#Act4 Pets Pet owners rarely consider the environmental paw-prints of our furry companions. Reducing the environmental impact of pet food 10 February 2020
#Act4 FarmAnimals Help us fight live transport's cruelty by supporting two petitions by Animal Welfare Foundation. Help us keep EP petitions on live transport open 7 February 2020 AWF
#Act4 FarmAnimals Book your seat for the event ‘Embracing a Better Future - Nourishing Europe’, with Jane Goodall. "Embracing a Better Future - Nourishing Europe" event with Jane Goodall 7 February 2020 CIWF
#Act4 FarmAnimals Carrefour and more distributers join the Animal Welfare Label Association (AEBEA), created in 2018 by LFDA, CIWF, OABA and the Casino group to offer a labeling scheme on animal welfare. Animal welfare labeling is becoming more widespread in France 6 February 2020
#Act4 Wildlife British fashion label Paul Smith will ban exotic skins in all future collections—including kangaroo skin, or "K leather"—in the name of sustainable fashion. Paul Smith to ban exotic skins in all future collections 6 February 2020
#Act4 FarmAnimals For ethical and financial reasons, fetal serum has been banned from start-ups active in cultivated meat for the benefit of vitamins and amino acids. Mark Post on clean meat: "More research is needed on serum-free alternatives" 6 February 2020
#Act4 Wildlife Environmental law contributes to biodiversity conservation. This article explores one way in which its effectiveness can be impaired: progressive dilution. Wildlife law: case study on a wild‐born orca kept for ‘research’ purposes 6 February 2020
#Act4 Wildlife Experts say wildlife sold for human consumption raises risk of new epidemics. Calls for global ban on wild animal markets amid coronavirus outbreak 6 February 2020
#Act4 FarmAnimals New study by Our World in Data focuses on the environmental impacts of food. Plant-based product emissions 10-50 times lower than animal-based ones, research finds 6 February 2020
#Act4 AnimalsEU Canada's Ambassador to France, Isabelle Hudon, raised her tone on Wednesday and castigated the "Canada bashing" she heard during the parliamentary debate on the trade deal between the EU and Canada, which has not yet been ratified. Canadian Ambassador to France denounces "Canada bashing" in French Parliament 6 February 2020
#Act4 AnimalsEU The Walloon Parliament unanimously adopted a motion opposing the draft trade agreement between the European Union and the Mercosur countries (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay). Walloon Parliament adopts resolution against EU-Mercosur deal 6 February 2020
#Act4 LabAnimals Reports released today by the European Commission show that the fast progress towards humane, animal-free research that citizens expect is not being made. EC reports show more work is needed to reduce the use and suffering of animals in science 6 February 2020