Abstract
The Dublin Declaration
In October 2022, the Dublin Declaration of Scientists on the
societal Role of Livestock was initiated during the International
Summit on the Societal Role of Meat, held in Dublin. The
Declaration has since been signed by more than 1,200 scientists
from around the world, each verifed to hold relevant scientifc
credentials. The Declaration begins with the words:
“Livestock systems must progress on the basis of the highest scientifc standards. They are too precious to society to become the
victim of simplifcation, reductionism or zealotry. These systems
must continue to be embedded in and have broad approval of society. For that, scientists are asked to provide reliable evidence of
their nutrition and health benefts, environmental sustainability,
socio-cultural and economic values, as well as for solutions for the
many improvements that are needed. This declaration aims to give
voice to the many scientists around the world who research diligently, honestly and successfully in the various disciplines in order
to achieve a balanced view of the future of animal agriculture.”
Today, two years later, these words have lost none of their importance. Renewed urgency led to this Denver Call for Action.
In October 2022, the Dublin Declaration of Scientists on the
societal Role of Livestock was initiated during the International
Summit on the Societal Role of Meat, held in Dublin. The
Declaration has since been signed by more than 1,200 scientists
from around the world, each verifed to hold relevant scientifc
credentials. The Declaration begins with the words:
“Livestock systems must progress on the basis of the highest scientifc standards. They are too precious to society to become the
victim of simplifcation, reductionism or zealotry. These systems
must continue to be embedded in and have broad approval of society. For that, scientists are asked to provide reliable evidence of
their nutrition and health benefts, environmental sustainability,
socio-cultural and economic values, as well as for solutions for the
many improvements that are needed. This declaration aims to give
voice to the many scientists around the world who research diligently, honestly and successfully in the various disciplines in order
to achieve a balanced view of the future of animal agriculture.”
Today, two years later, these words have lost none of their importance. Renewed urgency led to this Denver Call for Action.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 8-9 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | Animal Frontiers |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Feb 2025 |
Keywords
- Livestock
- Sustainability