Compassionate World

On a raw January morning, I found myself standing in a supermarket aisle watching condensation trickle down the plastic film of imported chicken. Outside, hail rattled the windows. Inside, fruit and veg shone under fluorescent lights - seemingly abundant, effortless

From cruelty to climate: why better welfare means a better future This year, let’s make a resolution we can all keep: to give the animals in our lives not just a life worth living, but a good life. And for once,

Jane Goodall | Credit: Michael Neugebauer Turning intellect into intelligence for the year ahead. As the year draws to a close and a new one beckons, it’s a time to reflect on what truly matters and on those who have shaped our

Intensive farming, not sewage, is the biggest threat to our waterways – and it’s time for action Nobody likes polluted rivers and everybody wants clean water. In these divided times, river pollution is one of the rare issues that brings people

Philip reflects on how from global summits to grassroots campaigns, together we turned vision into reality - creating a world where animals are respected, farming is regenerative, and food systems work for everyone. 2025 was a year when ideas turned into

The Amazon’s fate is tied to ours – and COP30 showed just how fragile that link is. COP30 in Belém, Brazil is over. The question now is simple: what next? The summit ended with progress - but not enough. The UN

A firefighter giving water to a koala after the devastating wild fires in Australia credit unknown Why Compassion in a Fractured World Matters More Than Ever On a cold October morning on Hampstead Heath, an elderly woman collapsed. Among those who rushed

Planton Farm, a working regenerative farm | Credit: Lucy Rebecca Could our food system reflect the values of kindness, fairness and respect for life? Sunlight danced through the trees, casting shadows on grazing Aberdeen Angus cattle and foraging hens. The air was

Industrial pig farm | Credit: istock / chayakorn lotongkum How our food choices can protect health, restore nature and shape a fairer future What if the way we eat could help heal the planet, improve our health and ensure future generations thrive?

Philip at the UN Even Under Fire, the UN Remains Our Best Hope Imagine a world without the United Nations. No global forum for diplomacy, no coordinated response to humanitarian crises, no shared commitment to peace, human rights, or sustainable development. In