Political advocacy
Project 1882 strives for a world where animals are respected as sentient beings with the right to their own lives. Through political advocacy, targeted campaigns, and fostering corporate relationships, we work toward achieving this vision.
On this page, you can read more about the various parts that make up Project 1882’s political advocacy work.
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Political priorities
Project 1882 works to make the greatest possible difference for the animals that are the most exploited and suffer the worst. Here are our ten political priorities for the animals.
- Ban cages
- Phase out fur farming
- Phase out fast-growing chickens
- Develop animal-free scientific research methods and create an action plan to phase out animal testing
- Phase out painful stunning methods at slaughter
- Prioritise animal protection and clarify where the responsibility lies
- Promote the production and consumption of plant-based food
- Significantly reduce meat consumption by 2030
- Decrease the scale of animal factories
- Make the new EU animal welfare legislation ambitious
Influencing politics
Political advocacy, targeted campaigns, and corporate relations serve as the primary tools for realising Project 1882's vision: a world where animals are respected as sentient beings with the right to their own lives. This is achieved through engaging in meetings with politicians from various political parties and at different levels, as well as by highlighting prioritised animal policy issues through other means.
An important part of making the biggest possible difference for the animals is through policy work. Project 1882 works with politics at different levels – municipal, national, global, and EU-level.
Latest news
Read the latest animal-related news within Project 1882's focus areas.
Opinion polls
By conducting regular opinion polls, Project 1882 measures the state and shifts in public opinion regarding various animal issues.
Influencing public opinion and shaping people’s values on matters concerning animals constitutes a significant aspect of Project 1882's activities. The polls are carried out by professional analysis and research firms.
Consultation responses
Before the Swedish government takes a stance on a proposal, it is sent for consultation to authorities, organisations and other stakeholders. The feedback received is then incorporated into the decision-making documents that follow the consultation process. Similarly, the European Commission and entities such as The Swedish Board of Agriculture invite interested parties to provide input on proposals through referrals.
Project 1882 leaves comments through consultation responses whenever there is an opportunity to influence policies such as food policy improvements or provide feedback on proposals concerning animal welfare.
Support our work for animals
Through political advocacy work Project 1882 is making a difference for the animals that are the most exploited and suffer the worst.