Addressing the Environmental Impact of Animal Agriculture

Russia has around 15,000 industrial livestock farms, which have a significant impact on the environment, animals, and human health and quality of life.

We work to reduce the negative environmental effects of animal agriculture, including tackling industry waste. One key solution is to slow down the production and consumption of animal-based products in favor of plant-based alternatives. This, in turn, decreases the number of animal victims and improves public health.

Решение экологических проблем животноводства

What We Do

Researching the environmental, economic, and health aspects of animal agriculture
Developing and advocating for solutions at the government level to address industry-related problems
Raising public awareness and building support for our initiatives through media and participation in specialized events
Initiating investigations into environmental violations at livestock farms
Collecting and analyzing information
Filing complaints with regulatory authorities
Providing informational and legal support to citizens affected by farm-related environmental issues

Myshkin City, Yaroslavl Oblast

The "Vozrozhdenie" poultry farm has been polluting the air in the city for over 3 years by burning chicken manure and other waste. The company ignores residents' complaints.

Leningrad Oblast

Residents of Leningrad Oblast have long complained about the operations of local poultry farms, which fail to properly dispose of chicken manure. In the Kirovsky District, tons of farm waste are dumped into forests and rivers; in the Vyborgsky District—onto fields and quarries; and residents of the Lomonosovsky District suffer from foul odors and water pollution in the river.

Pobeda Village, Leningrad Oblast

For several years, a real environmental disaster has been brewing in the Gulf of Finland, leading to mass deaths of fish and other organisms. Local residents blame the "Udarnik" poultry farm in Pobeda Village as one of the culprits.

How to Help

We welcome collaboration with government representatives, businesses, nonprofits, and concerned citizens. We are also looking for experts in:

Assessing the health impact of food products
Agricultural ecology and economics
Livestock facility design and management
Veterinary care in animal farming
Alternative protein production

For inquiries, contact the program coordinator Dinara at: