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The Federal Government is currently developing bioregional plans for each of Australia's marine regions, including the Coral Sea, a migration corridor and home to the iconic coral reefs and many species of whales and dolphins.
Unfortunately, the level of protection the government is currently proposing for the Coral Sea is not adequate. So IFAW has joined with 13 Australian and International conservation groups to form the Protect our Coral Sea coalition with a goal is to gain maximum protection for our Coral Sea. Please take action today to ensure that our Coral Sea has full protection.
The federal government is currently developing bioregional plans for each of Australia's marine regions. This is a wonderful opportunity to safeguard our most beautiful and important animals and places - once complete it has the potential to be a world class initiative for ocean protection.
Unfortunately, our sources in the government’s say the plan for the northwest marine region does not protect it from the oil and gas industry. Please urge your MP to make sure the government protects this critical whale and dolphin habitat from becoming an industrial wasteland.
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.
