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Despite growing recognition of the need to consider human, animal and environmental health together, animal health nor animal welfare are mentioned explicitly in the 2030 Agenda‘s sustainable development goals.
A new report, published jointly by SEI and New York University’s Center for Environmental and Animal Protection, argues for greater consideration to animals in the 2030 Agenda and other sustainable development efforts for the benefit of public health, animals and the environment.
Sustainable development goals (SDGs) remain incomplete with the omission of animal health and welfare, which affects several other areas of sustainable development. Consequently, opportunities for policy synergies are overlooked while risks of trade-offs are pronounced.
Good animal health and welfare contribute to resilient livelihoods, safer food systems, healthier communities and robust ecosystems.
Experts present three opportunities for incorporating animal health and welfare into the 2030 Agenda and beyond:
The report also includes a technical supplement offering suggested text for refining the language of SDGs 1–17 with potential targets and indicators for a proposed SDG 18 on animal health and welfare.
Project / The world’s appetite for animal products continues to grow, with profound implications for the environment, human health and animal welfare.
Project / Animal welfare matters for sustainable development; and sustainable development matters for animals.
Journal article / The authors examine seven common strategies for feeding everyone with a smaller carbon footprint and analyse each for their consequences and benefits.
Perspective / SEI's Cleo Verkuijl calls for a comprehensive approach to food system reform that supports climate, public health, animal welfare and ecosystems all at once.
Press release / Novel alternatives to animal products such as meat and dairy may contribute to significantly reducing the environmental footprint of the global food system.
