World Animal Protection

Canada signs on to global initiative to protect marine wildlife

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Thursday, September 20, 2018
Environmental impact of fishing, Ghost net, Water pollution, Global Green Growth Institute, World Animal Protection

HALIFAX, Sept. 20, 2018 /CNW/ - Marine animals in Canada will soon be getting more protection as Canada has signed on to the Global Ghost Gear Initiative or GGGI.

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  • HALIFAX, Sept. 20, 2018 /CNW/ - Marine animals in Canada will soon be getting more protection as Canada has signed on to the Global Ghost Gear Initiative or GGGI.
  • This initiative was founded in 2015 by World Animal Protection , an organization working to end the suffering of animals worldwide.
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    About the Global Ghost Gear Initiative (GGGI): Founded by World Animal Protection in 2015, the GGGI is the first initiative dedicated to tackling the problem of ghost fishing gear at a global scale.
  • This cross-sectoral alliance works to improve the health of marine ecosystems, protect marine animals from harm and safeguard human health and livelihoods.

New research shows major global supermarket chains at risk of losing customers over poor pig welfare

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Tuesday, April 17, 2018
Livestock, Food and drink, Animal rights, Meat industry, Pork, Animal welfare, Intensive animal farming, World Animal Protection, Domestic pig, Agriculture, Animal welfare and rights in Australia, Voiceless

But major supermarket brands have the power to end the cruel suffering of pigs farmed for pork, says World Animal Protection .

Key Points: 
  • But major supermarket brands have the power to end the cruel suffering of pigs farmed for pork, says World Animal Protection .
  • The global animal welfare organization is calling on leading global supermarketsto source their pork from suppliers with high animal welfare standards or to risk losing customers.
  • As the demand for cheap pork continues to grow around the world, factory farming is working animals harder than ever.
  • World Animal Protection influences decision-makers to put animals on the global agenda, and inspires people to change animals' lives for the better.