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‘Our Shared Future | Securing Animal Welfare, Human Wellbeing, and Sustainability in India', a collaborative report by India Animal Fund (IAF) and Dasra looks at animal welfare in India from the perspective of the Five Freedoms Framework, established in 1965. It assesses practices in four key segments: farmed animals, working animals, community animals, and animals used for testing and experimentation. Read the report to learn the gaps which exist on the ground, as well as the challenges which human communities face while trying to implement welfare. Report available on www.indiaanimalfund.org #saveanimals #savetheplanet #sentientbeings #nonprofit #sustainability #animalhealthcare #animalhealth #socialimpact #animalprotection #ecology

How do connections between animal, human and ecological suffering manifest? Read 'Our Shared Future | Securing Animal Welfare, Human Wellbeing, and Sustainability in India', a collaborative report by India Animal Fund (IAF) and Dasra. Visit www.indiaanimalfund.org to know more! #saveanimals #savetheplanet #sentientbeings #nonprofit #sustainability #animalhealthcare #animalhealth #socialimpact #animalprotection #ecology

Ethical Exports Matter. At #TheArkWildlifeExporters we understand the importance of #ethicalwildlifeexports for conservation, animal welfare, and sustaining healthy ecosystems. Learn more about our services here: https://lnkd.in/dAN6E6-N #WildlifeExport #WildlifeTransport #CustomCrates #SafeTravel

I'm excited to share that I'm joining the Farmed Animal Welfare Incubator program by Welfare Matters. This intensive 8-week program will equip me with the skills and resources to design and (hopefully) launch a high-impact project dedicated to improving the welfare of farmed animals in Southeast Asia. Why farmed animals? When we talk about animal welfare, most of us think of dogs and cats. While they undoubtedly deserve our love, they represent a tiny fraction of animals harmed by humans. The reality of animal agriculture: 🐤 Kills 80 billion land animals every year (that’s ten times the entire human population!) 🌳 Is the biggest driver of deforestation, destroying vital ecosystems 😷 Has caused multiple zoonotic disease outbreaks, including H1N1 swine flu & H5N1 bird flu, driven by overcrowding on farms Beyond these statistics lies immense suffering. Broiler chickens raised for meat, for instance, are selectively bred to undergo rapid growth far beyond what is natural. This can lead to severe health problems, such as sudden death syndrome or excruciating lameness as their legs are unable to support their heavy bodies. Over the past year, I've been thinking a lot about how to contribute more meaningfully to a better world. Animal agriculture is a highly neglected issue and one that is growing rapidly, especially in Asia. I believe it deserves a lot more of our attention. I have so much to learn and I'm excited to be working with experienced advocates and talented incubatees who share my passion for building a more compassionate food system. #AnimalWelfare #AnimalAdvocacy #EffectiveAltruism #NonprofitEntrepreneurship Sources: https://lnkd.in/gT84UTDs | https://lnkd.in/gf-KHwRE | https://lnkd.in/gwNWKWkZ

Regarding #SDGs, animal welfare needs to be part of the conversation. Register now for the World Federation for Animals online side event, which focuses on a holistic approach for a more positive future for everyone: bit.ly/animals4SDGs

Our CSR newsletter issue is out! With India Animal Fund’s (IAF) strategic interventions, we bring to you our journey with our partners, a journey where our collaborative efforts are making a difference to facilitate a more just and equitable society for all sentient beings. This edition is an overview of how CSR plays a critical role in empowering the intersection of human health, environmental sustainability and animal welfare. https://lnkd.in/gE3rfU6s [ Save stray animals, adopt don’t shop, strays of Instagram, love animals, compassion for animals, animal rescue, world animal day, help animals, make a difference ]

As I begin my first day as Director General of the World Organisation for Animal Health, I am filled with hope. Hope and determination, that together we will affront critical animal health and welfare challenges ahead of us. Animal health is central to key global issues such as food security, economic stability, trade, public health, biodiversity, and climate change mitigation. WOAH must continue to grow and evolve. And everyone's support is needed to make it happen. Because animal health is our health, it’s everyone’s health. #OneHealth. Watch and read about the three key priorities I plan to focus on during my tenure: https://lnkd.in/eeThvgPJ and https://lnkd.in/e3Z7zegS

During the virtual roundtable discussion, we delved into crucial themes from our flagship report, ‘Our Shared Future | Securing Animal Welfare, Human Wellbeing, and Sustainability in India.’ As thought leaders and experts uncovered crucial insights, together, we explored the vital link between animal welfare and human health, sustainable practices in animal care, and impactful collaborations. To witness this pivotal conversation, visit https://lnkd.in/gzDXdpyG - Dasra #saveanimals #savetheplanet #sentientbeings #nonprofit #sustainability #animalhealthcare #animalhealth #socialimpact #animalprotection #ecology

During the virtual roundtable discussion, we delved into crucial themes from our flagship report, ‘Our Shared Future | Securing Animal Welfare, Human Wellbeing, and Sustainability in India.’ As thought leaders and experts uncovered crucial insights, together, we explored the vital link between animal welfare and human health, sustainable practices in animal care, and impactful collaborations. To witness this pivotal conversation, visit https://lnkd.in/gzDXdpyG - Dasra #saveanimals #savetheplanet #sentientbeings #nonprofit #sustainability #animalhealthcare #animalhealth #socialimpact #animalprotection #ecology

In 2023, our Federation of over 50 NGOs, made significant strides in advocating for global policy change to prioritise animal welfare as a fundamental aspect of sustainable development. We focused on embedding considerations of animal welfare into the frameworks of international health, food, and environmental systems. Our collaborative efforts have begun to reshape how animal welfare is viewed and integrated on a global scale, marking a pivotal step towards a more ethical and sustainable future. Dive into our 2023 Annual Review and learn more about our journey towards creating a global impact for animals, together. https://lnkd.in/gRcB7tFK