Oxford University in the UK’s Veganuary addressed the need to transform the food system. Dr Mike Clark, Director of the Food Programme at Oxford Smith School, talked about the impact of meat consumption on the environment, the climate but also on human health in an interview. Dr Mike Clark: „A key first step is to be aware of the environmental impacts of food systems, and a second […]

Listen to episode 13 of EVS Talks 'In the name of animals’. Anna Spurek interviews Roberto Manelli, activist and spokesperson for Sanctuary Progetto Cuori Liberi. Roberto is not only an activist, but also a voice for all non-human animals. Roberto is extensively involved as a volunteer. Link to EVS Talks #13 In this episode of EVS Talks, we delve into the heart […]

The borough of Lamberth has become the first London borough and the 22nd worldwide to endorse the Plant Based Treaty to tackle the climate crisis, biodiversity, access to healthy food, health crisis and other challenges we face as humanity. In Poland, the Plant Based Treaty campaign is led by the Green REV Institute. As part of its activities, the municipal council will calculate […]

As the Green REV Institute, we check the 5 largest retail chains in Poland for their transparency and responsibility. We sent 21 questions to Żabka, Lidl, Biedronka, Kaulfand and Dino. As part of the ongoing first phase of the „Meat us Halfway” project, the Green REV Institute has released a report summarising the activities of the past weeks. In summary: Photo: Unsplash

The Green REV Institute, in collaboration with the Embassy of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, is organising a Youth Climate Lab event on 25 January 2024 (Thursday). The event will take place as part of the Nothing About Us Without Us project, which targets young people, activists and activists from all over Poland. REV works […]

Around 18 billion animals’ lives were lost and wasted in 2019 as a result of global meat production and consumption, data from the report 'Animal lives embodied in food loss and waste’ shows. Full version of the report The report was prepared by Leiden University in the Netherlands. The current food production system is inefficient. More than 70 per cent of […]

The Green REV Institute has been working over the past months to check the transparency and responsibility of the largest retail chains in Poland. Although all the retailers have sustainability strategies, none of them indicate actions related to reducing the sale and promotion of meat and dairy as a target for climate action. Who are we checking? Biedronka, Żabka, Lidl, Kaufland […]

The Green REV Institute supported an open letter from civil society organisations and the scientific community on the need for food system transition. The letter was addressed to the United States Department of Agriculture. Full version of the letter The appeal highlighted the need to include a strong scientific voice on the climate costs of meat and dairy in high-consuming countries […]

The European Commission’s 'Have your say’ Public Consultation on Social Resilience – managing climate risks in the EU is open until 14 January. Public Consultation The Green REV Institute has sent its position paper in which we point out that: „The threats and risks arising from delays and lack of implementation of targets and actions related to a just transition of the […]

Until 26 January 2024, positions can be sent as part of the European Commission’s public consultation 'Have your say’ – Eighth EU Environment Action Programme – mid-term review. The consultation will examine progress towards the main goals of the programme up to 2030 and the long-term vision for 2050, as well as progress in establishing robust monitoring structures to assess systemic change. In the […]