About EAST

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 companion animals, farm animals, wildlife and experimental animals, we actively engage in many environmental issues. We also promote freedom of government information, and lobby for the improvement of existing legislation, with better citizen participation in public policy-making in Taiwan.

News

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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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Animal groups roar over constitutional snub

2022/01/18

On January 17, protestors dressed as chickens, rabbits, pigs and monkeys descended on Taiwan’s legislature to protest the exclusion of animal protection from the constitutional amendment debate.

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Landmark forum a sign of growing momentum for farmed animal welfare in Taiwan

2022/01/13

On January 10, a chorus of voices expressed their support for a transition to a sustainable, animal-friendly food system at the Animal Welfare and Food Transition Forum in Taiwan.

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Taiwan’s Vice President throws support behind animal-free research

2021/12/20

Taiwan’s Vice President William Lai loudly declared his support for the development of animal-free research methods in Taiwan at a symposium promoting the adoption of the 3R principles, held on November 20.

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Taiwan mandates labelling of battery cage eggs for the first time

2021/10/18

Taiwanese authorities have formally announced new food traceability regulations that for the first time require battery cage eggs to disclose their system of production.