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Philip Lymbery
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Global CEO @ciwf-global.bsky.social President Eurogroup for Animals, Visiting Professor University of Winchester. Member of UN Advisory Board on Food Systems. Columnist: The Scotsman. Author of books: Farmageddon, Dead Zone, Sixty Harvests Left.
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Today, Co-op announced that it will meet its 100% cage-free commitment across its continental meat range by the end of the year - removing the use of sow stalls & farrowing crates. 👏

In 2018, Co-op banned cages for its fresh pork & now they've extended this.
November 19, 2025 at 4:20 PM
“Farm animals are far more aware and intelligent than we ever imagined and, despite having been bred as domestic slaves, they are individual beings in their own right
As such, they deserve our respect. And our help. Who will plead for them if we are silent?”
Dr. Jane Goodall

@ciwf.org.uk
November 19, 2025 at 6:20 PM
FLOATING NIGHTMARE 
3,000 cows trapped at sea for 58 DAYS on stinking, corpse-filled & fly-infested ship that can’t dock due to RED TAPE
Over 100 calves have been born at sea on the foul ship, but their fate is unknown
The CRUEL reality of this evil live export trade
www.thesun.co.uk/news/3733717...
3,000 cows trapped at sea for 58 DAYS on stinking & corpse-filled ship
THOUSANDS of pregnant cows are trapped on a hot, stinking ship that has been stuck at sea for two months after being blocked from docking. A rotten smell and swarms of flies hang over the boat, acc…
www.thesun.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Why kindness is the unlikely superpower that can save humanity

If we set our gauge by ensuring the well-being of the least empowered and the voiceless, we could transcend so many of the problems currently facing society

#BeKindToAllKinds

@ciwf.org.uk
www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...
World Kindness Day: Why kindness is the unlikely superpower that can save humanity
In our fractured world, compassion matters more than ever
www.scotsman.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:33 PM
We owe so much to animals and to the people who care & love them ❤️
Today, let’s celebrate the simple, powerful act of kindness that can transform lives, for both people & animals
Every small gesture counts, whether it's a warm smile, a helping hand, a hug or a word of encouragement
#WorldKindnessDay
November 14, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Amazon tree-felling blamed for polluting UK rivers @bbcnews.bsky.social
“"Every time we buy cheap chicken fed on soy ….Wales is contributing to a system that drives the destruction of the Amazon …and harms indigenous peoples."
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
COP30 talks as Amazon tree-felling blamed for River Wye pollution
Campaigners warn of a
www.bbc.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 12:25 PM
‘It’s changed me’: Jeff Goldblum says he has stopped eating meat after working on Wicked
@theguardian.com
“ Actor said discussions about animal cruelty with director Jon Chu had led him to join Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo in renouncing meat”
www.theguardian.com/culture/2025...
‘It’s changed me’: Jeff Goldblum says he has stopped eating meat after working on Wicked
Actor said discussions about animal cruelty with director Jon Chu had led him to join Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo in renouncing meat
www.theguardian.com
November 12, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Livestock carrier ‘calamity’ unfolds off Turkey 💔
“Ship carrying 2,901 cattle from Uruguay is stranded off coast since Oct 22 after authorities denied permission to unload due to irregularities in ear tags”
*48+ have died
*Feed supplies are critically low
#BanLiveExport
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Livestock carrier ‘calamity’ unfolds off Turkey - Splash247
A 52-year-old livestock vessel carrying 2,901 cattle from Uruguay has been stranded off the Turkish coast since October 22 after authorities denied permission to unload due to irregularities in ear ta...
splash247.com
November 12, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Pressure grows to release 15 penguins 'trapped in basement without sunlight or fresh air'
@SkyNews
“Merlin Entertainments says it cares deeply about wellbeing of the gentoo penguins & their enclosure mimics their natural environment”
Of course it does!! #FreeThe15
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Pressure grows to release 15 penguins 'trapped in basement without sunlight or fresh air'
Merlin Entertainments says it cares deeply about the wellbeing of the gentoo penguins - and their enclosure mimics their natural environment. However, campaigners remain unconvinced.
news.sky.com
November 12, 2025 at 12:04 PM
UK Meat Industry Told To Phase Out CO2 Stunning For Pigs Within 5 yrs
"AWC’s report confirms what we, scientists & investigators have maintained for decades: there's “significant” evidence exposing pigs to CO2 causes “avoidable” pain, respiratory distress & fear”
plantbasednews.org/animals/phas...
UK Meat Industry Told To Phase Out CO2 'Stunning' For Pigs Within Five Years
A landmark report by the Animal Welfare Committee (AWC) has called for widespread CO2 “stunning” of farmed pigs to be phased out
plantbasednews.org
November 12, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Octopuses are remarkable (8 legs, 3 hearts, blue-green blood and so much more)
Proposed farming of them at the Pescanova Corp is completely at odds with everything we understand about the species & what we know to be morally right
We must END.IT 🐙
November 12, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Intensive livestock farms fail to declare climate impacts in ‘emissions scandal’ @theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Intensive livestock farms fail to declare climate impacts in ‘emissions scandal’
Local councils are giving the green light to large-scale pig and poultry farms with patchy or non-existent climate data
www.theguardian.com
November 12, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Environmental catastrophe’ fears as millions of plastic beads wash up on Camber Sands
It's beyond belief that Southern Water didn't know this was happening
Are they so used to discharging pollution into our rivers?
It's utterly catastrophic for precious sea life
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
‘Environmental catastrophe’ fears as millions of plastic beads wash up on Camber Sands
MP asks for explanation from Southern Water amid concerns the spill could have dire impact on rare sea life
www.theguardian.com
November 12, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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"Our future depends on treating all life with compassion and respect"

