Taipei City takes steps to become an animal-friendly city

Taiwan's capital announced that it will begin sourcing cage-free egg for student lunches.

Activists erect mammoth mural in campaign for ban on battery cages

EAST joined a diverse coalition of supporters to demand a ban on battery cages in Taiwan.

Animal Welfare and Food Transition Forum highlights importance of animal welfare to ESG

On March 29, the second annual Animal Welfare and Food Transition Forum ushered in a new chapter for farmed animal welfare in Taiwan.

EAST demands plan to transition industry away from cages

EAST and legislator Lin Shu-Fen urged the Executive Yuan to transition Taiwan's egg industry away from battery cages.

Taiwan's climate legislation embraces plant-based eating

Taiwan's flagship climate bill has passed the legislature – with specific reference to plant-based foods.

Survey finds majority of Taiwanese want laws to better protect animals used for food

Taiwan's first survey of attitudes towards animals used for food has uncovered strong support for animal welfare.

Council of Agriculture promises guidelines for sick and injured farmed animals after accusations of inhumane neglect

The Council of Agriculture made the commitment at a press conference held by EAST and legislator Chen Ting-Fei.

Building a future without cages

Animal welfare enshrined in Taiwan's agricultural education law

Taiwan's new Food and Agricultural Education Act includes animal welfare, following representations by EAST.

EAST launches Spark Challenge to inspire new advocates for farmed animals

Taiwan Animal Protection College is proud to announce the launch of the inaugural Spark Challenge.