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Our Lungs Are Burning
03.09.2019

Since July, nightmarish fires have scorched over 6 million acres of Siberian forest. In Alaska, fires have consumed over 2.5 million acres of tundra & cold forest, making experts fear the combination of wildfires + climate change could permanently alter the region’s ecosystem.

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How Odisha’s Disaster Plan Saved People and Animal...
27.08.2019

“India’s zero-casualty approach to managing extreme weather events is a major contribution to the implementation of the Sendai Framework and the reduction of loss of life from such events,” said Mami Mizutori, Head of the Geneva-based UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR).

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Climate Change: The silent terminator that could m...
16.07.2019

Irregular changes in climate and extreme weather events are already affecting biodiversity across the globe. Sea levels are rising, and oceans are becoming warmer, which increases the frequency of cyclones. More prolonged, more intense droughts threaten crops, wildlife, and freshwater supplies. Our planet’s diversity of life is at risk because of the erratic climate. Climate change poses a fundamental threat to species, communities, and people’s livelihood.

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Landmark strategy will protect animals across Afri...
17.09.2019

​​​​Billions of animals will be protected from disasters under the new animal health strategy for Africa (AHSA) that we helped create.

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Our Lungs Are Burning
03.09.2019

Since July, nightmarish fires have scorched over 6 million acres of Siberian forest. In Alaska, fires have consumed over 2.5 million acres of tundra & cold forest, making experts fear the combination of wildfires + climate change could permanently alter the region’s ecosystem.

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How Odisha’s Disaster Plan Saved People and Animal...
27.08.2019

“India’s zero-casualty approach to managing extreme weather events is a major contribution to the implementation of the Sendai Framework and the reduction of loss of life from such events,” said Mami Mizutori, Head of the Geneva-based UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR).

Learn more
1019959

Climate Change: The silent terminator that could m...
16.07.2019

Irregular changes in climate and extreme weather events are already affecting biodiversity across the globe. Sea levels are rising, and oceans are becoming warmer, which increases the frequency of cyclones. More prolonged, more intense droughts threaten crops, wildlife, and freshwater supplies. Our planet’s diversity of life is at risk because of the erratic climate. Climate change poses a fundamental threat to species, communities, and people’s livelihood.

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Drought and Desertification
18.06.2019

The 2019 World Day to Combat Drought and Desertification celebrates the 25 years of progress made by countries on sustainable land management. This year it is celebrated under the theme "Let's grow the future together" that encourages to look at the broad picture of the next 25 years where we will achieve land degradation neutrality.

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Hurricane Season 2019: Uncertain Future for Over 7...
11.06.2019

According to the World Veterinary Association, more than 70% of the world’s most impoverished communities depend on livestock for milk, meat, eggs and income.

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#DontForgetThem
07.05.2019

Animals are the forgotten victims of disasters. Millions of them suffer and die needlessly each year.

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We move Guatemala to save animals from disasters
27.03.2019

We have moved the Guatemala government to include animals in their national disaster response plans.

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Working with the Costa Rican Red Cross to help ani...
27.03.2019

We concluded a three-day training workshop on protecting animals in disasters for 25 members of the Costa Rican Red Cross at their headquarters in San José during the first week of march.

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Are animals in disasters being ignored?
27.03.2019

What do people in government and ostriches have in common? For many animal owners the answer is pretending to ignore the impending threat.

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Why funding Animals in Disasters Can Help Disaster...
18.03.2019

As a fundraiser, I genuinely need to be moved by the work of an organisation. I need to understand the sense of purpose of why I’m raising funds, and ask myself how can I personally make a difference with my team?

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The changing role of women in pastoral communities...
08.03.2019

22 year old Agnes Ouleko has lost four of her goats and one cow in three lion attacks this year. Agnes is a member of the pastoral Masai community, and as an owner of several goats and cows, she is responsible for their care. When men are away, it is women like Agnes who fight the predators by themselves to protect the lives of their livestock.

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