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Controversial proposal to sell 100 000kg ivory stockpile shelved

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

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Fri, 12/21/2012

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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.

New study investigates the Internet puppy trade across the U.S.

adintino — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 18:08:47 +0000

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Tue, 12/11/2012

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A new investigation into online puppy sales highlights the problem of the Internet being used as a tool for exploiting dogs and consumers.

IFAW Joins U.S. State Department on Wildlife Conservation Day

adintino — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 17:13:29 +0000

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Mon, 12/03/2012

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Promoting the conservation and protection of endangered species, the U.S. State Department has declared December 4, Wildlife Conservation Day and calls on individuals around the globe to join the fight by signing its Wildlife Pledge to help save imperiled wild animals. The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW – www.ifaw.org), which works in all corners of the world to stop the illicit and brutal trade in wildlife, is proud to support the U.S. State Department in this urgently needed initiative.

New EU Environment Action Programme neglects wildlife in crisis

adintino — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 14:31:46 +0000

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Thu, 11/29/2012

The new Environment Action Programme adopted today is a clear signal that the environment remains a priority for the European Union. However, the continued unsustainable use and abuse of wildlife calls for more urgent and drastic measures than those outlined in the programme according to the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW - www.ifaw.org). As an international animal welfare NGO with local expertise and projects from South Africa to Russia, from Australia to Canada, IFAW has first-hand and daily experience with the disappearance of wildlife.

Japan’s appetite for whale meat wanes along with support for whaling

adintino — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 15:52:16 +0000

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Tue, 11/27/2012

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– Despite thousands of whales still being cruelly harpooned for commercial reasons each year, whale meat consumption in Japan along with support for whaling are both surprisingly low, polling released today by the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW www.ifaw.org) reveals.

The survey by Nippon Research Center* on behalf of IFAW, found 88.8% of Japanese people have not bought any whale meat in the last 12 months, while just 27% of respondents expressed support for whaling and only 11% said they support it strongly.

EU Parliament calls on Japan to stop whaling or risk harpooning trade talks

adintino — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 12:57:12 +0000

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Thu, 10/25/2012

The European Parliament today called for an end to Japanese so-called ‘scientific whaling’ as part of a resolution on EU-Japan trade talks. The adopted text notes the serious divergences between the EU and Japan on issues related to the management of fisheries and whaling, notably Japan’s whaling under the guise of science.
This news was welcomed by the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW - www.ifaw.org).