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
Kenya drought: why disaster preparedness is important
With an impending drought in Turkana County in the North-East of Kenya, we’ve been on the ground assessing the situation to see what animal welfare challenges...
Remembering the animal survivors of Japan three years later
Today marks the third anniversary of the earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan in 2011. As we reflect on the devastating impact of the disaster, it is an...
Reflections from the Philippines: diary of World Animal Protection disaster response team member
In November 2013, entire communities in the Philippines were devastated by ‘super’ Typhoon Haiyan, which was larger than Hurricane Sandy and Hurricane Katrina...