The Institute became a member of the Stop the Grind coalition, joining forces with Sea Shepherd and other animal protection organizations to end the practice of cetacean killing in the Faroe Islands.
On October 17th, the Stop the Grind coalition will organize a webinar as part of Ocean Week. Hugo Menotti (Legal Advocacy Manager) will present on the opportunities that exist in EU international trade law to end the Grind in the Faroe Islands.
Together with 400+ organizations from 22 countries, we co-signed a letter, we call on the European Commission, Parliament, and Council to withdraw the proposed ban on 29 meat-related terms for plant-based products.
Alice Di Concetto (Chief Legal Advisor) will speak on a panel in an event about animal trafficking at the European Parliament on October 14th. The event is organized by MEPs for Wildlife alongside Four Paws, IFAW, Humane World for Animals, Pro Wildlife, and the Wildlife Conservation Society.
