Annick Hus is a Belgian freelance journalist and researcher who has a keen interest in the complex dynamics that shape animal welfare, biodiversity and ecosystem health.

Her investigations reveal the often-overlooked links between livestock farming, wildlife conservation and EU policy, connecting local stories to broader European trends.

To deepen her expertise, Annick pursued academic studies in Animal Welfare Science, Ethics and Law at the University of Winchester, followed by Biodiversity, Wildlife and Ecosystem Health at the University of Edinburgh.

Working independently and across borders, Annick combines fieldwork with policy analysis. Her reporting appears in leading Dutch-language media, including Apache, Knack, MO* and Belga.

Annick Hus

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Name
Annick Hus
Title
Jounalist, researcher
Expertise
Animal welfare, biodiversity
Country
Belgium
City
Duisburg
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Supported projects

Non-Transportable Livestock

  • Agriculture
  • Transport

AMSTERDAM/BRUSSELS - Belgium acts as a bin for the Dutch livestock industry.

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The Flemish Farm-to-fork strategy

  • Agriculture
  • Environment

BRUSSELS - In 2021, the EU launched the brand-new Farm-to-Fork strategy to make our agriculture more sustainable. Among other things, this strategy aims to ensure that meat production and consumption decreases in member states to reduce the impact on our health and the environment. However, this will not happen without a struggle.

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Criminal practices behind the puppy trade

  • Organised crime

BRUSSELS - Dog has been man's best friend for ages. While he used to work for his owner in the old days, he is spoiled by the whole family today. The changed status, fashion trends and online sales platforms ensure the demand for cute puppies continues to rise. For example, the European dog trade has grown over the past decade into a lucrative business that is almost as profitable as the trade in arms and drugs.

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