Category: Humane Society International

Commit to meat reduction in 2024 for the sake of animals, people and the planet ~ A Humane World

Excerpt from A Humane World Blog

Reducing the production and consumption of animal products on a large scale not only benefits animal welfare, but it can also have profound effects on the health of our planet. As 2023 came to a close, our Humane Society International colleagues returned from the United Nations’ conference on climate change, COP28, which took place in Dubai. Importantly, 2023’s conference was the first ever to include a day dedicated to the theme of “Food, Agriculture, and Water.” Over the two-week conference, more than 600 events addressed a range of food and agriculture topics related to climate change. It was also the first COP to serve a majority plant-based catering menu. These were encouraging signs of increased recognition of the critical role food systems play in relation to climate change.  

Please read more:https://www.humanesociety.org/blog/commit-meat-reduction-2024-sake-animals-people-and-planet

Check out this handy guide to plant-based meals from Humane Society International

Excerpted from Humane Society International

Current meat, dairy, egg and fish production and consumption practices cause tremendous suffering, are highly unsustainable and contribute to a wide range of lifestyle diseases. HSI/Canada works with businesses, institutions and individuals to encourage consumption of plant-based foods, which are better for animals, the environment and our health.

88 BILLION+

Land animals are bred, reared and slaughtered for food globally each year

4,325 LITERS

Amount of water required on average to produce 1 kg of chicken, compared to the 1,644 liters needed to produce 1 kg of cereals

1 DAY

Per week of eating plant-based food can help prevent or reverse chronic health conditions

To learn about the benefits of eating more plant-based foods, and to get recipes and meal ideas, download our Guide to Plant-Based Meals.

HSI Closes 10th Dog Meat Farm in Korea, Rescuing 170 Dogs

From Wayne Pacelle, CEO & President of the HSUS:

We’re back at it in South Korea, saving dogs from the worst imaginable circumstances on meat farms and starting them on a journey that will turn their lives in the most dramatic ways. It’s the 10th dog meat farm we’ve cleaned out since we started our End Dog Meat campaign. It is estimated that each

Read more and watch video: HSI closes 10th dog meat farm in Korea, rescuing 170 dogs