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The Environment & Animal Society of Taiwan (EAST) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization campaigning for improvements for animals, people and the environment in Taiwan. EAST was established in 1999. We believe that human welfare is closely linked with animal welfare and environmental protection.

We aim to address the roots of problems. Our research uncovers cruelties and injustices that society would otherwise not be aware of. We also believe that effective change needs to happen at a legislative level as well as through awareness-raising and institutional education.

Besides advocating for better welfare for farmed animals, experimental animals, wildlife and companion animals, we actively engage in relevant environmental issues. We also support freedom of government information and greater citizen participation in public policy-making in Taiwan.

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Wounded turtle draws attention to fishing gear threat

2022/10/27
The Environment & Animal Society of Taiwan (EAST) recently received reports of a green sea turtle impaled by a barbed fishing lure in the waters off Hengchun Peninsula in Pingtung County.
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Taiwan shuts gate on cruel duck cages

2022/02/08
Taiwan has issued a ban on new battery cage farms for egg-laying ducks, slamming the brakes on a shift towards cages in the local duck egg industry.

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