Animals matter in the Pacific Nations
May 12, 2011
In a recent trip to the Marshall Islands, WSPA representatives were involved in discussions with the Minister of Resources and Development, who has expressed an interest in our campaign for a Universal Declaration for Animal Welfare (UDAW). With Fiji, Palau, Samoa and Tonga already having endorsed the UDAW, the region is showing strong support.
Have a look at the video that was shown to officials as part of our lobbying efforts, which includes views from Government officials and farmers from Papua New Guinea and Samoa. It was used to illustrate at Governmental level the importance of animal welfare, as recognised by Pacific Islanders themselves, and to demonstrate the need for a UDAW.
Have a look at the video that was shown to officials as part of our lobbying efforts, which includes views from Government officials and farmers from Papua New Guinea and Samoa. It was used to illustrate at Governmental level the importance of animal welfare, as recognised by Pacific Islanders themselves, and to demonstrate the need for a UDAW.
Following endorsement in Samoa, WSPA is partnering with the Ministry of Agriculture to develop animal welfare legislation and integrate these welfare concepts into existing farmer training. We hope neighbouring UN Pacific nations will follow their lead in signing up to the principle of a UDAW.
Do animals matter to you? For more information on the UDAW please see click here.
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