#Act4 AnimalsEU French Prime Minister Jean Castex confirmed that France will oppose the ratification of the EU-Mercosur trade deal in its current shape. The statement comes after the release of the French Impact Assessment on the deal. France to oppose the ratification of the EU-Mercosur trade deal 22 September 2020 Eurogroup for Animals
#Act4 FarmAnimals While the French government continues to fund the livestock industry, researchers have shown that switching to plant foods can spare 25 years of fossil emissions. Changing diet to tackle global warming 21 September 2020
#Act4 Wildlife French government risks paying huge fines if it bows to pressure from hunting lobby. The European Commission orders France to outlaw 'barbaric' glue traps for birds 10 August 2020
#Act4 Aquatics In a press release, Wallonia regrets that pollution which occurred on April 9 near Cambrai in northern France has “never been reported by France to Belgian authorities“, in violation of an international alert procedure. “Environmental disaster” in the Scheldt: French company causes the death of thousands of fish 27 April 2020
#Act4 Wildlife More than 600 cetaceans have been found on French beaches since December, 95% of which bear traces of fishing accidents. Massive stranding of dolphins on the French coast 28 February 2020
#Act4 Wildlife Following a campaign by Fondation Brigitte Bardot, Carrefour France has made a commitment to stop selling kangaroo meat. Fondation Brigitte Bardot: Carrefour France will stop selling kangaroo meat 31 January 2020 FBB