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The Abstinence Violation Effect and the project of plant-based meals for soldiers; Wild animals can suffer and die prematurely due to many factors, including harmful weather conditions, hunger, thirst and malnutrition, parasitism, conflicts, and accidents.(1) One of these factors, which painfully kills vast numbers of animals,
The impact of mass surveillance on international relations; Until the world is vegan, there will be animal suffering.
Animal Welfare in the United States as a Cause Area;
Deer farm for antler shedding, a potentially more humane alternative to the deer farming industry
What food items should we prioritize avoiding?; I've been struggling with what ""ethical"" fish farming could look like. I have some friends who work at fish farms in East Africa and have tried to convince me that the farms are really quite good from an environmental perspective, but from what I've read, the welfare of
A Review of the Animal Shelter System in the US
What happens to the brain when we view cute animals on the internet
Animal testing and AI development; A connection between two seemingly unrelated fields
How to save a cat in 2 days
Should We Fund Research on Artificial Hives to Replace Beekeeping?;
Evaluating the effectiveness of animal sanctuaries in promoting animal welfare and education.
Feeding horses to people; a look at the history, ethics and implications of the practice
Animal sanctuary infrastructure; Payout date: February 25, 2021.
The mass extermination of animals is the greatest atrocity in human history
The EA community often cites the example of animals in factory farms and lab settings as an example of a pressing animal welfare issue that needs to be addressed. However, many of these animals are not conscious and are not capable of experiencing suffering. If we are going to prioritize the welfare of sentient beings, we need to acknowledge and
The European Union's Green Deal and Animal Welfare
Animal cognition and learning in non-human species, specifically in great apes and dolphins, and how it relates to their welfare and cognitive development. This topic would involve understanding the emotional and social intelligence of these species, and exploring ways to enhance their welfare and cognitive development through innovative enrichment programs and research methods. This topic would also
Animal-assisted therapy for humans with mental health conditions
Do these recent documentaries about the animal agriculture industry highlight the need for more animal sanctuaries?; Hey, my new game about animal sanctuaries is now out!.
Animal Welfare and Social Media
The Forgotten Felines of the Food Industry
Oregon IP3;
The changes in conditions are a priori bad for average animal welfare in any environment where animal welfare is a concern, but are particularly problematic in environments where animals are raised for food. These environments are often characterized by high levels of animal exploitation, with many animals experiencing chronic stress, pain, and fear, and suffering from conditions
Building a Farmed Animal Welfare Hub
The Decline of Bees and Other Pollinators
welfare of humans in the wild at equilibrium under constant conditions
Should we adopt genetically modified animals with enhanced cognitive abilities?
Animal product alternatives for-profit roles spot-check; In the following response, I'll argue that we should prioritize the development of lab-grown meat for poor countries with high levels of malnutrition. I will not argue that we should only pursue lab-grown meat for poor countries or that it's the only solution to animal agriculture
Fish population control: how to lack less information?
The Impact and Implications of Virtual Reality on Animal Welfare and Conservation
Animal Testing in Science: Is It Still Justified?
Animal sanctuaries
Biosecurity and animal welfare in the pig industry: investor/company theory of change \| The Pig Improvement Company as organisation working in this area, jobs
Animal Testing
Digital Identity Verification and Refugees; If investors/shareholders -> influence companies -> improve refugee resettlement and reintegration (and co-benefit clusters eg social cohesion, economic growth) is your potential theory of change then I have an organisation / jobs to let you know about..
Causes of Animal Migration and Habitat Loss and the Role of Human Activities in Affecting Them
Animal Shelter Infrastructure Modernization
The intersection of animal welfare and artificial intelligence; Faunalytics will host a remote symposium for animal advocates on September 8, 2022 (tentatively 12pm-4pm EST). We invite academics and scientists from the social and behavioral sciences, or related disciplines, to submit a presentation abstract of original research
What if we are the lab rats of this moment?
Would you trade 500 dollars to save a 1000 lb elephant from being killed in the wild by a poacher?.
Animal welfare and the treatment of animals in the Wild
Animal shelters and the long tail of animal suffering: an early observation
Why the prevalence of caged egg farming in the developed world is a welfare issue.
Farm Sanctuary's mission to provide a safe haven for farm animals, as well as its advocacy for animal welfare and veganism, resonates with the principles of effective altruism. Excerpt from the book "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle" by Barbara Kingsolver.
Thailand's Elephant Nature Park has been a major force for elephant conservation and welfare in Southeast Asia, but it's also been criticized by some for not being transparent enough about its treatment and care of elephants. The park is a sanctuary for rescued elephants, and it's had a significant impact on the region's elephant population by
How to improve animal welfare in farm animal sanctuaries
The Lives of Wild Animals Are Worth It
The Elephant Dilemma
Animal Welfare and the Ethics of Zoos; Consequentialism, which holds that we ought to maximize overall well-being, is thought to conflict with animal rights because it does not regard the confinement of animals in zoos and the artificial stimulation of their environments as, in principle, morally problematic. This seems to be a problem
Should we raise awareness about animal welfare in movies and media?
The Cattle Problem
Petition to End Captive Dolphin Shows; Cruelty in the name of entertainment is something that we can't ignore. The worlds growing population has led to a 9% increase in the number of people living in poverty since 1999. But the number of dolphins suffering in captivity is getting bigger: the number
Methods for studying the long-term effects of animal training on their welfare
Animal-Assisted Therapy and Animal Welfare Concerns
Factory Farming and Animal Cruelty Reduction Estimates in the EU
