up with groups including Four Paws, Mercy for Animals, Whale and Dolphin Conservation and World Animal Protection to launch the Animals for Climate Action tool, which will seek to guide policymakers into integrating animal welfare into climate and biodiversity strategies.
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World Federation for Animals’ Silvia Mantilla discusses the new ‘Animals for Climate Action’ tool

2 years ago2 years ago8 mins

At COP29 in Azerbaijan, World Federation for Animals teamed up with groups including Four Paws, Mercy for Animals, Whale and…

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Animal welfare a high priority for consumers shopping for meat and dairy products

2 years ago2 years ago4 mins

Animal welfare is among the top priorities for shoppers purchasing meat and dairy products, according to a new study

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Majority of firms not putting animal welfare commitments into practice

2 years ago2 years ago5 mins

While food firms around the world are addressing the issue of animal welfare, the majority have not yet put their commitments into practice.

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