Apr 5, 2011New economic study reveals why Norwegian whaling belongs in the pastA new economic study on Norwegian whaling proves the cruelty of this industry is both outdated and unnecessary.
Apr 4, 2011Rabies cases on decline in Bali as first round of vaccination completedWSPA is celebrating, along with the Bali government and WSPA partner BAWA, the achievement of an important milestone in Bali’s historic campaign to eradicate rabies.
Apr 4, 2011WSPA and the FAO call for global dog population body International experts identify the need for a technical forum to tackle some of the challenges that face dog population management around the world.
Apr 1, 2011Norwegian whaling season begins as appetite for whale meat fadesNorway’s 2011 whaling season has officially begun ahead of renewed calls for the Norwegian government to rethink its whaling policy.
Mar 24, 2011WSPA announces action plan to assist Japan’s animalsWSPA is launching an animal relief effort in the acute phase of post-disaster recovery in Japan.
Mar 18, 2011WSPA Partner provokes Vietnamese crackdown on bear bile tourismThe Vietnamese government has announced a crackdown on illegal bear bile tourism, following reports of bile extraction for tourists by our member society ENV.
Feb 18, 2011WSPA celebrates withdrawal of plans of UK’s first mega dairyWSPA is celebrating following the withdrawal of what would have been Western Europe’s largest dairy, at Nocton in England.
Feb 18, 2011WSPA supporters prompt action on reindeer crueltyScandinavian decision-makers heed call to action on reindeer cruelty following widespread condemnation by WSPA supporters
Feb 18, 2011Surrounded by protests on all sides, Japan quits whale hunt mid-seasonFaced with action by activists and under more intense diplomatic pressure, Japan has stopped annual whale hunt, after killing a fraction of its self-allocated quota.
Feb 7, 2011Freedom for three more bearsOn 30 January, three more bears were rescued from the Layyah district, Punjab in Pakistan and have now been taken to the newly opened Balkasar Sanctuary.
