The NCad has set a society without animal experiments as the ultimate goal. But what exactly do we mean by this, and why is it important to articulate this goal explicitly?
The concept of a society without animal experiments refers to a future in which the use of animals for research and education has become unnecessary. By defining this end goal, we create the conditions to stay on course, make deliberate choices, and encourage collaboration. Especially in a challenging and contentious area such as animal testing, it is important to articulate where we want to go, even if we do not yet know exactly how, or whether it will be fully achievable.
The NCad explains this end goal in more detail in a note and an animation. With this, the NCad aims not only to provide direction but also to invite dialogue. Because only by working together across science, policy, industry and society can we move closer, step by step, to a society without animal experiments.
Read the NCad note on the end goal an society without animal experiments
Together, we are building a society without animal experiments
Together, we are building a society without animal experiments.
We are working towards a society without animal experiments.
Not just as an ideal, but as a shared compass.
A vision of the future that already guides our actions today.
In a complex field like animal testing, it is important to state clearly where we want to go.
Even if we do not yet know exactly how to get there – or whether that will be fully achievable.
The path differs per domain.
Sometimes progress is swift, sometimes it takes more time.
The future is unpredictable – new developments can change a lot.
Interim goals guide us for now, without losing sight of the final goal.
An animal-free society demands something from all of us: It is about more than technological innovation.
It is also about social dialogue and making choices that give values and ethics a stronger place in policy, education and funding.
A society without animal experiments will not happen by itself.
But the choices we make today determine where we will be tomorrow.
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Together, we are building a society without animal experiments.