The Open Philanthropy Project and the Humane League Lab partner to develop a new method for evaluating the effectiveness of animal welfare campaigns; This is the first post in a blog series on the relationship between animal welfare campaign effectiveness and impact metrics by Open Philanthropy Project Research Manager Emily Mossman, who discusses the challenges of
Factory farming and animal welfare; Factory farming is a widely practiced method of animal agriculture that involves raising large numbers of animals in crowded and unsanitary conditions, often for the purpose of producing meat, eggs, or dairy products. Many advocates for animal welfare argue that factory farming is a major contributor to animal suffering and that it
The Future of Farmed Animal Welfare and Cognitive Enhancement Research
Reducing animal cruelty in South America; The Latin American Animal Welfare Fellowship is a pilot program under the Latin American Animal Advocacy group. Our aim is to build a larger community and network of animal advocates in South America. We hope to create a lasting impact in countries such as Brazil, Argentina, and Chile, where animal
Animal-Free Dairy: A Promising Intervention in Food Technology? - Charity Entrepreneurship Approach Report
Animal experimentation in developing countries;
Founder of the GFI UK, now GFI Europe. Formerly worked in the animal welfare movement.
Topic: Linkpost - 'Animal Welfare in Animal Agriculture' - A Review of the Literature
Suffering, satellites and synchronization; Strong longtermism states that when making a decision, we should primarily consider its long-term effects. If we were to deploy a satellite network that could potentially cause widespread suffering of sentient animals, would it be worth it if it could also help us gather information about the long-term consequences
Animal suffering caused by pollution and ways to prevent it
The Impact of Microplastics on Marine Animal Welfare
Incorporating animal-free alternatives into industries and products can be a practical and effective way to improve animal welfare, as it reduces the demand for animal-derived products and promotes more humane and sustainable practices.
Global Animal Welfare
A Comparison of Animal Welfare in Zoos and Sanctuaries
Why Animal Welfare cannot outweigh Human Welfare?
Animal welfare and conservation: How to address the elephant in the room – or should we just let sleeping dogs lie? A discussion on the welfare of animals in conservation efforts and whether conservation goals should take precedence over animal welfare considerations. This piece is part of a series on conservation and animal welfare, where we explore the complexities of
How can non-ecologists contribute to conservation of ecosystems?
Cattle are a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions, but the industry is also a major source of employment and economic activity in many countries. The Humane League Labs is considering research projects that could potentially reduce the emissions associated with cattle production, such as developing more efficient feed production or improving cattle breeding to reduce methane emissions.
Animal welfare science and conservation biology at the intersection of human-wildlife conflict and community-based conservation
Effective Animal Research Policy
Comparison chart of our 2020 recommended charities; DEADLINE TOMORROW, JUNE 7: Strategic Planning Intern: Help document our strategy, review our compliance with best practices, and improve our systems for measuring our impact
Animal cognition is a field of research that explores how animals think and learn. A new study looks at how scientific fields have formed; Its easy to connect the concept of animal cognition to animal welfare. After all, the more we understand how animals think and learn, the better the chances of improving their treatment in laboratories, zo
To address the concerns of animal advocates, we've produced a chart that provides key information about each of our Top and Standout Organizations working to improve animal welfare. This is intended to give you a sense of what our recommended charities are doing in this space, and to help you compare their programs and impact.
Developing a new type of low-maintenance, high-reward animal training method; Furthering a cause entails acquiring a substantial amount of knowledge about the problem the cause addresses. Investigation into those problems by academics can help to advance work for a certain cause. In the field of animal training, there are various methods that have
Alternative Food Sources for Vegans and Vegetarians in Developing Countries
Where does most of the suffering from animal agriculture come from?
Why Animals Matter for Effective Altruism
Pandemics and antimicrobial resistance in animal agriculture and human health sit at the intersection of many of the most pressing challenges facing human and non-human animal kind. To alleviate these pressures in the wake of rising global health demand, we must accelerate the development of novel, low-risk, and effective animal health technologies that prioritize animal
How Animal Shelters are Funded and Why This Matters
What are the most important charts, graphs, statistics, or other data visualizations related to animal welfare and animal rights?
The Importance of End-of-Life Welfare for Farmed Animals \| Singer & Hare; Join us for an engaging discussion where we'll delve into the crucial role of humane slaughter methods in ensuring the welfare of farmed animals. This year, we welcome proposals for projects focusing on the development and implementation of more humane and efficient slaughter
Should we prioritize funding for animal sanctuaries over other forms of animal advocacy?; I'm imagining two different scenarios: in one, we have a large number of animal sanctuaries that provide a safe and natural environment for rescued animals, but there are still many animals in need of rescue and sanctuary. In the other
Animal Slaughter in the United States
Animal Sanctuary Rescue Mission
Chimpanzee Sanctuary Welfare Reform
Legalization of dog fighting and cock fighting in the US
Reducing Animal Suffering through Improved Livestock Management Practices
Factory Farming Reform: A Look at the Past, Present, and Future
Animal Shelter Funding
Animal Intelligence: Explore the cognitive abilities and complexities of animal minds
Should the World Animal Protection Society (WAPS) focus its efforts on improving animal welfare in zoos, given that WAPS has found that zoos with certain enrichment programs have significantly lower rates of animal stress and aggression than those without these programs?;
Animal welfare in zoos
Why we should prioritize chicken welfare in the egg industry
Animal welfare in zoos and sanctuaries; According to the Animal Welfare Institute's report on the welfare of elephants in captivity, elephants in zoos often have a shorter lifespan than those in sanctuaries, with an average lifespan of 17 years in zoos versus 25 years in sanctuaries. This difference
Charity Entrepreneurship: Graduate lightning talks; Hi all,

