Highlights from January & February 2025!
EA Barcelona has begun 2025 with a clear focus on improving animal welfare. In January, we hosted an expert panel on effective animal advocacy, and in February, we dove deep into the Screwworm Free Future project, as well as supporting several charities in Project For Awesome. Ready to dive deep into the recap? Let’s go!
January
Expert Panel on Effective Animal Advocacy 🐟
We joined forces with the Centre for Animal Ethics at Universitat Pompeu Fabra to host an expert panel: “Effective Animal Advocacy: Exploring Neglected Areas in Animal Welfare.” The panel featured Míriam Martínez (Observatorio de Bienestar Animal), Björn Jóhann Olafsson (Faunalytics), and Daniela R. Waldhorn (Rethink Priorities) who shared powerful insights on fish welfare, the role of research in shaping policy, and how we can make a bigger impact for animals. You can watch it all unfold on our Youtube channel here!
February
Videomaking for Project for Awesome 2025 🎥
Six of us got behind the camera to film videos for Project for Awesome (P4A) - an annual online fundraising event that raises money for different charities. This year we supported the Good Food Institute, Faunalytics, ACTRA, and Children Change Colombia, advocating for a better food system, improved animal welfare, mental health and global development. Unfortunately, it’s too late to vote, but you can watch our videos here, and don’t forget to subscribe to our Youtube Channel!
Deep-dive discussion: Screwworm Free Future 🐛
Lukas Paul Robertson led a deep dive into the fight against screwworms, an overlooked but major animal welfare and economic issue which causes immense suffering to billions of wild and domestic animals. However, past successes show that eradication is not only possible, but cost-effective too. The Screwworm Free Future project is hiring a director to help drive this mission forward! Know someone who might be interested? More details here.
Coworking in Sandwichez Provença ☕️
Our latest coworking session at Sandwichez Provença was a nice mix of focused work, productive discussions, and mutual support. It was a great opportunity to connect, share ideas, and make progress on impactful projects in a relaxed, collaborative space.