animal welfare
- animal welfare, animals, climate change, Community Awareness, Environment, Environmental Justice, farmed animals, food systems, health, intersectional, Policy and Governance
Why Farmed Animal Advocacy is Failing to Break Through—and What Needs to Change
India is home to the largest number of farmed animals in the world, yet farmed animal advocacy remains underfunded, underestimated, and largely absent from key decision-making spaces. The challenge is not just about…
- animal welfare, animals, climate change, Environment, farmed animals, food systems, health, intersectional, Nature
Decolonizing Food Systems: Unraveling Colonial Legacies in Farmed Animal Welfare
As Independence Day approaches, I find myself reflecting not just on the political freedoms we’ve gained, but on the deeper, often overlooked layers of our history. The effects of colonialism are still very…
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Decoding Our Bias: The Unequal World of Animal Empathy
Imagine two animals in front of you – a playful puppy and a scurrying rat. Which one draws your empathy? This choice reveals a deep-rooted bias in how we view and treat animals.…
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Reptilian Diplomacy: Decoding Our Shared Spaces with Reptiles
In the teeming landscapes of our towns and cities, a multitude of creatures shape our environments, some splendidly visible, while others, like reptiles, blend into the background, performing silent, yet vital roles. As…
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Lifestyle, Environment, and Animal Rights: A Reflection this Festive Season
The festive fervor in India is a sensory spectacle — from the golden hues of lamps that twinkle like a constellation on Earth, to the aroma of time-honored dishes that waft through lanes,…
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India at 77: Time to Embrace a Food System Revolution for Public Health and Climate Resilience
As India steps into its 77th year of independence, it stands at a crucial juncture – a moment for reflection and introspection, not just to celebrate our accomplishments but to address the daunting…
- animal welfare, animals, climate change, desert, drought, farmed animals, food systems, intersectional
The Urgent Need to Address Animal Agriculture’s Role in Desertification and Drought
The situation in India offers a unique perspective on the role of animal agriculture in desertification and drought. As a country with a considerable livestock population, agricultural practices and policies have direct implications…