The Abstinence Violation Effect and the project of plant-based meals for soldiers; Wild animals can suffer and die prematurely due to many factors, including harmful weather conditions, hunger, thirst and malnutrition, parasitism, conflicts, and accidents.(1) One of these factors, which painfully kills vast numbers of animals,

The impact of mass surveillance on international relations; Until the world is vegan, there will be animal suffering.

Animal Welfare in the United States as a Cause Area;

Deer farm for antler shedding, a potentially more humane alternative to the deer farming industry

What food items should we prioritize avoiding?; I've been struggling with what ""ethical"" fish farming could look like. I have some friends who work at fish farms in East Africa and have tried to convince me that the farms are really quite good from an environmental perspective, but from what I've read, the welfare of

A Review of the Animal Shelter System in the US

What happens to the brain when we view cute animals on the internet

Animal testing and AI development; A connection between two seemingly unrelated fields

How to save a cat in 2 days

Should We Fund Research on Artificial Hives to Replace Beekeeping?;

Evaluating the effectiveness of animal sanctuaries in promoting animal welfare and education.

Feeding horses to people; a look at the history, ethics and implications of the practice

Animal sanctuary infrastructure; Payout date: February 25, 2021.

The mass extermination of animals is the greatest atrocity in human history

The EA community often cites the example of animals in factory farms and lab settings as an example of a pressing animal welfare issue that needs to be addressed. However, many of these animals are not conscious and are not capable of experiencing suffering. If we are going to prioritize the welfare of sentient beings, we need to acknowledge and

The European Union's Green Deal and Animal Welfare

Animal cognition and learning in non-human species, specifically in great apes and dolphins, and how it relates to their welfare and cognitive development. This topic would involve understanding the emotional and social intelligence of these species, and exploring ways to enhance their welfare and cognitive development through innovative enrichment programs and research methods. This topic would also

Animal-assisted therapy for humans with mental health conditions

Do these recent documentaries about the animal agriculture industry highlight the need for more animal sanctuaries?; Hey, my new game about animal sanctuaries is now out!.

