Animals in disasters
For over half a century, World Animal Protection has been a beacon of hope, saving countless animals from the brink of disaster. But we recognize that to create lasting change, we must address the root causes of these crises.
50 years of disaster response and resilience building
For more than 50 years, we have moved fast to protect animals affected by earthquakes, fires, floods, droughts, typhoons, and other disasters. Our leadership in disaster risk reduction has empowered governments and communities worldwide to act preemptively, reducing harm.
As we've confronted these challenges head-on, a troubling trend has become clear: disasters are intensifying.
Confronting the root causes
Climate change, driven by factory farming:
Our planet is witnessing a surge in the frequency and intensity of disasters, with climate change being a significant catalyst. Alarmingly, the factory farming industry stands as a dominant force accelerating this change. By producing vast amounts of greenhouse gases, factory farms magnify risks, imperiling animals, decimating habitats, and jeopardizing communities.
Unsustainable animal feed trade:
A staggering 80% of all global land-use shifts can be attributed to agriculture. Delve deeper, and you'll find that nearly the same percentage of this land caters to livestock - fueling them with expansive crops designed for animal feed. As factory farms proliferate, they intensify this strain, potentially demanding even more sprawling expanses of land for feed crops by the close of this decade.
Our work
Relief efforts begin to protect animals in Vanuatu
Our disaster response team has landed in Vanuatu and is planning our relief operation in cooperation with the National Disaster Management Office.
After Cyclone Pam devastation, we are headed to Vanuatu to help animals
Our disaster response team is on its way to help animals in need in Vanuatu after Cyclone Pam, one of the biggest storms to ever hit the island, swept through...
Malawi flooding brings threat of disease to animals and communities
In Chikwawa, Malawi, where communities have been devastated by heavy rain, we're supplying medication and vet treatment to over a hundred thousand animals.