About Us
Animal Advocacy & Food Transition is a non-profit organisation working at the intersection of animal welfare and food systems.
We act in the public interest to influence European decision-making, ensuring that animal protection, scientific evidence and ethical considerations shape the future of Europe’s food system.
Our Mission
Our mission is to shape and drive concrete policy change by engaging directly with EU institutions and stakeholders, advocating for stronger animal welfare standards, and advancing the transition towards sustainable and plant-forward food systems.
Our Vision
We work towards a Europe where food and farming policies fully consider animals, people and the wider ecosystem, and are guided by ethical responsibility, scientific evidence and the public interest. Our work is grounded in the recognition that animals are sentient beings, with their own needs and experiences, which should be meaningfully reflected in policymaking. We seek to ensure that food systems and regulatory frameworks better account for these considerations, moving beyond models that treat animals solely as production units.
We also believe effective policymaking depends on more than technical expertise. It requires transparent institutions, meaningful stakeholder participation and equal access to decision-making. We work towards processes that are open, evidence-based and responsive to the public interest, so that EU policies are informed by evidence, expertise and the voices of those they affect.
How we work
We advocate for EU policies that reflect scientific evidence, ethical considerations and citizens’ expectations.
Through strategic engagement with decision-makers and partners, we work to strengthen animal welfare and support the transition towards more sustainable and resilient food systems.
Direct Advocacy
We engage directly with the European Parliament, Commission and Council, providing expert input on legislation affecting animal welfare and food systems
Strategic Influence
We combine political advocacy, scientific evidence and coalition-building to influence policy debates, public consultations and key decision-making processes
Democratic Accountability
We combine political advocacy, scientific evidence and coalition-building to influence policy debates, public consultations and key decision-making processes
Progress & Protection
We combine political advocacy, scientific evidence and coalition-building to influence policy debates, public consultations and key decision-making processes
Our Values
- Commitment to animals: we are driven by a clear objective: improving the lives of animals through meaningful policy change.
- Collaboration: we work with partners across sectors, recognising that impact depends on coordinated and collective action.
- Respect and integrity: we engage constructively with colleagues, partners and stakeholders, maintaining respect, independence and accountability in our work.
- Professional excellence: we uphold high standards, delivering rigorous, credible and impactful work in EU policymaking contexts.
- Evidence-informed practice: our work is grounded in scientific evidence, data and policy expertise, and evolve with emerging knowledge.
