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Compassion in World Farming UK @ciwf.org.uk · 4h

🔎NEW REPORT

Pescanova's planned octopus farm could require 2 BILLION wild-caught fish in the first year alone.

#WorldOctopusDay

‘Growing threat’ of octopus & carnivorous fish farms revealed

Report and undercover footage show damage to food security, animal welfare and ecosystems

www.ciwf.org.uk

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Compassion in World Farming UK @ciwf.org.uk · 4h

NEW UNDERCOVER FOOTAGE🚨

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

Learn more and take action: bit.ly/48ew78Y

#ActionForOctopuses

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Compassion in World Farming UK @ciwf.org.uk · 7h

In the lead up to #WorldOctopusDay we've been in Gran Canaria making our voices heard: the world’s first octopus farm would be a disaster.

Pescanova wants to open an octopus farm on the Island, which would result in serious animal suffering & environmental harm.

Campaigning in Gran Canaria to stop the planned octopus farm.

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Compassion in World Farming UK @ciwf.org.uk · 1d

PROGRESS! This is a positive step that will help improve the welfare of millions of fish farmed in Scotland every year.

So far there have been no detailed legal protections for the welfare of farmed fish in the UK.

This guidance must be turned into legislation to give fish full legal protection.

Progress: the Scottish Government will introduce official guidance for farmed fish.

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Compassion in World Farming UK @ciwf.org.uk · 2d

We are extremely saddened to hear of the passing of our Patron and Visionary, Dame Jilly Cooper.

Jilly was strongly opposed to factory farming and the live animal export trade and often attended Compassion’s campaign events to end these animal abuses.

She will be sorely missed by us all.

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Compassion in World Farming UK @ciwf.org.uk · 2d

Octopus farms are an urgent threat. 🚨

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

Please tag your MP in the comments and ask them to sign this pledge to #StopOctopusFarming: bit.ly/4pIGyIa

Urge policymakers to stop octopus farming, help us keep them wild.

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Compassion in World Farming UK @ciwf.org.uk · 2d

Importing eggs produced by hens reared in battery cages & lower welfare systems undermines higher welfare UK farmers, animal welfare and consumer choice.

The UK Government must do more.

Warnings of imports of caged hen eggs as Ukraine and Poland become UK’s biggest suppliers

Shift raises food safety and welfare concerns as imports can bypass standards for domestic producers

www.theguardian.com

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Compassion in World Farming UK @ciwf.org.uk · 3d

This #WorldAnimalDay, and every other day, we're standing up for farmed animals.

Raise your hand if you're with us!

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Compassion in World Farming UK @ciwf.org.uk · 5d

“Above all, the UN exists to bring hope for the future… In protecting peace, nature, and human dignity, the UN helps ensure that hope remains not just possible - but achievable.”

Our Global CEO, @philip-ciwf.bsky.social speaks on the importance of the UN. 🌍

www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...

What has the United Nations ever done for us? Why we'd be lost without it

Amid rising nationalism and geopolitical tension, critics argue the UN is slow, bureaucratic and sometimes toothless, but it remains our best hope for shaping a brighter future

www.scotsman.com

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Compassion in World Farming UK @ciwf.org.uk · 5d

The new EAT-Lancet 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.

‘Planetary health diet’ could save 40,000 deaths a day, landmark report finds

Diet allows modest meat consumption and would also slash food-related climate emissions by half, says report by 70 leading experts from 35 countries

www.theguardian.com

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Compassion in World Farming UK @ciwf.org.uk · 5d

NEW ACTION: Today on #WorldFarmAnimalDay, please speak up for hens!

Ask your MP to attend our #EndTheCageAge Parliamentary reception in November.

If you use our online action, it takes less than two minutes ➡️ bit.ly/3Kvh2pS

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Compassion in World Farming UK @ciwf.org.uk · 5d

"It cannot be denied that these journeys are causing harm and suffering to hundreds of thousands of unweaned calves"

@ethicalfarmie.bsky.social speak out against live calf exports.

Animal Welfare NGOs Protest Calf Shipments

Animal welfare NGOs are standing up against calf shipments, highlighting the transport conditions as harmful and unacceptable. 🐄 #AnimalWelfare #StopCalfTransport #EURegulation

www.maritimeprofessional.com

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Compassion in World Farming UK @ciwf.org.uk · 6d

We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of a global visionary and Compassion in World Farming Patron, Dr Jane Goodall. Her voice was powerful and her compassion endless.

"The least I can do is speak out for those who cannot speak for themselves." - Jane Goodall, 1934-2025

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Joyce D'Silva @joyce-ciwf.bsky.social · 6d

Compassion in World Farming's obituary of dear Jane Goodall, www.ciwf.org.uk/news/dr-jane...
We are honoured to have had Jane as our Patron, and her legacy will continue to guide our fight to end factory farming for a kinder, more sustainable world. @ciwf.org.uk @philip-ciwf.bsky.social

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Compassion in World Farming UK @ciwf.org.uk · 6d

We are honoured to have had her as our Patron, and her legacy will continue to guide our fight to end factory farming for a kinder, more sustainable world: bit.ly/4nVB8rr

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Compassion in World Farming UK @ciwf.org.uk · 6d

We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of a global visionary and Compassion in World Farming Patron, Dr Jane Goodall. Her voice was powerful and her compassion endless.

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Compassion in World Farming UK @ciwf.org.uk · 6d

Word to live by, today on #WorldFarmAnimalDay, and every day. 💚

"May all sentient beings be free from needless suffering" - Richard Powers

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Compassion in World Farming UK @ciwf.org.uk · 7d

The start of a dialogue with Brittany Ferries' leadership is a positive first step. Until now, all of our letters and protests had been met with silence.

Thank you to everyone who has spoken out and called for change. Together, we will keep up the pressure to end live exports! #BanLiveExports

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Compassion in World Farming UK @ciwf.org.uk · 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 UK @ciwf.org.uk · 7d

BREAKING NEWS: After six months of campaigning, brittanyferries has broken its silence!

The Director of Brittany Ferries finally agreed to meet with @ciwf.fr & @welfarm.bsky.social, alongside Quatre Pattes, & supported by @associationl214.bsky.social, at the company's headquarters in Roscoff.

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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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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 UK @ciwf.org.uk · 7d

We've been at the Labour Party Conference calling on the Government to publish its promised animal welfare strategy.

To truly achieve "the biggest boost in animal welfare for a generation", action must be taken to improve farmed animal welfare.

Compassion calls on the Government for a strong animal welfare strategy.

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Compassion in World Farming UK @ciwf.org.uk · 7d

Shocking: More than three-quarters of retailers have not set any targets to protect nature.

Our current food system is driving nature loss, which then threatens food security. The time to act is now.

Retail supply chains under threat from biodiversity loss

Retail supply chains are under threat from the accelerating loss of nature and biodiversity, says a BRC report

www.thegrocer.co.uk

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