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Aus unserem Forschungsprojekt „The Case of Anti-Speciesism at Vegan Animal Sanctuaries“ (Doris Schneeberger & Daniel Semper) Image credits: Doris Schneeberger @ Hof Narr/Zürich Wer einmal einem Schwein tief in die Augen geschaut hat oder von einer Kuh neugierig beschnuppert wurde, weiß, wie kraftvoll solche Momente sein können. Plötzlich ist da ein Jemand , kein Etwas . Auf Lebenshöfen entstehen diese Begegnungen täglich – und sie können Einstellungen verändern, manchmal leis

In recent decades, mounting evidence has revealed the high environmental, health, and ethical costs of livestock farming: greenhouse gas emissions, biodiversity loss, deforestation, antimicrobial resistance, zoonotic disease risks, and health consequences of high meat consumption all point toward the need for systemic change. Reducing demand for animal products is often discussed, but an often-overlooked side is what happens to the farmers themselves: how can livestock farmer

More and more farmers in Austria and exploring how they can move away from animal-based agriculture. Below are some examples of farms in...

Austria is known for its stunning landscapes, rich culture, and delicious cuisine. However, there is a quiet revolution happening in the...

Sustainable agriculture is more than just a trend; it is a necessity for our planet's future. Transfarmation is paving the way for a...

"The climate camp is a place of networking and education of various political and social groups that are committed to ecological sustainability and social justice”. To understand and be a part of the ‘Transfarmation’ mission, it is important to have a good grasp on the climate-related issues we face that impact sustainable and ethical agriculture.

On the 12th of March 2025 Dr Doris Schneeberger discussed her recently published book Envisioning a Better Future for Nonhuman Animals .  The lecture, the first in our "Summer Lecture Series, "  grappled with questions of sustainability, animal rights, and visions of multispecies futures. For those of you who missed the talk we thought we would catch up with Doris once again to learn more about her book. Here is what she had to say: What motivated you to write Envisioning a F