Policy Research and Discussion Papers

Extended analyses on the challenges faced by Brazil, China, Ethiopia, and India as they combat climate change and intensify their animal agriculture farming systems. For our joint research materials on industrial animal agriculture and deforestation published with the Global Forest Coalition, please see our dedicated page.

Discussion Papers

The Triangle

The Evolution and Future of Industrial Animal Agriculture in the U.S. China, and Brazil

By Wanqing Zhou

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Paper (PDF) || Brief in English and Chinese (PDF)

三国概要 (PDF)

Chronic Disease, Changing Diets and Sustainability

The Globalization of Western-style Eating and Its Implications

By Judy Bankman

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Paper (PDF)

Policy Papers

Brazil

Cattle, Soyanization, and Climate Change: Brazil’s Agricultural Revolution

By Mia MacDonald, Justine Simon

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Paper (PDF) || Brief (PDF) || Video (English)

Síntese (PDF) || Vídeo (Português)

China

Skillful Means: The Challenges of China’s Encounter with Factory Farming

By Sangamithra Iyer, Mia MacDonald

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Paper (PDF) || Brief (PDF) || Video (English)

政策论文 (PDF) || 政策简报 (PDF) || 视频 (中文)

Ethiopia

Climate, Food Security, & Growth: Ethiopia’s Complex Relationship with Livestock

By Mia MacDonald, Justine Simon

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Paper (PDF) || Brief (PDF) || Video (English)

አጭር የፖሊሲ መግለጫ ቁጥር (PDF) || ምሥል (አማርኛ)

India

Veg or Non-Veg? India at the Crossroads

By Sangamithra Iyer, Mia MacDonald

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Paper (PDF) || Brief (PDF) || Video (English)

Southeast Asia

Beyond the Pail: The Emergence of Industrialized Dairy Systems in Asia

By Jessika Ava

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Paper (PDF) || Brief (PDF)

United States

Farm Bill White Paper

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Paper (PDF)