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A declaration with 1,000 signatories supporting meat consumption and industrial agricultural production has been challenged by a group of scientists, led by Dr. Chris Bryant from the University of Bath.

In a Nature Food commentary, 12 scientists from research institutions around the world argue that the "Dublin Declaration" narrowly focuses on benefits from a small minority of livestock while overlooking the clear harms of the majority of livestock for human health and the environment.

In particular, the paper argues that the "Dublin Declaration" focuses on livestock in the developing world and agroecological systems—but fails to acknowledge that the vast majority of livestock are in higher-income countries and industrial farming systems.

This commentary comes ahead of "The Dublin Declaration" summit in Colorado at the end of October.

Launched in 2022, the Declaration, backed by over 1,000 signatories, claims meat, dairy and eggs provide essential nutrients and environmental benefits. However, an investigation by The Guardian revealed that the document has ties to the livestock industry and has been used to lobby against EU environmental policies.

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