The claim
Das WEF fordert, dass Menschen zur Bekämpfung des Klimawandels menschliche Ausscheidungen essen.
Rating
Die Geschichte ist frei erfunden. Es lassen sich weder Belege für die Forschung, noch für die angebliche Forderung des WEF finden. Ein Sprecher des Weltwirtschaftsforums bestätigt das.
Reviewed by Deutsche Presse-Agentur ↗ ·
Original fact check ↗Original review summary
The review says there is no evidence for the alleged research or WEF demand, and reports that a WEF spokesperson called the claims fabricated. It also says the story appears to have originated with The People’s Voice and that no connection between the named researcher, the WEF, and eating excrement could be found.[S1]
Additional context
The review says the story had circulated since 2011 and had been debunked repeatedly. [S1]
It warns that eating human excrement can expose people to viruses, bacteria, and parasites. [S1]
Research date:
Sources and attribution
- [S1] Deutsche Presse-Agentur original review
Original review · Retrieved October 17, 2026