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Compassion in World Farming International @ciwf.org · 15m

Today on #WorldOctopusDay, inspiring young advocate Lily explains why octopuses urgently need your help! 🐙

Octopuses belong in the wild, not in farms. Take action & ask your policymakers to sign our global pledge: bit.ly/478yLvO

Compassion in World Farming International @ciwf.org · 44m

🚨NEW UNDERCOVER FOOTAGE🚨

This is the cruel slaughter method the world’s first octopus farm Nueva Pescanova plans to use.

Millions of octopuses could suffer a slow, painful death in octopus farms.

Ask your policymakers to keep them wild: bit.ly/478yLvO

⚠️ Distressing content

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Philip Lymbery @philip-ciwf.bsky.social · 9h

Ghost’s Final Gift: A Call To Keep Octopuses Wild
The story of Ghost has no happy ending & breeding octopuses in intensive farms is both ethically & morally wrong
Help us stand up for the species that live alongside us
#KeepThemWild
#WorldOctopusDay
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GHOST’S FINAL GIFT: A CALL TO KEEP OCTOPUSES WILD

CEO CIWF

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Compassion in World Farming International @ciwf.org · 2h

The EU Parliament just voted to ban everyday words like "burger" & "sausage" for plant-based foods. This will only confuse consumers & slow the protein transition.

We urge Member States to reject this senseless move.

Check out our petition👉 noconfusion.org/petition

#NoConfusion

Stop the EU’s Ban on “Meaty” Words for Plant-Based Foods

Sign now

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Eurogroup for Animals @eurogroupforanimals.org · 4h

🐙 Octopus farming would be a disaster - not only for the animals, but also marine life and food security.

On #WorldOctopusDay, we stand with @CIWF_Global and over 120 NGOs calling to #KeepThemWild.

Help us to #StopOctopusFarming - ask your representatives to sign the pledge! 👇

bit.ly/3KDxtjW

Compassion in World Farming launches global Keep Them Wild pledge to stop octopus farming

On World Octopus Day, Compassion in World Farming (CIWF) launched the ‘Keep Them Wild’ global pledge - a call on policymakers to support a ban on octopus farming and halt the expansion of carnivorous…

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Compassion in World Farming International @ciwf.org · 7h

🔎NEW REPORT for #WorldOctopusDay
Nueva Pescanova's octopus farm could require 2 BN wild-caught fish in the first year alone. Adding this burden to our already overfished oceans will take food from vulnerable coastal communities 👇
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Compassion in World Farming International @ciwf.org · 1d

What I eat in a day - wild octopus edition:
These animals can eat up to 3 X their body weight in live crabs, shrimp, lobsters, clams & fish 🦀🍤🐟
But what would octopuses eat if they were farmed?

We’ll reveal the true impacts of octopus farming tomorrow. Stay tuned. 👀 #ActionForOctopuses

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Compassion in World Farming International @ciwf.org · 1d

📈 80% of EU consumers support using terms like veggie burger. So why is the EU trying to ban them?

This would only increase red tape and prevent the shift to sustainable, plant-rich diets.
145+ orgs are saying: there is #NoConfusion. Sign the letter: noconfusion.org

OPEN LETTER | No Confusion over Plant Based Products

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Compassion in World Farming International @ciwf.org · 1d

But “a healthy, sustainable, & just food system is within reach” - Gunhild Stordalen, EAT Forum
Founder & Exec Chair said at the report's launch on Friday. We joined, along with leading academics Drs Walter Willet, Richard Horton & Johan Rockstrom.

Compassion in World Farming International @ciwf.org · 1d

Food systems are a major driver of environmental degradation, rising chronic disease & growing inequality. The new EAT Forum
report calls for a shift away from meat heavy diets
www.lemonde.fr/en/environme...

EAT-'Lancet' commission outlines fairer global diet for feeding planet sustainably

A study published on Friday in 'The Lancet' finds that food systems are a major driver of environmental degradation, rising chronic disease and growing inequality. The report calls for a shift toward ...

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Compassion in World Farming International @ciwf.org · 2d

🚨 Octopus farms are an urgent threat 🚨

Today, we’ve launched a NEW global pledge for policymakers, to rally support for a ban on this cruel & unsustainable industry.

