Faunalytics Updates
New Research: Food Systems Advocacy In The Global South
Advocacy doesn’t happen in a vacuum, but many global strategies assume a “one-size-fits-all” approach. In our latest study, Faunalytics with The Good Growth Co. developed and tested a new contextual advocacy framework in India to help advocates navigate local political, cultural, and economic realities.
We found that external factors, like religious norms, livelihoods, and government priorities, influenced campaign outcomes 40% of the time. This resource provides advocates and funders with actionable recommendations for conducting “context scans” and organizational readiness checks to ensure your next campaign is built for its specific environment.
From data summarization to campaign scaling, AI is reshaping how we work. But as tech evolves, so do the risks. Faunalytics examines the “Promise, Peril, and Patience” of AI in the animal protection movement, offering a data-driven look at current trends, the influence of Effective Altruism on tech adoption, and where the movement should exercise caution.
Faunalytics is accepting applications to serve on our Board of Directors! Our volunteer board members have made a commitment to represent the work that we do while providing high-level governance and oversight to Faunalytics. We are looking for people with experience, skills, and/or resources who can contribute to our mission in unique and meaningful ways. If you care deeply about improving the lives of animals by empowering advocates with the data to help drive humane change, we hope you’ll consider applying!
Analyzing Prop 12’s Impact On U.S. Trade
When the Supreme Court upheld California’s Proposition 12, the meat industry predicted a national market collapse. Two years later, the data is finally coming in. Faunalytics has analyzed the latest USDA figures to see how state-level welfare bans are actually reshaping American meat production and trade. From slaughter volumes to unnoticed export shifts, we’re digging into which industry claims held up, and which ones didn’t.
Faunalytics Update
The Data Behind Corporate Outreach
With 40% of all global cage-free egg pledges due in 2025, the animal advocacy movement is at a critical point. In our latest Tactics In Practice resource, Faunalytics examines 13 years of data across 44 countries to measure the real-world impact of corporate outreach. We explore why fulfillment rates for the Better Chicken Commitment (BCC) are lagging behind those for cage-free eggs and what advocates can do to bridge the gap through “secondary targeting” and legislative support.
Mission Overlap Between Animal, Environmental, And Humanitarian Groups
Animal advocacy, environmentalism, and humanitarian work are often siloed, but new research from Faunalytics suggests we have more in common than we think. This deep dive analyzes 60+ organizations to find where our work aligns and how we can pool resources to boost our collective impact. From factory farming’s effect on public health to how habitat conservation protects us all, learn how “mission overlap” could be the key to more effective advocacy.
Fauna Connections 2026 Speaker Application Now Open
Faunalytics will host our fifth annual free remote symposium for animal advocates on September 10, 2026: Fauna Connections. We invite academics and scientists from the social and behavioral sciences or related disciplines to submit a presentation abstract focusing on a synthesis of research. We’re particularly interested in comprehensive analyses, such as meta-analyses or expert overviews, that provide a deeper understanding of topics relevant to animal advocacy. Applications for presentations are due by May 29th.
Globalizing The Factory Farm Webinar
As industrial animal agriculture expands into low- and middle-income countries, understanding the role of international organizations is critical for effective advocacy. On April 21st, Zach Wulderk and Taylor Quinn will present key insights from the Faunalytics study, Globalizing The Factory Farm. From analyzing the influence of development finance to uncovering the perspectives of those working within these institutions, this webinar is designed to equip advocates with the evidence they need to challenge the status quo.
Thank You To Our Volunteers!
The scale of our impact is a direct reflection of the commitment of our volunteers. By contributing to our research library and supporting our internal operations, these dedicated individuals provide the vital infrastructure needed to advocate for animals worldwide. We are honored to work alongside such talented people who donate their most precious resource — their time — to create a better future.