Nothing justifies hunting. An editorial by Pier Giovanni Capellino

Our anti-hunting campaign in Italy Pier Giovanni Capellino, founder of Almo Nature and the Fondazione Capellino, shares the thinking behind the anti-hunting campaign ‘Nothing justifies hunting’, launched by the Foundation in Italy in 2025: The 'Nothing Justifies Hunting' campaign, which our Foundation has championed, also reflects my personal convictions and philosophy of life. My views on hunting are strong. I am firmly opposed to it, to the point of believing it should be abolished. However, in my role as President of Fondazione Capellino, I take a more measured and balanced position. The Foundation’s aim is to protect biodiversity and promote the Reintegration Economy, an economic model centred on human work. It does not seek radical change, but instead builds on what already exists and supports a gradual transition over time. In practical terms, through labour and capital, we produce food that respects the dogs and cats who share our homes. The profit generated, once the continuity of the business is secured, is not used for personal gain but is directed towards projects and initiatives that protect biodiversity. Almo Nature is the means by which the Foundation ensures its financial independence. It was donated to the Foundation in 2019 as an irrevocable and permanent act.