Critical Animal Protections to be Debated at Upcoming CITES meeting
The fate of elephants, tigers, polar bears, and many other animals could be decided at the upcoming Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) meeting.
More than 1,500 government representatives from 175 countries will converge in Doha, Qatar from 13 to 25 March for the conference.
Haiti Update: IFAW Continues Relief And Rebuilding Work
ARCH, the Animal Relief Coalition for Haiti, continues its vital work helping the animal victims of Haiti’s devastating earthquake.
The coalition, founded by IFAW and WSPA and comprised of 21 animal welfare groups, is operating a mobile clinic in Haiti bringing much needed help to countless animals. We’re also coordinating with humanitarian groups and continue to visit a number of refugee "tent cities" to care for animals.
In addition, ARCH is working on long-term recovery plans, including the training of Haitian veterinarians and veterinary health workers, restoration of the country’s vaccination campaigns, and assisting the government in protecting animals and people from disease outbreaks.
Stop Japan's 'Scientific' Whaling
IFAW is the leading NGO calling on the Australian Government to take legal action to stop Japan's so-called 'scientific' whaling program. Since 2005, IFAW has commissioned independent international law experts to provide recommendations on legal avenues available to the government to bring an end to the slaughter in the Southern Ocean.
Summary of the Sydney panel (PDF)
Summary of the Canberra panel (PDF)
Tails for Whales -Add your photo!
Starting as an Australian project to show our love for whales, Tails for Whales has now gone global!
Help protect whales around the world and join celebs, politicians and people just like you who have sent their photos making a whale tail with their hands.
Visit the website, view the galleries and then take action to protect whales.
