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IFAW explores new ways to improve conditions for animals, people, and the place we call home - and we’ve been leading the way for over 50 years.

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23 EU member states missed the deadline to transpose new #environmentalcrime rules. The EU Commission opened legal action last week. Next up: national strategies, due by May 2027. IFAW and six partners have published guidance to help. Read more:👇 ifaw.org/international/resou…
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📢 On 4 June, at the 35th session of the UN #CCPCJ, IFAW and partner NGOs will jointly host a side-event to highlight the legal trade in illegally sourced species. The event will be live-streamed on Zoom. Join us! us02web.zoom.us/j/8807042138… #wildlifecrime #wildlifetrafficking
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The European Parliament has today called for a science-based recovery of the #BalticSea and is calling for evidence-based #fisheries management. A step in the right direction for one of the most polluted seas in the world. Read our full statement: ifaw.org/international/press…
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📊 69% of Europeans would accept longer delivery times to protect marine life from underwater noise pollution. 🌊 That's a remarkable finding and a clear signal to the EU as it develops its new Ocean Act. 🚢 Time to bring in mandatory ship speed reductions. #BlueSpeeds
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New polling across 5 European countries shows 89% of people want urgent action on underwater noise pollution from shipping once they know about it. The good news? There's a simple fix. IFAW is calling for #BlueSpeeds to protect our oceans. Read more: 👇 ifaw.org/international/journ…

Europeans back action to quiet our ocean and protect marine life

While underwater noise pollution remains widely overlooked, Europeans overwhelmingly support action to address it once they understand its impact.

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Underwater noise from shipping is one of the biggest - and least talked about - threats to marine life. New polling shows 80% of Europeans support action. IFAW is calling on the EU to make ship speed reductions mandatory. Read more: 👇 ifaw.org/international/press…

Majority of European citizens support action on underwater noise

80% of Europeans strongly back marine protection and ship speed reduction due to impacts on marine life.

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#WildlifeTrafficking generates up to USD 23 billion a year, and #socialmedia is helping to drive demand. In April, IFAW sat down with six French content creators to figure out how to change that. Read the takeaways here: 👇 ifaw.org/journal/content-cre…

Content creators join the fight against wildlife trafficking

The creators shared what they know works with their audiences—humor, clear and simple fact-checking, personal storytelling, and strong calls to action.

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This “adorable” African grey parrot is a trafficked wild animal. Most people who like this content love animals. But that’s the problem. Your engagement directly fuels wildlife trafficking & drives demand. Disengage now. Visit the link below to stop the suffering. #LikedToDeath
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Exotic pets: why wild animals are being liked to death

Often referred to as exotic pets, these are wild animals kept in captivity, and their trade is driving wildlife trafficking, suffering & biodiversity loss

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Wild animals kept as pets are being liked to death. Disengage now to stop the suffering. Learn more here: ifaw.org/campaigns/wildlife-… #LikedToDeath
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It probably felt harmless. You liked a video. Maybe left a comment… or shared with a friend. But this ‘cute’ serval is actually a trafficked wild animal. And your engagement directly fuels wildlife trafficking and drives demand.
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Wild animals kept as pets are being liked to death. Disengage now and visit the link to stop the suffering. ifaw.org/campaigns/wildlife-… #LikedToDeath

Exotic pets: why wild animals are being liked to death

Often referred to as exotic pets, these are wild animals kept in captivity, and their trade is driving wildlife trafficking, suffering & biodiversity loss

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82% of Europeans say #WildlifeTrafficking is a serious problem. Yet, only 1 in 3 know that Europe is a major hub for it. Our new research shows the awareness gap fuelling the crisis. Read more: 👇 ifaw.org/press-releases/like… #LikedToDeath

Europeans’ love of wild animals fuelling wildlife trafficking

New research shows great public concern about wildlife trafficking, yet many people don't connect it to wild animal pet trade which is a major driver.

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Last week, IFAW and partner NGOs met with EU Commissioner @JessikaRoswall to discuss #wildlifetrafficking, loopholes in #ivory restrictions, and wildlife-related #cybercrime. Here's what was on the table: ifaw.org/international/journ…

IFAW meets EU Commissioner for stronger wildlife protections

Wildlife trafficking is one of the world’s most lucrative criminal trades, threatening elephants, seals, reptiles, birds, and countless other species.

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🚢 The new #EUPortsStrategy proposes digital optimisation, a chance to enforce slower ship speeds and reduce collisions with marine mammals. However, it risks weakening #biodiversity protections and ignores #WildlifeTrafficking at ports. Read more: ifaw.org/international/press…

Smarter ports must also mean safer seas for marine life

Today, the European Commission published its new EU Ports Strategy, which sets the direction for the development of European ports in the coming years.

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#England has a new #AnimalWelfare Strategy, but will it deliver real protection for wild animals? We welcome important commitments, but some gaps remain. Here’s what needs to happen next. 👇 ifaw.org/uk/journal/england-… @IFAWUK
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The #HighSeasTreaty unlocks a new era of ocean conservation. Countries can now begin proposing marine protected areas across the high seas—places where protection could have far-reaching benefits for biodiversity, climate, and communities.
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The path is clear: science-based, collaborative solutions must lead the way. IFAW welcomes this critical step forward. Read our latest statement: ifaw.org/international/press…

High Seas Treaty into force, a historic leap for ocean protection

The High Seas Treaty (BBNJ Agreement) enters into force, unlocking the first legally binding framework to conserve and sustainably use marine biodiversity

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Today, the #HighSeasTreaty enters into force — a historic moment for our #ocean. For the first time, we have a global, legally binding framework to protect marine #biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction, covering nearly half the planet.
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This is more than a diplomatic win. It’s a signal that meaningful action for marine wildlife and ecosystems can begin now. IFAW is proud to stand with global partners as we turn this promise into protection.
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Learn more about what comes next: ifaw.org/international/press…

High Seas Treaty into force, a historic leap for ocean protection

The High Seas Treaty (BBNJ Agreement) enters into force, unlocking the first legally binding framework to conserve and sustainably use marine biodiversity

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