Advocate for animal welfare & environmental stewardship
Cory Davis is a licensed professional agrologist who has worked in natural resource and environmental management for over a decade from forestry, land-use planning, environmental protection, natural disaster management to renewable energies and teaching mapping and remote sensing as a college instructor. As a life-long plant-based enthusiast, he has been an environmental, social and animal rights activist from a very young age, being the youngest speaker at Animal Rights (AR) 2004, Youth Director for The Responsible Animal Care Society (TRACS), and Assistant Director on the Compassion for Animals Road Expedition (CARE Tour). Since then, he has been on the board of directors and general volunteer for various non-profits as well as worked with indigenous peoples in Canada, and Micronesia on various environmental and health related issues. He is co-author of the book “Plant-Powered Protein” and the paper “Health Disparities and Climate Change in the Marshall Islands” published in the Annals of Medicine Journal. He holds degrees and diplomas in the social sciences, environmental land-use planning, environmental science, business, and intercultural management.
CARIBBEAN CRUISE
March 1-8, 2026
Classes
Hoofprints on History: The Ecological Story We Forgot
This presentation traces the ecological transformation of North America—from the fur trade and predator eradication to the rise of industrial livestock farming. We’ll explore how hunting, beaver loss, and colonial land-use practices triggered cascading impacts on biodiversity, water systems, and climate resilience. Today, these patterns persist through agriculture’s massive footprint, driving habitat loss and species decline. Join author Cory Davis to uncover the historical roots of our environmental crisis and learn how shifting food systems can restore balance and protect the future of life on Earth.
Grazing the Issue: Diet, Agriculture and Climate Resilience
This presentation explores the hidden link between our food choices and the climate crisis. Agriculture—especially animal farming—drives greenhouse gas emissions, biodiversity loss, and land degradation at a scale few realize. We’ll examine why current policies fall short, how livestock production accelerates climate change, and why shifting toward plant-predominant diets offers one of the most powerful solutions for reducing emissions, restoring ecosystems, and building resilience. Join Cory Davis to uncover the science, challenge assumptions, and discover how what’s on our plate can shape the future of our planet.
