#animal welfare News
A new study finds that shark mortality increased by 4 per cent in coastal fisheries and decreased by 7 per cent in pelagic fisheries, between 2012 and 2019, despite legislation to ban shark finning increasing tenfold over this period.
NGOs in the Malaysian state of Sabah want oil palm companies and other land managers to plant Ficus species to increase habitat for threatened wildlife.
Food & Agriculture
Indonesia’s ‘extreme’ wildlife market, in pictures
Traditional bushmeat markets like the one in Tomohon, North Sulawesi, have existed for centuries. But as moral questions and health risks hang over the sale of wildlife in the post-Covid era, will the practice of selling wild bat, rat, pig and dog meat persist in Indonesia?
Policy & Finance
Calls grow for stricter law on wildlife trafficking in Indonesia
With protected animals widely available to buy online, some lawmakers want the wildlife conservation law urgently revised.
#animal welfare Opinion
Lifestyle
Vegetarian by default
Switching menus so meat is not the default option dramatically reduces meat consumption. But will the effects last?
Vibes are more important than looks. And how about volunteering at a shelter, or helping your neighbour dog-sit instead?
Policy & Finance
Endangered wildlife should pay for its own protection
Giving wild apes digital wallets linked to their identities would mean that they will be able to 'spend money' on their own protection. This could increase their chances of survival.
The United Kingdom has extended its Animal Welfare Bill to include octopuses, crabs and lobsters as sentient beings.
Policy & Finance
Veganism and finance
#animal welfare Videos
The Green Mortician is the city-state's first water cremation service, which has a small carbon footprint compared to traditional funeral options.
Carbon & Climate
Dr Sylvia Earle: Why are we waging war on nature?
Exclusive
In this exclusive interview to mark Earth Day, Eco-Business speaks to Dr Sylvia Earle, oceanographer and founder of Mission Blue, who draws the link between our climate crisis and the health of our oceans.
#animal welfare Podcasts
Carbon & Climate
Deep sea mining: An ‘illusion of free goods waiting to be captured’
Exclusive
Oceanographer Dr Sylvia Earle speaks to Eco-Business in this exclusive podcast about the irreversible damage deep sea mining will cause, the link between the oceans and our global climate, and the role that we can all play in 'being at peace' with nature.
Food & Agriculture
Low-emissions cows: Can the dairy industry reach net zero?
Methane emissions, deforestation, water pollution, antibiotics overuse, animal welfare — the dairy industry faces a farmyard of sustainability issues. Eco-Business asked United States Dairy Export Council's Karen Scanlon how dairy farms can lighten their environmental impact.
#animal welfare Press Releases
Zoological Society of London
Whales forced to abandon historic coastal homes
Clean Arctic Alliance
NGOs call on UN shipping body to reduce underwater noise impact on marine life
Singapore International Foundation
Singapore International Foundation’s 'Our Better World' inspires 1.2 million acts to drive positive change
Global Food Partners
Global Food Partners opens stakeholder consultation on cage-free reporting platform
#animal welfare Research
Eco-Business, supported by Boehringer Ingelheim
Moving towards a rabies-free Southeast Asia
Aquatic Life Institute
Benefits of aquatic animal welfare for sustainability
