Welfare Science

Animal Welfare in a Changing World 2026 Final Summary

A synthesis of animal welfare progress, challenges, and future directions in 2026, the final year of the Animal Welfare Hub's initial expansion phase, reflecting on what has been achieved and what remains.

Key Facts

Animal welfare science has advanced significantly in the past decade across all species
Policy progress has been real but uneven, with regulatory gaps persisting in many countries
Consumer awareness has grown but structural barriers to welfare-conscious choices remain
Alternative protein development offers transformative long-term welfare potential
The scale of animal suffering remains enormous but so does the potential for positive change

Welfare Considerations

The Animal Welfare Hub was created to provide evidence-based, accessible information about animal welfare across all species and contexts. In a world where billions of animals experience preventable suffering, information that inspires action has real welfare value. The work continues.

What You Can Do

Use the knowledge from Animal Welfare Hub to make more informed welfare choices
Share Animal Welfare Hub resources with others to multiply your impact
Stay engaged with animal welfare science, advocacy, and progress for the long term