Press Releases and Media Statements
Compassion in World Farming welcomes first fish certification welfare standards but says “more must be done”
The introduction of basic welfare standards for farmed fish by two international certification schemes has been welcomed as “an important step forward” by Compassion in World Farming
Read moreGame-changing international conference announced
Extinction or Regeneration conference to provide platform for global food system transformation solutions
Read moreUndercover investigation reveals cruelty, torment, and frustration of sows on EU farms
A major new investigation by Compassion in World Farming released today (7th July) reveals the immense suffering of sows in cage systems on EU farms – including those supplying ‘premium’ hams Parma and Bayonne.
Read moreInternational food companies recognised for achievements at the 2022 Good Farm Animal Welfare Awards
The winners of the 2022 Good Animal Welfare Awards have been announced at a ceremony in London today.
Read moreOur response to live exports tragedy in which 15,000 sheep die in Red Sea
Compassion in World Farming's statement in response to the tragic deaths of 15,000 sheep when the Al Badri 1, a livestock vessel carrying them from Sudan to Saudi Arabia, capsized as it was leaving the port of Suakin in Sudan.
Read morePublic urged to take part in global action against cruel trade on Ban Live Exports: International Awareness Day
Compassion in World Farming is urging animal lovers across the globe to unite in support of a ban on cruel live animal exports as part of the seventh annual Ban Live Exports: International Awareness Day
Read moreAnimal Advocates Call on Banks to Stop Funding Industrial Farm Systems
Compassion in World Farming, along with other NGOs, is calling on major world banks to stop funding intensive animal agriculture.
Read moreOur Response to Latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Report
The new Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report stresses that to limit warming to 1.5°C, we need immediate GHG emission reductions in all sectors. CIWF encourages people to eat less meat and dairy to help reduce GHG.
Read moreTENTH BUSINESS BENCHMARK: FASTER FARM ANIMAL WELFARE IMPACTS NEEDED
The tenth annual BBFAW report, launched today, reveals that while companies continue to invest in animal welfare, they are too slow in delivering meaningful welfare impacts on the ground
Read moreMomentous win sees animal welfare & environmental links recognised at UNEA 5
Compassion celebrates a victory for animals at United Nations Environment Assembly which recognises animal welfare and its links to the environmental crises
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