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Extinct woolly mammoth proposal withdrawn but global wildlife conference agrees to study mammoth ivory trade to determine its impact on elephant ivory trade
GENEVA—A proposal to list the extinct woolly mammoth on Appendix II was withdrawn at the meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) in Geneva. Instead, the Parties agreed that the CITES Secretariat will
Glass frogs left to fend for themselves in unregulated pet trade as European Union votes against protections at global CITES wildlife conference
GENEVA—Tropical rainforests in Central America will continue to be plundered for tiny translucent glass frogs to supply the pet trade in Europe and elsewhere, after a proposal for international trade controls failed at the Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on International Trade in
Momentous decision by CITES to limit trade in wild caught African elephants from Zimbabwe and Botswana for zoos to “exceptional circumstances” with independent oversight
GENEVA—Wildlife experts from animal protection charity Humane Society International are celebrating a momentous win for elephants at the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), where delegates have just affirmed in
As Amazon burns, 135 animal species win protections at global CITES wildlife conference where nations closed in on reckless trade and commercial exploitation of flora and fauna
This release has been corrected. GENEVA—One hundred and thirty-five * wild animal species received protections against unsustainable international trade at the 18 th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) that concluded today in Geneva. Most
Tesco commits to selling only cage-free eggs in Southeast Asia
UK—British retail giant Tesco has announced a cage-free egg policy for its businesses in Malaysia and Thailand. By 2028, all brands of eggs sold at Tesco Malaysia and Tesco Lotus (Thailand) will come from cage-free hens. The multinational groceries and general merchandise retailer also committed to
Animal protection organizations roar to shun South Africa’s “Snuggle Scam” this World Animal Day
JOHANNESBURG—Animal protection organisations Humane Society International/Africa and FOUR PAWS South Africa join forces this World Animal Day with a roaring call to protect lions in South Africa from tourist exploitation. The organisations are urging travellers, travel guides and tour operators to
¡Su Majestad la Reina prescinde de las pieles!
LONDRES– Su Majestad la Reina Isabel II del Reino Unido ya abandonó las pieles, una noticia que fue muy bien recibida por parte de los activistas de #FurFreeBritain en la importante organización protectora de animales Humane Society International/RU. El anuncio de la medida para descartar las pieles
Working with Financial Institutions to Improve Farm Animal Welfare
HSI’s Farm Animal Welfare and Protection program works with producers, restaurant companies, supermarkets, manufacturers, food service providers and hotel chains to transition their animal agriculture production and supply chains to higher welfare systems. Financial institutions such as commercial
VIDEO: Search & rescue mission for wildlife survivors on Australia’s ‘apocalyptic’ Kangaroo Island as federal government pledges aid for wildlife recovery
Note: See ENDS at bottom for the latest videos and updates on our rescue efforts. Kangaroo Island, South Australia – Animal charity Humane Society International has deployed a disaster response team to Kangaroo Island on a search and rescue mission for wildlife survivors of the bushfires that have
VIDEO: Starvation and dehydration are driving more animal victims of Australia’s fires into care on Kangaroo Island
Kangaroo Island, South Australia–As the search-and-rescue mission for wildlife survivors of Australia’s Kangaroo Island bushfires continues, animal charity Humane Society International says the number of animals needing to be taken into care is increasing as starvation and dehydration start to hit
Wildlife campaigners rejoice as Indian elephant, jaguar, great Indian bustard and threatened sharks win protections at Migratory Species Convention
Gandhinagar -- Representatives from more than 130 nations agreed to vital protections for migratory wild species at what’s being hailed as a landmark wildlife convention in Gandhinagar, India. Delegates agreed to increased or first-time conservation protection status for the endangered Mainland
Seven ways to be a wildlife warrior
Around the world, many thousands of wild animals are exploited for human entertainment, food, fashion and frippery, or killed or injured through poisons and traps, not only causing immense animal suffering but also threatening many species with extinction. According to a UN report, species
Coronavirus (COVID-19) FAQ
Thank you for remembering animals during this difficult time. They still need our help and we are continuing our work worldwide as well as we can despite this crisis. As always, we are so grateful for your support. What is HSI doing during this crisis? With the aim of preventing pet abandonment and
Joint statement on the COP28 UAE Declaration on Climate and Health
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates—We, the undersigned organizations, welcome the endorsement of more than 120 countries to the COP28 UAE Declaration on Climate and Health, which emphasizes the importance of integrating health into climate policies. In particular, we appreciate the recognition of the
Gestation Crates
Pigs are intelligent, highly social animals, yet many sows (female pigs) around the world are treated as piglet-producing units at factory farms that use intensive confinement systems. These sows suffer through rapid cycles of impregnation, giving birth, and nursing. During their four-month
Avon se une a la campaña #BeCrueltyFree [#no a la crueldad animal] de Humane Society International que hace un llamamiento en pro de la prohibición mundial de las pruebas de productos cosméticos realizadas en animales
LONDRES — Avon Products, Inc. (NYSE: AVP), anuncia el día de hoy su respaldo a la prohibición mundial de las pruebas de productos cosméticos realizadas en animales, dando su apoyo a Humane Society International en su iniciativa #BeCrueltyFree. La campaña están a la vanguardia de la reforma
Embedding cage-free egg production within sustainability programs: lessons from the hospitality sector
BANGKOK—Cage-free egg sourcing is becoming a sustainability priority for the Southeast Asian hospitality sector. To better understand how sustainability procurement managers are responding, and to support and accelerate further progress, Humane Society International convened a virtual workshop of
South Korea laboratory animal statistics reveal shocking figures of animal suffering
SEOUL—The annual statistics on laboratory animal use for 2020 revealed disappointing trends with regards to animal testing in South Korea. According to the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency, 4,141,433 animals were used for testing in 2020, up 11.5% compared to the previous year (3,712,380 in 2019)