Share this post. Ask your policymakers to sign
bit.ly/478yLvO
#ActionForOctopuses

Compassion in World Farming International @ciwf.org · 4d

Did you know pigs are as intelligent as dogs? 🐖

In this brilliant video by @wfa.org, our Global CEO @philip-ciwf.bsky.social shares why we must celebrate farmed animals this #WorldAnimalDay. #CelebrateAllAnimals

Compassion in World Farming | #CelebrateAllAnimals – World Animal Day 2025

What brought the member organisations of the World Federation for Animals (WFA) to this work? What made us want to speak up for animals? This World Animal Day, WFA is sharing those stories — to show…

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Compassion in World Farming International @ciwf.org · 5d

In case you missed it, earlier this week we gathered outside Brittany Ferries ports in the UK, France and Ireland calling on them to #BanLiveExports on their ships.

This unnecessary cruelty must end.

Find out more: buff.ly/8UnsR26

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Compassion in World Farming International @ciwf.org · 5d

We took centre stage at the UN FAO Global Conference, where our Food Business programme was shortlisted for its trailblazing work embedding animal welfare in sustainable food system transformation. @fao.org
Read more: bit.ly/48LjkLm

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Compassion in World Farming International @ciwf.org · 5d

The new Eat Forum report is clear: a healthier, more sustainable future means eating more plants and less meat.
Factory farming is driving climate chaos, cruelty & food insecurity. It’s time to change the system. buff.ly/wH6QLfK

EAT-Lancet Summary Report - EAT

This report was prepared by EAT and is an adapted summary of the Commission Food in The Anthropocene: the EAT-Lancet Commission on Healthy Diets From Sustainable Food Systems.

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Compassion in World Farming International @ciwf.org · 6d

2/ Today and every day, we’re working for a future where every farmed animal can live free 💚 bit.ly/3IRyRib

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Compassion in World Farming International @ciwf.org · 6d

1/ On #WorldFarmAnimalsDay we honour our inspiring late Patron Dr Jane Goodall, PHD, DBE, Founder - the Jane Goodall Institute & UN Messenger of Peace, who said: “Humans are unique, chimpanzees are unique, elephants are unique, and pigs are unique”

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Compassion in World Farming International @ciwf.org · 7d

The start of a dialogue with Brittany Ferries' leadership is a positive first step. Thank you to everyone who has spoken out & called for change. Together, we will keep up the pressure to end live exports 👇
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Compassion in World Farming International @ciwf.org · 7d

During the meeting, the Director heard our demands. While Brittany Ferries has not yet committed to ending the transport of unweaned calves from Ireland, the company has agreed to another meeting in November, where we will continue to push for change.

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Compassion in World Farming International @ciwf.org · 7d

After 6 months of campaigning,
@brittanyferries.bsky.social
has broken its silence! The Director of Brittany Ferries finally agreed to meet with us,
@welfarm.bsky.social & @quatrepattes.bsky.social
supported by
@associationl214.bsky.social
at the company's HQ in Roscoff #BanLiveExports

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The World Federation for Animals @wfa.org · 8d

To #CelebrateAllAnimals, and especially farm animals, @philip-ciwf.bsky.social from @ciwf.org introduces us to Bruce and shares a surprising fact: pigs are as intelligent as dogs! 🐷

Watch the full story: ow.ly/VzKH50X3I44

#WorldAnimalDay

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Compassion in World Farming International @ciwf.org · 7d

🗣️ At the FAO Conference today, Compassion’s Dr Christopher Browne moderated the Innovation Forum, while Federica di Leonardo spoke at the Global Agenda for Sustainable Livestock side event, calling for inclusive collaboration and a One Health approach. @fao.org

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Compassion in World Farming International @ciwf.org · 8d

Today at the FAO conference, Compassion’s Amélie Legrand took to the main stage to showcase how our Food Business programme is driving real change for farmed animals - impacting over 3 billion lives each year through bold collaboration with global food companies. @fao.org

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Compassion in World Farming International @ciwf.org · 8d

We’re at the UN FAO Global Conference on Sustainable Livestock Transformation.

Amélie Legrand, Federica di Leonardo and Dr Christopher Browne are championing our mission to put farm animal welfare at the heart of sustainable food system transformation. @fao.org

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Compassion in World Farming International @ciwf.org · 8d

From the ethics of your sandwich to the joy of rewilding. Catch up on the latest blog posts and articles from our Global CEO @philip-ciwf.bsky.social. ⬇️ bit.ly/42TWSfe

SEPTEMBER COMPASSIONATE WORLD ROUNDUP BLOG

Why it’s important to care, the ethics of your sandwich, the joy of rewilding and many other food, farming and nature stories.

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