Factory farming: The overlooked driver of climate change shocks

Keeping large numbers of animals in confined spaces is increasingly being blamed for worsening climate change...

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Industrial animal production, commonly known as factory farming, is increasingly recognized as a significant but overlooked driver of climate change, environmental degradation, and public health risks, despite receiving billions in global funding from institutions like the World Bank Group.

World Animal Protection (WAP) is leading calls for international lenders to halt financing for factory farming projects and redirect funds to sustainable farming systems.
Factory farming contributes to climate change through methane and nitrous oxide emissions, deforestation for feed production, and water/air pollution, with the World Bank Group investing approximately $1.4 billion in industrial livestock production between 2023 and 2024.
Activists advocate for a shift towards agroecology and supporting smallholder farmers in Africa, arguing these systems are more sustainable, resilient, and beneficial to local economies and ecosystems.

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