IMPLEMENTING THE DECLARATION OF THE

 60TH ANNUAL DPI/NGO CONFERENCE

 

The Impact of Climate Change on 

Livestock and Animal Welfare
ADMIN & EDITORS CHAPTERS & WORKING GRPS WELCOME

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COORDINATORS

(1) Larry W. Roeder, Jr., MS.  UN Affairs Director, World Society for the Protection of Animals.  undirector@wspausa.org, 26128 Talamore Drive, South Riding, Virginia 20152.

(2) Jennifer Lanier, Ph.D, Research Manager, WSPA, World Society for the Protection of Animals, 89 Albert Embankment, London, UK SE1 7TP, Tel: +44 (0) 207 840 4271,  jenniferlanier@wspa-international.org.

(3) Lorna Sherwood, Research Officer, WSPA, World Society for the Protection of Animals, LornaSherwood@wspa-international.org
THE ISSUE  
  The purpose of this working group is to review current scientific and empirical evidence on the impact of climate change on sentient animals, to report on specific action now being taken by civil society and and to recommend specific actions that can be implemented by UN agencies, governments and civil society at large.

Background. The prevalence of disasters and adverse weather conditions is increasing worldwide due to climate change, with particularly devastating effects on developing countries.   Animals should be protected from the hazards of climate change because of their intrinsic value; but also because it makes good sense as humanitarian policy. Of the one billion poorest people on the earth, fully 800 million totally depend on animals for a living -- without whom they would thrust in a deepening spiral of despair.  Billions more relay on animals for a living to some degree, as well as for food security or cultural identification.   Changes in the climate directly impact marine, avian and land animals.

CHAPTER TEXT The latest version of the actual chapter is linked from here.   Draft One:
PARTICIPANTS Broad participation by civil society is encouraged
 
  1. Larry W. Roeder., Jr. MS, UN Affairs Director, WSPA, World Society for the Protection of Animals. (Editor) undirector@wspausa.org

  2. Dr. Jennifer L. Lanier, Ph.D., Research Manager, WSPA, World Society for the Protection of Animals, 89 Albert Embankment, London, UK SE1 7TP, Tel: +44 (0) 207 840 4271,  jenniferlanier@wspa-international.org

  3. David Bowles, Head of External Affairs, RSPCA, Royal Society for the Protection of Animals, DBOWLES@rspca.org.uk
  4. Cindy Milburn Senior Adviser (Research and Development) IFAW, International Fund for Animal Welfare, CMilburn@ifaw.org
  5. Danielle Nierenberg Animal Agriculture and Climate Change Specialist, HSUS,  The Humane Society of the United States dnierenberg@humanesociety.org
  6. Joyce D'Silva, Ambassador,  Compassion in World Farming Wendy@ciwf.org.uk
  7. Gerardo Huertas, M.Sc. Biol., WSPA Disaster Operations Director – The Americas,P.O. Box 516-3000, Costa Rica
  8. Lorna Sherwood, Research Officer, WSPA, London LornaSherwood@wspa-international.org
NEWS This working group intends to have regular meetings and internet discussions around this topic and will engage in continued dialogue and collaboration with other NGO’s and organizations. In addition, we will continue updating our assigned website and post relevant news and events
BIBLIOGRAPHY This section will include a bibliography of scientific articles, guidelines, conference proceedings and UN documents as applicable.
LINKS Links to relevant organizations and web sites.
PICTURES, CHARTS AND FILMS Links to pictures, charts and films
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

Recommendations are to be implemented in a collaborative fashion among several agencies and civil society. Recommendations are aimed at building on local capacities, strengthening existing structures and empowering local communities.