šWelcome to the newest subscribers and as always, many thanks to those who sent their news to be included in this newsletter!
š”Topics being discussed:
UK government faces court challenge over āFrankenchickensā
Latvian Parliament Becomes the 15th European Country to Ban Fur Farming
Switzerland fails to ban factory farming ā lessons for the pursuit of EA-inspired policies?
President Biden Issues Executive Order Supporting the Advancement of Cultured Meat
āIād rather eat an actual burgerā: why plant-based meatās sizzle fizzled in the US
Balls in sport: Their impact on the planet and searching for sustainable solutions
New York City Hospitals Make Plant-Based Meals the Default Option
Farmed fish feel pain, stress, and anxiety and must be killed humanely, global regulator accepts
Global Alternative Protein recruiting market potential is expected to grow over $1.1B by 2035
Chicken in British supermarkets ālinked to deforested Amazonā
Investigation: The Murky Truth Behind Hawaiiās Octopus Farm by The Every Animal Project
The European Commission to propose EU-wide phaseout of male chick killing
šLatest research:
Public Opinion for Animal Rebellion's protest campaign by Social Change Lab
Knowledge Gaps: Animal-Focused Research Ideas For Grad Students
Vegetarians more likely to be depressed than meat-eaters ā possibleĀ reasons
Solutions to climate change include reducing meat consumption
European Consumers Are Driving the Demand for Sustainable Protein, Survey Finds
Low-cost climate-change informational intervention reduces meat consumption among students for years
š¼Jobs:
The Brooks Institute for Animal Rights Law and policy is hiring additional team members with rolling applications.
The Humane League is hiring for an IT Technician, deadline is November 3rd
The Humane League is hiring for a Senior Manager of Public Policy Campaigns, rolling applications
The Global Research Network's Animals and Biodiversity Think Tank programme is reviewing applications for new Junior Fellows on a rolling basis.
For more jobs like this, please visit Animal Advocacy Careersās job board, Alt Protein database, and the 80,000 Hours job board.
If youāre looking for a job, consider the following actions:
leaving your details on the alt protein talent database
leaving your details on the EAA talent database
š Other impactful opportunities:
Connect For Animals is looking for three Regional Organizer volunteers for the US Rockies Region. Deadline is Saturday, October 22nd.
Apply to be a CE charity founder - this year has animal charity ideas by Oct 31
Leaders for Ethics, Animals, and the Planet - hands-on farmed and domestic animal care experience, humane education, and the opportunity to earn a $1000 scholarship by volunteering at participating animal sanctuaries.
Animal Welfare League, Ghana is carrying out a cage-free campaign and is looking for volunteers to take part in their social media actions - contact abiliba@animalwelfareleague.org
Equalia has launched our campaign "End the cage Age". Sign the petition for the Spanish Government to support this European Directive and promote animal welfare, sustainability and safety of the food system.
šøFunding
Amplify creative grants (up to $10000) - grants to podcasts and other creative media projects that spread ideas to help humanity navigate this century (including animal welfare and vegan topics).
Funding database created by Animal Advocacy Africa - not only relevant for African orgs
Farmed animal and food systems funding sources - public - this is a great spreadsheet with most funding opportunities available listed. Iāll list available/upcoming opportunities here including anything else I get sent/find online.
Glasswall Syndicate Non-profit Pitch Application - apply any time.
Food Systems Research grant - apply anytime within focus areas.
Lush Charity Pot grants - you can apply any time and you donāt have to be an NGO.
A Well-Fed World grants - anytime.
The Awesome Foundation - anytime.
šResources:
The Brooks Animal Law Digest by the Brooks Institute is a free, premier online publication dedicated to offering in-depth and up-to-date coverage on today's most important animal law and policy issues in the United States and Canada.
Animal Welfare Standards in the EU Organic Certification Research Note #5, Alice Di Concetto, EugƩnie Duval & Benjamin Lecorps, The European Institute for Animal Law & Policy (2022). This resource is a really helpful and accessible overview of farmed animal welfare standards in the EU.
šUpcoming events
Animal Advocacy Conference Asia 2022 - 17th Nov
The Cambridge Centre for Animal Rights Law has announced its free, online Talking Animals, Law & Philosophy series (starting 20th Oct)
The Alternative Protein Recruitment Insights Series - 27th Oct
Atlanta Animal Rights March 2022 - Saturday, December 3rd.
Upcoming EAGs (Effective Altruism Global) conferences, almost always have some animal welfare-focused participants and events.
EAGxVirtual (21-23 October) - online EAGx!
Save the dates:
EAGxRotterdam (4 - 6Ā November)
EAGxBerkeley (2 - 4Ā December)
EAGxLatinAmerica (7 - 8 JanuaryĀ 2023)
EAGxIndia (13 - 15 JanuaryĀ 2023)
EAGxNordics (21 - 23 AprilĀ 2023)
EA Global: Bay Area (24 - 26 FebruaryĀ 2023)
EA Global: London (19 - 21 MayĀ 2023)
Connect For Animals has a great website where you can view a comprehensive list of animal advocacy and vegan events, including plenty of online events.
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Have you been forwarded this newsletter?
The "Public Opinion for Animal Rebellion's protest campaign by Social Change Lab" is weird. Animal Rebellion wants to stop the dairy industry, not sway public opinion. Asking if individuals changed their consumption or even heard about Animal Rebellion's actions does not matter since that was not the goal.