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Policies & Advocacy

Policies on Special Topics

Several organisations and institutes around the globe have developed frameworks and offer policy suggestions for specific animal welfare issues.

These policies usually describe problems and provide possible ways through which they can be approached or regulated. 


International Coalition for Animal Welfare

The international coalition of animal welfare organizations working together to improve the welfare of animals globally offers a compilation of policy briefs, position papers and recommendations.
www.icfaw.org/resources


World Veterinary Association

The umbrella organization for national and international veterinary associations advocates for different animal welfare related topics in the following policy briefs  and position papers.
worldvet.org/policies-category/animal-welfare/


Animal Welfare Institute

The US-based animal welfare organization draws recommendations for policy makers with the aim of improving the welfare of different types of animals. 
awionline.org/content/policy-work


Asia for Animals Coalition

The network of animal welfare organisations which seeks to improve animal welfare in Asia and beyond, provides a database of animal policy bibliography. 
www.asiaforanimals.com/policy-bibliography


Aquatic Animal Alliance

The coalition of advocacy organizations working for the welfare of aquatic life developed a basic welfare framework for this neglected topic.
aquaticanimalalliance.org/welfare-guide