Welfare Science

Farm Animal Welfare Policy Future

The future of farm animal welfare policy involves integration of scientific evidence, consumer demand, trade agreements, and technological monitoring, with significant progress achievable in the next decade.

Key Facts

EU farm animal welfare strategy 2023-2030 commits to major legislative updates
Trade agreements increasingly include animal welfare conditionality clauses
Consumer demand for higher welfare continues to grow in many markets
Precision monitoring technology will enable welfare outcome-based regulation
Climate policy and welfare policy increasingly align around lower animal product consumption

Welfare Considerations

Animal welfare policy is at an inflection point. Scientific evidence, technology, and consumer change are creating conditions for transformative improvements. Continued advocacy is essential to realise this potential.

What You Can Do

Engage with consultations on animal welfare policy in your jurisdiction
Support organisations advocating for evidence-based welfare legislation
Raise awareness of the alignment between climate and animal welfare policy goals
Vote for political candidates with strong animal welfare policy commitments