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
Courageous puppy fights for life amid chaos of Ecuador earthquake
Following the devastating April earthquake in Ecuador, aftershocks continue daily. Injured animals are scared and stressed, including one young pup named...
After the devastating earthquake, World Animal Protection travels to Ecuador to assess the situation for animals
Six provinces have declared a state of emergency after being hit by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake. Thousands of animals are likely to need our help.
Cyclone Pam: Vanuatu shaken but not defeated
When Cyclone Pam struck Vanuatu in March last year, thousands of pigs, chickens, goats and cows were killed and injured and their housing was completely...