Hong Kong children ask the world to end the killing of elephants for their ivory

Grace Ge Gabriel — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 14:59:49 +0000

Grace Ge Gabriel

Fri, 01/11/2013

The children in these photos are seriously concerned by the record amounts of ivory that have been seized of late in Hong Kong.

As CITES approaches, work continues to alleviate attacks on shark fins

Tracy Coppola — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 21:14:10 +0000

Tracy Coppola

Thu, 01/10/2013

Shortly after the dawn of 2013, a federal judge thankfully denied an attempt to delay implementation of California's law banning restaurants from serving shark fin soup.

Watch our 6 best animal welfare moments – 2012 edition

Azzedine Downes — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 19:20:24 +0000

Azzedine Downes

Sun, 12/30/2012

As 2012 comes to an end, and the scale of the work we have ahead sinks in, this highlight video produced by our communications staff gives me such hope.

The people featured in this video are members of the dedicated teams of International Fund for Animal Welfare staff who work tirelessly around the world year in and year out to protect and rescue thousands of animals in need and crisis.

Controversial proposal to sell 100 000kg ivory stockpile shelved

adintino — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 14:56:01 +0000

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Reports today suggest that Tanzania has decided to withdraw its controversial proposal to sell over 100 000kg of ivory to China and Japan. The proposal was due to be debated in March at the next CITES (Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species) meeting in Bangkok, Thailand.

Landmark agreement offers a brighter future for migrating right whales

Margaret Cooney — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 16:39:13 +0000

Margaret Cooney

Tue, 12/18/2012

Recently an agreement was launched marking the beginning of a new way to support clean, sustainable, offshore energy development, AND conserve our nation’s marine animals.

As climate talks close, World Bank issues gloomy prophesy on the impacts of global warming

Paul Todd — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 15:55:25 +0000

Paul Todd

Wed, 12/12/2012

The perennial round of negotiations surrounding climate change ended over the weekend – perennial because the yearl