A new app and project in Brazil uses silvopastoralism to restore biodiversity, combat deforestation, and improve profitability in the Amazon.
Livestock
Is Fake Meat a False Promise? New Report Exposes the Politics of Alternative Proteins
The new Politics of Protein report by IPES-Food finds that fake meats “risk recreating the same problems of our industrial food system.”
European Supermarket Chains Boycott Brazilian Beef Linked to Amazon Deforestation
Several supermarket chains in Europe are boycotting Brazilian beef in response to a report revealing major Brazilian meat producers like JBS S.A., Marfrig, and Minerva indirectly source cattle from illegally deforested areas in the Amazon.
Tackling the Climate Emergency through Diet Change
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Raphael Podselver of ProVeg International discusses the impact of industrial livestock production on the environment, the challenge of shifting eaters’ diets, and the importance of putting food on the agenda at future global conferences.
European Commission Commits to Phasing Out Caged Farming
The EU Commission recently pledged to phase out, and eventually ban, caged farming by 2027.
16 Organizations Redefining the Future of Livestock Management
These 16 organizations are nourishing the planet through healthy, sustainable livestock production systems.
Are Alternative Meats a Good Option For The Environment?
A new report poses questions about the environmental impact of alternative meat.
Research in Tunisia Explores Women Pastoralists’ Roles in Climate Change Adaptation
Women in Tunisia are increasingly involved in livestock activities. Facilitating their access to training and resources could save Tunisia’s degraded rangelands and contribute to climate change adaptation.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces US$1 Billion Investment to Break Up Big Meat
The Biden-Harris Administration will invest US$1 billion in order to create a fairer, more competitive, and more resilient meat and poultry supply chain.
Livestock Farmers in Afghanistan Face Crisis
The Taliban takeover threatens livestock farmers in Afghanistan, leaving them vulnerable to climate and economic shocks in an increasingly unstable country.
