Brazil breaks new ground for animals in climate policy
- Brazil added animal protection to its national climate emergency plan during a high-profile conference in Brasília.
- Animal Equality–as part of a team of 30 delegates–helped push for the inclusion of animals.
- Out of hundreds of proposals, eight focused on animals and were included in the final list of 100 approved measures.
- One animal-focused proposal ranked among the top ten national priorities.
- Approved measures include stronger rules on live animal exports, a national rescue plan for animals during climate disasters, and a National Policy on Animal Rights and Protection.
Brazil has added animal protection to its national climate emergency plan, signaling a major shift in environmental policy.
The decision came during the 5th National Environmental Conference in Brasília, held May 6–9. More than 1,500 delegates from across the country gathered to vote on the top 100 climate proposals.
Out of hundreds submitted, eight focused on animals and made it onto the final list of approved policies.
Carla Lettieri–Executive Director of Animal Equality in Brazil–was one of just 30 delegates speaking up for animals. Despite being a small group, one of their proposals ranked sixth overall and was chosen as a top ten national priority.
The approved measures include:
Stronger rules on live animal exports – Ending tax breaks, raising export fees, and using those funds to protect animals and ecosystems.
A national rescue plan for animals during climate disasters – With trained response teams and long-term support for people caring for rescued animals.
A national policy on animal protection – With standards for all animals, including farmed animals.
This is a key step toward a more honest response to the climate crisis. It shows that the suffering of animals—including those raised for food—is part of the problem. And it must be part of the solution. – Carla Lettieri, Executive Director of Animal Equality in Brazil
As Brazil advances, U.S. animals are under threat
While Brazil takes a step forward, animals in the United States could soon lose the most basic protections.
Congress is reviewing the Farm Bill, a sweeping package that shapes food and agriculture policy every five years. But instead of building on progress, a current proposal threatens to undo it.
If passed, this version would stop states from banning the sale of products made through cruel farming methods. That includes products from farms that keep mother pigs, hens, and baby calves in tiny cages.
That means wiping out state laws like California’s Proposition 12 and Massachusetts’ Question 3—both designed to prevent extreme cruelty.
Lawmakers have a choice, and so do you. Urge Congress to reject this harmful language in the Farm Bill today.
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