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Climate change, conservation and the place for wild animal welfare in international law

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posted on 2023-06-08, 14:59 authored by Stuart Harrop
There is an epistemological gulf between animal welfare and nature conservation that has, for the most part, frustrated a practical working relationship. Welfare components are scarce in international wildlife management law and are typically subordinate to conservation objectives. However, predictions concerning the combined effect of climate change and biodiversity decline describe a shrinking of the ‘wild’ and a reduction of natural habitats. The necessary conservation responses to this may force more species into controlled conditions and increase the need for conservation interventions that have an impact on the welfare of animals. In these circumstances the need to inject compassion into conservation law and policy becomes much greater. This article explores the trajectory of conservation and welfare legislation in the context of predicted climate changes and in so doing foresees the need for a more comprehensive and sophisticated international regulatory regime setting out animal welfare standards to support future conservation strategies. Keywords: wild animal welfare, conservation, international law, climate change, CITES

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  • Published

Journal

Journal of Environmental Law

ISSN

0952-8873

Publisher

Oxford University Press

Issue

3

Volume

23

Page range

441-462

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  • Law Publications

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  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2013-05-21

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