Animal Welfare and Social Media

The Forgotten Felines of the Food Industry

Oregon IP3;

The changes in conditions are a priori bad for average animal welfare in any environment where animal welfare is a concern, but are particularly problematic in environments where animals are raised for food. These environments are often characterized by high levels of animal exploitation, with many animals experiencing chronic stress, pain, and fear, and suffering from conditions

Building a Farmed Animal Welfare Hub

The Decline of Bees and Other Pollinators

welfare of humans in the wild at equilibrium under constant conditions

Should we adopt genetically modified animals with enhanced cognitive abilities?

Animal product alternatives for-profit roles spot-check; In the following response, I'll argue that we should prioritize the development of lab-grown meat for poor countries with high levels of malnutrition. I will not argue that we should only pursue lab-grown meat for poor countries or that it's the only solution to animal agriculture

Fish population control: how to lack less information?

The Impact and Implications of Virtual Reality on Animal Welfare and Conservation

Animal Testing in Science: Is It Still Justified?

Animal sanctuaries

Biosecurity and animal welfare in the pig industry: investor/company theory of change | The Pig Improvement Company as organisation working in this area, jobs

Animal Testing

Digital Identity Verification and Refugees; If investors/shareholders -> influence companies -> improve refugee resettlement and reintegration (and co-benefit clusters eg social cohesion, economic growth) is your potential theory of change then I have an organisation / jobs to let you know about..

Causes of Animal Migration and Habitat Loss and the Role of Human Activities in Affecting Them

Animal Shelter Infrastructure Modernization

The intersection of animal welfare and artificial intelligence; Faunalytics will host a remote symposium for animal advocates on September 8, 2022 (tentatively 12pm-4pm EST). We invite academics and scientists from the social and behavioral sciences, or related disciplines, to submit a presentation abstract of original research

What if we are the lab rats of this moment?

Would you trade 500 dollars to save a 1000 lb elephant from being killed in the wild by a poacher?.

Animal welfare and the treatment of animals in the Wild

Animal shelters and the long tail of animal suffering: an early observation

Why the prevalence of caged egg farming in the developed world is a welfare issue.

Farm Sanctuary's mission to provide a safe haven for farm animals, as well as its advocacy for animal welfare and veganism, resonates with the principles of effective altruism. Excerpt from the book "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle" by Barbara Kingsolver.

Thailand's Elephant Nature Park has been a major force for elephant conservation and welfare in Southeast Asia, but it's also been criticized by some for not being transparent enough about its treatment and care of elephants. The park is a sanctuary for rescued elephants, and it's had a significant impact on the region's elephant population by

How to improve animal welfare in farm animal sanctuaries

The Lives of Wild Animals Are Worth It

The Elephant Dilemma

Animal Welfare and the Ethics of Zoos; Consequentialism, which holds that we ought to maximize overall well-being, is thought to conflict with animal rights because it does not regard the confinement of animals in zoos and the artificial stimulation of their environments as, in principle, morally problematic. This seems to be a problem

Should we raise awareness about animal welfare in movies and media?

The Cattle Problem

Petition to End Captive Dolphin Shows; Cruelty in the name of entertainment is something that we can't ignore. The worlds growing population has led to a 9% increase in the number of people living in poverty since 1999. But the number of dolphins suffering in captivity is getting bigger: the number

Methods for studying the long-term effects of animal training on their welfare

Animal-Assisted Therapy and Animal Welfare Concerns

Factory Farming and Animal Cruelty Reduction Estimates in the EU

The Open Philanthropy Project and the Humane League Lab partner to develop a new method for evaluating the effectiveness of animal welfare campaigns; This is the first post in a blog series on the relationship between animal welfare campaign effectiveness and impact metrics by Open Philanthropy Project Research Manager Emily Mossman, who discusses the challenges of

Factory farming and animal welfare; Factory farming is a widely practiced method of animal agriculture that involves raising large numbers of animals in crowded and unsanitary conditions, often for the purpose of producing meat, eggs, or dairy products. Many advocates for animal welfare argue that factory farming is a major contributor to animal suffering and that it

The Future of Farmed Animal Welfare and Cognitive Enhancement Research

Reducing animal cruelty in South America; The Latin American Animal Welfare Fellowship is a pilot program under the Latin American Animal Advocacy group. Our aim is to build a larger community and network of animal advocates in South America. We hope to create a lasting impact in countries such as Brazil, Argentina, and Chile, where animal

Animal-Free Dairy: A Promising Intervention in Food Technology? - Charity Entrepreneurship Approach Report

Animal experimentation in developing countries;

Founder of the GFI UK, now GFI Europe. Formerly worked in the animal welfare movement.

