beyond rescue: animals in disasters - Europe
beyond rescue: animals in disasters - Europe
As disasters escalate in frequency and severity, they cause massive devastation. Europe is no exception. Companion animals, farm animals and wildlife are all victims when disasters strike, inflicting habitat loss, injury and death. They lack the much needed support mechanisms that human society relies on in response to disasters.
That is why IFAW advocates the inclusion of animals and animal rescue organizations in disaster management policies and planning. In Europe, we need to scale up from personal preparedness measures to functional systems across all layers of government.
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Every problem has a solution, every solution needs support.
The problems we face are urgent, complicated, and resistant to change. Real solutions demand creativity, hard work, and involvement from people like you.