Veganism as the Missing link in Effective Altruism | Lars Olesen, Aimee Alminde | EAGxNordics 2025

Our global food system drives some of the most urgent challenges of our time — from systematic animal suffering to climate breakdown. Veganism offers a simple, exponentially scalable, and cost-effective solution to these crises. In this talk, Lars Corvinius Olesen and Aimee Alminde argues that veganism deserves a central place within Effective Altruism, not just as a dietary choice but as a transformative moral shift. Challenging the view of other species as resources reshapes our view of sentient beings. They explore how mainstreaming veganism as a systemic solution might be one of the most effective ways to reduce suffering and address more problems than expected.

Lars Corvinius Olesen grew up in a traditional Danish farming and fishing community—his family even ran mink farms. Educated with a Master’s in Business Communication and experience in PR and press strategy, Lars has all the skills to sell more shoes and cars—but chose instead to switch careers and sell ideas for a better world. Since going vegan in 2018, he’s used his voice to shift media narratives and build bridges between policymakers, industry leaders, and the public to create lasting change for animals, the planet, and future generations.

Aimee Alminde leads volunteer engagement and coordinates local chapters for Dyrenes Alliance. She ensures that regional teams are supported, aligned, and equipped to run high-impact campaigns that advance animal advocacy. By building strong local structures and optimizing volunteer coordination, Aimee helps scale grassroots efforts that contribute to systemic change. Her focus is on enabling others to take effective action — turning motivation into measurable impact for animals, the climate, and the future. She is driven by the belief that well-supported communities are key to creating lasting, large-scale change.

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