Team Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC) checking in from Uzbekistan. We're in beautiful Samarkand for a meeting of the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) #CoP14. It's going to be a packed six days, but Ed Goodall and I are ready to fly the flag for #whales, #dolphins and #porpoises 🐬 🐋 🌊

Our Important marine mammal areas, IMMAs, at Convention on Migratory Species #CMSCOP14 meeting in Samarkand. Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC) reminds parties not yet contributing to the IMMA process to do so! #CMSCOP14 #WHALES #Ocean Whale and Dolphin Conservation Deutschland Katie Hunter Defenders of Wildlife Amer Cetacean Soc Ed Goodall

Tomorrow we announce new Important Marine Mammal Areas/ IMMAs, in the NE Atlantic Ocean & Baltic Sea, a year in the making. Tune in then for bells & whistles, or have a sneak peek here: marinemammalhabitat.org/imma-eatlas/ Marine Mammalogy Marine Mammal Commission European Cetacean Society JNCC Gill Braulik

#Sharks & #rays are teaming up with #whales & #dolphins & other #marinemammals for a seat at international convention negotiations. The latest developments from Convention on Migratory Species COP 14: news.mongabay.com/2024/02/summit… Nicolas Entrup OceanCare Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC) Whale and Dolphin Conservation Deutschland

Do you know how to speak whale? 🐋 In this 8-minute talk, Ed Goodall teaches how! He is the head of Intergovernmental Engagement at Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC) was one of the Nature Talks speakers at #COP28.

📢CREATIVE PEOPLE! 📢 Please consider entering our Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC) competition today - it will literally only take you one minute! #DontGoToTheShow 🐬🐬🐬🐬🐬🐬

Protecting animal health and welfare helps to build healthier communities, sustainable food systems, preserve biodiversity, and advance progress towards the Global Goals. On the other hand, neglecting animal health and welfare, including through illegal wildlife trade, puts us

Proud to be continuing our work with incredible #animal partners to put our #animal allies squarely in the middle of progressive #UN policy for #climate, #biodiversity and #sustainabledevelopment at UN Climate Change #SB60 next month. #SaveTheWhaleSaveTheWorld

At UN Climate Change #SB60, we had an inspiring conversation on how improving #AnimalWelfare can help us: 1. Mitigate #ClimateChange 2. Halt & reverse #Biodiversity loss 3. Making #FoodSystems sustainable A must watch for those who want to see our planet thrive: bit.ly/45iQWwq

Last week, together with Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC) & ifaw we hosted a UN Climate Change panel discussion on the crucial link between #Wildlife and #ClimateChange, exploring how animals contribute to thriving ecosystems. 🎥 Catch the recording here: youtube.com/watch?v=wnUauE…

Here we go for #IWC69 in #Peru! Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC) are here with many whale conservation heroes and unfortunately a few others who want to kill whales, chop them up and sell them. Mad huh? There's a lot at stake this week, including the #moratorium on commercial whaling... Let's go!

The 69th IWC meeting was pivotal for #whales. We supported the EU resolution to uphold the ban on commercial whaling, and we showed government delegates the shocking brutality of whaling operations. Curious about what really went on? Ed Goodall gives you the inside scoop here:

Only two days left for #COP16Colombia, and tomorrow is the closing plenary! Our team is still on the ground, working to ensure animals and their welfare are at the heart of the decisions – making every moment count! 🐾💚 #Animals4Biodiversity #PeaceWithNature

What do wildlife protection & food systems have in common? Find out why both go hand in hand when boosting climate action in this conversation w/ Patience Gandiwa, Ed Goodall, Lasse Bruun & more. Co-hosted w& Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC), Eurogroup For Animals & Aquatic Life Institute. #Animals4Climate

Slowly joining the migration over to BlueSky - come say hi 🐦 bsky.app/profile/edgood…

Biodiversity and food systems are vital in advancing climate goals. This #COP29 session outlined practical steps for governments to align food systems transformation with biodiversity initiatives and climate targets, emphasizing integration into NDCs. enb.iisd.org/wildlife-prote…

Watch our UN Climate Change #COP29 official side event with Whale & Dolphin Conservation (WDC)! Governments of 🇦🇴🇿🇼🇬🇭🇰🇪 joined us to discuss how protecting wild animals helps tackle climate change. youtube.com/watch?v=Uzcz_M… #Animals4Climate Patience Gandiwa Ed Goodall Lasse Bruun Paula Francisco Sira Secka

We kick off our #CelebrateAllAnimals campaign with a focus on marine animals! 🐋 Ed Goodall (WFA) shares surprising facts about bowhead whales, including that they can live for up to 200 years. Stay tuned for more as we count down to #WorldAnimalDay! ow.ly/VzKH50X3I44