Yesterday at the Helsinki book fair, our Global CEO @philip-ciwf.bsky.social launched his book Sixty Harvests Left in Finland - highlighting the importance of a future that benefits people, animals and the planet.
October 25, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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How we can end the single biggest cause of animal suffering on the planet? 🌍

@philip-ciwf.bsky.social talks about how the the way we produce food can and should reflect the values of kindness, fairness and respect for life.

⤵️
www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...
How we can end the single biggest cause of animal suffering on the planet
The way we produce food can and should reflect the values of kindness, fairness and respect for life that come so naturally to children
www.scotsman.com
November 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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'Hi everyone☺️I’m Benji and I drew this to help Compassion in World Farming’s #DrawtheLine campaign 🐓Chickens are incredible birds, and should be able to live good lives like all of us. But 7 million are kept in cages in the UK💔 Please share!🙏 @ciwf.org.uk @ciwf.org @philip-ciwf.bsky.social @ciwf.eu
November 6, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Cathedral City cheese maker investigates 'disturbing' footage from dairy farms
“It comes after YouTube documentary highlighted recurrent incidents of animal cruelty at two farms”
There should be ZERO tolerance for abuse of any kind.
@ciwf.org.uk
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news...
Cathedral City cheese maker investigates 'disturbing' footage from dairy farms
The company has suspended use of milk from at least one farm over videos which 'offend the values of our customers, consumers and employees'. WARNING: DISTRESSING FOOTAGE
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk
October 24, 2025 at 5:31 PM
On #BonfireNight and other days through the year, we really do need to pursue a different way,
or silent way, to celebrate.

#AllLifeMatters
#AllLifeIsPrecious
October 24, 2025 at 5:29 PM
The new face of British leather how regenerative farming is reshaping fashion @the-independent.com
'The MADE WITH collection is a collaboration connecting farmers, designers & makers to restore value to the land & everything that grows from it'
A worthy goal
www.independent.co.uk/extras/indyb...
The new face of British leather how regenerative farming is reshaping fashion
British Pasture Leather’s MADE WITH collection is a collaboration connecting farmers, designers, and makers to restore value to the land and everything that grows from it – Caroline Garland explores w...
www.independent.co.uk
October 24, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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In his article, @philip-ciwf.bsky.social explains how "even with its flaws, the UN is humanity’s best hope for tackling global crises through cooperation rather than chaos."

By safeguarding planetary stability, it also protects animals across the world.

Read more 👉 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
October 9, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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"Food systems are at the heart of many of today’s crises. Factory farming, for example, drives animal suffering, wildlife declines, greenhouse gas emissions, and soil exhaustion. Yet, transforming food systems is where some of the most powerful solutions lie." - @philip-ciwf.bsky.social
IF WE DIDN’T HAVE THE UNITED NATIONS, HERE’S WHY WE’D HAVE TO INVENT IT
CEO CIWF
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October 10, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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What if the way we eat could help heal the planet, improve our health and ensure future generations thrive?

@philip-ciwf.bsky.social explains how we can make this a reality. ⬇️
THE PLANETARY HEALTH DIET
CEO CIWF
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October 22, 2025 at 8:20 AM
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In his latest article, Philip Lymbery explains how the latest EAT-Lancet report shows that rethinking our food systems can protect people, animals, and the planet.

"Treating animals with compassion isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s smart policy." 💬

More: https://ow.ly/lZr150XeTcp The Lancet
Compassion as our compass: rethinking food for people, animals and planet
A bold new vision for how our food choices can protect health, restore nature and shape a fairer future
ow.ly
October 23, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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"At the heart of sustainable change lies a recognition that all life on our planet is interconnected"

Today our Global CEO @philip-ciwf.bsky.social did a powerful speech at the Helsinki book fair for the Finnish launch of his book Sixty Harvests Left - a vital read on saving our soils food & future
October 24, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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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October 8, 2025 at 6:29 AM