Topic: Linkpost - 'Animal Welfare in Animal Agriculture' - A Review of the Literature

Suffering, satellites and synchronization; Strong longtermism states that when making a decision, we should primarily consider its long-term effects. If we were to deploy a satellite network that could potentially cause widespread suffering of sentient animals, would it be worth it if it could also help us gather information about the long-term consequences

Animal suffering caused by pollution and ways to prevent it

The Impact of Microplastics on Marine Animal Welfare

Incorporating animal-free alternatives into industries and products can be a practical and effective way to improve animal welfare, as it reduces the demand for animal-derived products and promotes more humane and sustainable practices.

Global Animal Welfare

A Comparison of Animal Welfare in Zoos and Sanctuaries

Why Animal Welfare cannot outweigh Human Welfare?

Animal welfare and conservation: How to address the elephant in the room – or should we just let sleeping dogs lie? A discussion on the welfare of animals in conservation efforts and whether conservation goals should take precedence over animal welfare considerations. This piece is part of a series on conservation and animal welfare, where we explore the complexities of

How can non-ecologists contribute to conservation of ecosystems?

Cattle are a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions, but the industry is also a major source of employment and economic activity in many countries. The Humane League Labs is considering research projects that could potentially reduce the emissions associated with cattle production, such as developing more efficient feed production or improving cattle breeding to reduce methane emissions.

Animal welfare science and conservation biology at the intersection of human-wildlife conflict and community-based conservation

Effective Animal Research Policy

Comparison chart of our 2020 recommended charities; DEADLINE TOMORROW, JUNE 7: Strategic Planning Intern: Help document our strategy, review our compliance with best practices, and improve our systems for measuring our impact

Animal cognition is a field of research that explores how animals think and learn. A new study looks at how scientific fields have formed; Its easy to connect the concept of animal cognition to animal welfare. After all, the more we understand how animals think and learn, the better the chances of improving their treatment in laboratories, zo

To address the concerns of animal advocates, we've produced a chart that provides key information about each of our Top and Standout Organizations working to improve animal welfare. This is intended to give you a sense of what our recommended charities are doing in this space, and to help you compare their programs and impact.

Developing a new type of low-maintenance, high-reward animal training method; Furthering a cause entails acquiring a substantial amount of knowledge about the problem the cause addresses. Investigation into those problems by academics can help to advance work for a certain cause. In the field of animal training, there are various methods that have

Alternative Food Sources for Vegans and Vegetarians in Developing Countries

Where does most of the suffering from animal agriculture come from?

Why Animals Matter for Effective Altruism

Pandemics and antimicrobial resistance in animal agriculture and human health sit at the intersection of many of the most pressing challenges facing human and non-human animal kind. To alleviate these pressures in the wake of rising global health demand, we must accelerate the development of novel, low-risk, and effective animal health technologies that prioritize animal

How Animal Shelters are Funded and Why This Matters

What are the most important charts, graphs, statistics, or other data visualizations related to animal welfare and animal rights?

The Importance of End-of-Life Welfare for Farmed Animals | Singer & Hare; Join us for an engaging discussion where we'll delve into the crucial role of humane slaughter methods in ensuring the welfare of farmed animals. This year, we welcome proposals for projects focusing on the development and implementation of more humane and efficient slaughter

Should we prioritize funding for animal sanctuaries over other forms of animal advocacy?; I'm imagining two different scenarios: in one, we have a large number of animal sanctuaries that provide a safe and natural environment for rescued animals, but there are still many animals in need of rescue and sanctuary. In the other

Animal Slaughter in the United States

Animal Sanctuary Rescue Mission

Chimpanzee Sanctuary Welfare Reform

Legalization of dog fighting and cock fighting in the US

Reducing Animal Suffering through Improved Livestock Management Practices

Factory Farming Reform: A Look at the Past, Present, and Future

Animal Shelter Funding

Animal Intelligence: Explore the cognitive abilities and complexities of animal minds

Should the World Animal Protection Society (WAPS) focus its efforts on improving animal welfare in zoos, given that WAPS has found that zoos with certain enrichment programs have significantly lower rates of animal stress and aggression than those without these programs?;

Animal welfare in zoos

Why we should prioritize chicken welfare in the egg industry

Animal welfare in zoos and sanctuaries; According to the Animal Welfare Institute's report on the welfare of elephants in captivity, elephants in zoos often have a shorter lifespan than those in sanctuaries, with an average lifespan of 17 years in zoos versus 25 years in sanctuaries. This difference

Charity Entrepreneurship: Graduate lightning talks; Hi all,