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Recently, the Australian Environment Minister took an unprecedented decision to delay oil and gas exploration in critical whale habitat off the southern coast of Australia. But the oil and gas giants are back again with another application to use their high-powered airguns for seismic testing. Ocean noise pollution from this testing can force whales away from these vital feeding grounds and migratory routes. That’s why we need your help again to protect these precious waters – one of the few places in the world where the majestic blue whale comes to feed each year.
Tell Australia’s Environment Minister, Tony Burke, you want to Australia live up to its rhetoric on global whale conservation and protect these gentle giants.
The Iceland Government has set up a committee to consider all aspects of whales and whaling in Iceland. They are set to review the impact of whaling on Iceland’s international reputation, as well as the possibility of a whale sanctuary. Please let them know that you support an official end to Iceland whaling and the establishment of a whale sanctuary in Iceland waters.
We have prepared a template email for you to send. We encourage you to personalise this copy to make it more effective. Please ensure that you are polite at all times.
People around the world continue to say ‘no’ to seal products, but the Canadian government stubbornly continues trying to sell these cruel products. They are fighting the EU ban at the WTO and trying to overturn the ban in Russia. The bans must be defended!
Tell Canada that the seal hunt must end and that you will defend your right to say ‘no’ to cruelty. I’ve included the following letter for you to send to Canadian Prime Minister Harper – please feel free to personalize it by adding your own language.
Each year millions of tourists travel to exotic locations to encounter wildlife, only to unwittingly bring home souvenirs made from endangered species.
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IFAW campaigning for the Universal Declaration for Animal Welfare
It is shocking to consider that even now there is no global, intergovernmental recognition of the importance of animal welfare legislation. IFAW believes this must change, which is why we support the Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare (UDAW). The adoption of this formal declaration at the UN General Assembly would establish animal welfare on the global political agenda.
The declaration process was originally launched by the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) in 2000. IFAW is part of the UDAW steering committee and is collaborating with other animal organisations in support of the Declaration.
The Declaration is an important way for governments to express their commitment to protecting animal welfare and is a vital springboard to changes in international and national policies and animal legislation. It would help strengthen enforcement of animal welfare measures and promote humane treatment of animals in every corner of the world.
