Animal welfare in fish farming – essential priorities
Project 1882 is organising a webinar on 4 June 2026, to raise awareness and encourage engagement on the need for improved fish welfare, both nationally in Sweden and at the EU level.
There is currently significant political interest in supporting fish farming. Efforts are being made to reduce the regulatory burden and increase production. However, animal welfare legislation and improved welfare for fish are not being given the same level of priority. Project 1882 aims to highlight the situation of those who cannot speak for themselves. In this case, we are referring to fish, which are still measured in tonnes rather than as individual animals.
On 4 June, Project 1882 are hosting a webinar to draw attention to these issues and to promote greater engagement in improving fish welfare, both in Sweden and across the EU.
The main speaker of the webinar is Dr Helen Lambert, who will present on the welfare of fish in RAS (Recirculating Aquaculture Systems). RAS farming, i.e. the land-based farming of fish in tanks, is becoming increasingly common and is often marketed as a sustainable alternative to traditional fish farming. However, animal welfare considerations have not received the same level of attention.
Practical information
Date and time: 4 June, 2.00–3.30 pm (CEST)
Register here to receive a link to the webinar.
Welcome, we look forward to seeing you!
Programme and speakers
Animal welfare in RAS fish farming
Dr Helen Lambert, BSc (Hons), MSc, PhD
Dr Helen Lambert is a freelance animal welfare scientist and founder of Animal Welfare Consultancy. She works with charities, governments, and corporations globally to improve animal welfare across a range of issues, including wildlife trade and farmed animal welfare. Her work spans topics from policy and trade to animal sentience, supported by an extensive publication record. Dr Helen Lambert is the lead author of a scientific review, due to be published shortly, on the fish welfare in RAS farming.
Essential priorities for fish welfare
Linda Björklund, Animal Welfare Specialist and Ethologist, Project 1882
Panel discussion
A dialogue on fish welfare and the future of aquaculture, with politicians and other participants
The webinar will be conducted primarily in English.
