Thanks to a proposal by the Dutch Party for the Animals, the use of pesticides in Dutch agriculture is coming to an end. A majority of the House of Representatives last week supported the call to help farmers switch to an entirely non-toxic way of farming by 2035. And in the European Parliament, a majority voted in favour of the Party for the Animals’ proposal to ban a dangerous fungicide.
Anja Hazekamp of the Dutch Party for the Animals and six other MEP’s call on the organization of the 26th UN Climate Conference in Glasgow (COP26) to serve plant-based food by default during the two week long summit in November. “Less meat and dairy reduces the emission of greenhouse gasses and lessens climate change. Especially during a leading climate conference it is important to set the right ...
I concluded my last blog before the summer with lots of good news, but with big challenges as well like the climate crisis, the degradation of our nature and the role of the livestock industry in that matter. So after summer recess, we’re back full force to tackle these challenges. "Stop Cutting"Last week, the most important Dutch political moment of the year took place: the ceremony at which the...
Last week, European Parliament supported the call for an action plan to end animal testing in Europe as quickly as possible. Thanks to a proposal by the Dutch Party for the Animals, this action plan must include concrete targets to phase out the number of animal tests. Good news for the 22 million laboratory animals that are used in European labs every single year!
The past decade has seen the rise of a unique international political movement. All across the globe, political parties for animal rights, nature and the environment have emerged -and- been elected. Bringing an eco-centric and global perspective to the political arena, these parties aim to gain influence, not necessarily for power – and with success! Whether it is from within or outside parliament...
Positive news from the EU after a summer of wildfires and alarming conclusions from the IPCC in its most recent report on climate change. Last week, a majority of the European Parliament’s Climate and Agriculture commissions, recognized the impact of our current food system on climate, health, and nature, and voted for substantial reform. A breakthrough long pushed for by MEP Anja Hazekamp of the ...
While Lebanon and Afghanistan are facing a humanitarian crisis, heroes within the local communities are giving the world hope and inspiration by still trying to help human and animals in need.
In my last blog, I wrote about great news for animals, humans and the planet. In the Netherlands, we are headed into the summer recess, and luckily I can end this parliamentary year with even more good news! And with some tasty food as well, since there was a delicious plant-based, animal-friendly barbecue at the doorstep of the Dutch House of Representatives. Better for us humans as well as anima...