Reminder: #HLPF2021 event on re-evaluating our relationship with humans, animals, and the environment post COVID. @EcoHealthNYC Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) Compassion in World Farming UK ILRI.org OIEAnimalHealth European Commission 13 July 2021 13:00 EDT // 18:00 BST sustainabledevelopment.un.org/index.php?page… #OneWelfareforSDGs AITC_UN

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STARTING IN 30 MINUTES: AITC_UN's side event for #HLPF2021! FREE TO ATTEND ONLINE - register at sustainabledevelopment.un.org/index.php?page…

"The 2030 Agenda sets up a clear vision in which humanity lives in harmony with nature, and wildlife and other animals are protected." Varda Mehrotra Asia for Animals Coalition #HLPF2021

Ian Redmond: "People are now scared of wildlife, but wildlife only transmit viruses when humans capture, handle, and butcher them." Ian Redmond #HLPF2021 EVENT LIVE NOW: sustainabledevelopment.un.org/index.php?page…

Ian Redmond: Forests with elephants sequester 7% more carbon than forests that have lost their elephants. Elephants are worth thousands if killed for tusks and meat, but MILLIONS alive! Ian Redmond #HLPF2021 EVENT LIVE NOW: sustainabledevelopment.un.org/index.php?page…

JAMES DESMOND: Individual animals are important. In globalized world, one sick animal can spread disease worldwide. Valuing animals and valuing people reduces disease risk. Jimmy Jenny Desmond #HLPF2021 EVENT LIVE NOW: sustainabledevelopment.un.org/index.php?page…

DERRICK SENTAMU: Basic knowledge is lacking that animals are sentient, can suffer, feel pain, and that animal welfare impacts human health. If things remain this way, can we have sustainable food systems? The answer is no. #HLPF2021 EVENT LIVE NOW: sustainabledevelopment.un.org/index.php?page…

GEORGE FEDHA (World Food Programme): Providing plant-based food to schools in Namibia has been a success. Encouraging plant-based culture an opportunity to transition to healthy living. #HLPF2021 EVENT LIVE NOW: sustainabledevelopment.un.org/index.php?page…

PHILIP LYMBERY: Future of agriculture depends on making peace with nature. Industrial animal farming a threat to environment, cause of animal cruelty, and source of pandemic risk. Philip Lymbery #HLPF2021 EVENT LIVE NOW: sustainabledevelopment.un.org/index.php?page…

LEOPOLDO STUARDO (OIEAnimalHealth): In 2002, World Organization for Animal Health expanded to recognize animal welfare. In 2016, adopted Global Animal Welfare Strategy and initiated Global AW Forum. #HLPF2021 EVENT LIVE NOW: sustainabledevelopment.un.org/index.php?page…

STANISLAV RALCHEV: End the Cage Age is a citizen initiative to prohibit use of cages for farm animals. European Commission will put forward legislation to end cages by end of 2023, with input from public! #HLPF2021 EVENT LIVE NOW: sustainabledevelopment.un.org/index.php?page…

PEI SU: To avoid the next pandemic, we must address root causes. Many have called to stop illegal wildlife trade, but it's not enough. Must end all commercial trade in wild animals. ACTAsia #HLPF2021 EVENT LIVE NOW: sustainabledevelopment.un.org/index.php?page…

VARDA MEHROTRA: What concrete steps should be taken to integrate One Health One Welfare into policy and practice? Varda Mehrotra #HLPF2021

JAMES DESMOND: Stop eating meat. Focus on animals as individuals, as sentient beings. Individuals can do it, so can institutions. Jimmy Jenny Desmond #HLPF2021

IAN REDMOND: Respect animals. Rights may be a human construct, but respect is something other animals show even to eachother. Ian Redmond #HLPF2021

DERRICK SENTAMU: More research is needed on One Welfare. We need to show how One Welfare can help not only animals but people as well.

PHILIP LYMBERY: If we are going to take One Health One Welfare seriously, the beginning has to be ending factory farming. Philip Lymbery #HLPF2021

STANISLAV RALCHEV: Everyone is responsible for animal welfare. 3 groups of actions should be raising awareness, education, and appropriate funding. European Commission #HLPF2021

PEI SU: 18 months of global lockdown b/c of our abuse of nature confirms that people need to consume less and consume better. ACTAsia #HLPF2021