Sense, Science and Sustainability
Can Genome Editing and Agroecology co-exist in the sustainable food and farming mix? Industrial agriculture increases the “risk of future pandemics and needs to be tackled” as a global priority
Council of the EU: Pandemic risk of industrial agriculture needs global action
“Industrial agriculture increases the ‘risk of future pandemics and needs to be tackled”, according to the EU’s ruling Council in Brussels, which calls for action to be taken on a global basis
Time to stand up for fish
Shoppers looking to well-known fish certification labels for higher standards of animal welfare are likely to be disappointed, according to the findings of a new investigation carried out by my team here at Compassion.
Why the Time is Right for Transformational Change
As the world braces itself at the news that a new virus with ‘pandemic potential’ has been discovered in pigs, the role of factory farming as a breeding ground for disease comes back into sharp focus.
The Wisdom of Fathers
My father-in-law, the late Peter Roberts, Founder of Compassion in World Farming, was a deeply spiritual man. When Peter was once asked to define 'factory farming', his response was "Where the individuality of an animal ends, factory farming begins".
Another shocking live shipment story, but hope for an end to exports
Last Sunday (14th June), was the fifth annual Ban Live Exports: International Awareness Day, initiated by Compassion in World Farming to signal global support for an end to the cruelty of long distance transport.
Enhancing Nature’s Food Basket for All
Earlier this week I was delighted to accept an invitation to participate in the Act #ForNature Global Online Forum. This was an International Consultation of Major Groups and Stakeholders as part of preparatory meetings leading up to the United Nations Environment
Covid-19: How factory farming fuels pandemics
As the world waged war with the Coronavirus, our invisible enemy, billions of lives were turned upside down. It forced us to hunker down. To refocus our priorities. To fear for our family and friends.
‘Our disrespect for wild animals and our disrespect for farmed animals, has created this situation’
This week, I had the huge privilege of introducing wildlife legend Jane Goodall, PHD, DBE, Founder – The Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace, to the global webinar, ‘Pandemics, wildlife and intensive animal farming,’
Why Ending Factory Farming is Key to Post-Covid Sustainability
This week, I had the great honour to share the stage with wildlife legend, leading conservationist and UN Messenger of Peace, Dr Jane Goodall at Compassion’s webinar event, Pandemics, Wildlife and Intensive Farming. The event was co-hosted by distinguished MEP