Animals Management And Welfare In Natural Disasters

Table of Contents

• Cover
• Title
• Copyright
• Dedication
• CONTENTS
• Preface
• 1 Why help animals in disasters?
• 2 Key principles and mechanisms of disaster management
• 3 The impact of disasters on animal welfare
• 4 The immediate rescue of animals
• 5 Immediate relief for animals
• 6 Supporting the recovery of animals
• 7 Preparing people and animals for disasters
• 8 Reducing risk for animals vulnerable to disasters
• 9 The role of animal professionals in disasters
• 10 The future for animal welfare in disasters
• Index

Excerpt

ANIMAL MANAGEMENT AND
WELFARE IN NATURAL
DISASTERS
The devastating impacts of natural disasters not only directly affect humans and infrastructure,
but also animals, which may be crucial to the livelihoods of many people. This book
considers the needs of animals in the aftermath of disasters and explains the importance of
looking to their welfare in extreme events.
The authors explore how animals are affected by specific disaster types, what their
emergency and subsequent welfare needs are and the appropriate interventions. They
describe the key benefits of management of animals to populations and discuss preventative
measures that can be taken to reduce risk and build resilience. They also include a summary
of recent debates and public policy advances on animals in disasters.
The book covers livestock, companion and wild animals, with case studies to show how
the concepts can be put into practice. It provides a standalone text for students of disaster
studies and management as well as professionals and NGOs who require an entry-level
introduction to the subject.
James Sawyer currently works as Director of Programmes at CDP, formally the Carbon
Disclosure Project. James was Global Director of Disaster Management for World Animal
Protection for nine years, providing strategic direction for the organisation’s liaison with
national governments, UN agencies and the International Federation of the Red Cross and
Red Crescent Societies. During his time at World Animal Protection he responded to
many disasters including Cyclone Haiyan in the Philippines, Cyclone Pam in Vanuatu and
the Mongolian Dzud of 2016. He has also worked as an international advisor for the British
Animal Rescue and Trauma Association (BARTA) and holds an MSc in Emergency
Planning and Disaster Management, is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and a
Chartered Geographer. James is a specialist in remote field team management with over
20 years of experience.
Gerardo Huertas currently works as Globa