Farm Animals

Pig Welfare and Welfare and Global Challenges 2026

Global challenges including climate change, pandemics, and political instability affect pig welfare in complex ways that require adaptive advocacy.

Key Facts

ASF (African swine fever) has severely disrupted pig welfare and production across Asia since 2018
Climate change is making heat stress an increasing welfare challenge in temperate regions
Political instability and conflict are disrupting welfare progress in several key markets
Global food price inflation is driving consumer preference toward cheaper, lower-welfare products
International cooperation on animal welfare faces geopolitical barriers but continues to advance

Welfare Considerations

Global challenges require global welfare responses. Adaptive advocacy that understands and responds to these challenges maintains progress in difficult conditions.

What You Can Do

Support international animal welfare organisations working in challenging contexts
Engage with climate-smart welfare advocacy that links welfare to climate resilience
Maintain welfare advocacy commitments despite political and economic headwinds