L.GEN.2402 - L.GEN.2402 - Red Meat in Society website
A new global, science-based website brings together over 1,000 peer-reviewed studies, providing trusted evidence on the role of red meat in health, society and the environment.
| Project start date: | 23 October 2024 |
| Project end date: | 30 July 2025 |
| Publication date: | 17 August 2026 |
| Project status: | Terminated |
| Livestock species: | All species |
| Relevant regions: | National, International |
Summary
The project was undertaken to address the lack of a central, trusted source of scientific evidence on the role of red meat in human health, society and the environment, making it difficult for stakeholders to access balanced information and respond to misinformation. To address this challenge, MLA supported the development of an independent, science-based website that collated and organised more than 1,000 peer-reviewed publications, incorporated recent global research and summit outcomes, and translated complex evidence into accessible web-based resources.
Objectives
A key objective was to transfer and expand an existing evidence base of more than 1,000 peer-reviewed publications into a searchable, user-friendly website, while incorporating findings from major international initiatives and summits, including the UN Food Systems Summit, the Dublin Declaration and the Denver Societal Role of Meat and Livestock Summit. The project also sought to provide stakeholders with credible, evidence-based information, improve access to scientific references, support fact-checking and communication activities, and develop processes for ongoing expert review and content updates to ensure the resource remains current and authoritative.
Key findings
Project was terminated early as a result of project objectives being included in a larger project.
Benefits to industry
This project has provided industry with a trusted, science-based resource that improves access to credible information on the role of red meat and livestock in human health, society and the environment, helping stakeholders communicate evidence-based messages with confidence.
MLA action
MLA is using the outcomes of this project to support the development of a larger project which will include the development of a globally accessible, evidence-based communication resource that can be used by industry stakeholders, policymakers and communication teams to access credible information on red meat and livestock production.
Future research
Future investment should focus on completing and refining the website, including improved navigation, enhanced search capabilities and the incorporation of newly published scientific literature to maintain the resource's relevance and value.
More information
| Project manager: | Sarah Strachan |
| Contact email: | reports@mla.com.au |
