Animal welfare – a vital asset for a sustainable region: exploring the relationship between animal health, sustainable and secure food production, socioeconomic progress and animal welfare in Asia and the Pacific
Background
This webinar dove into the connection between animal welfare, sustainable development, and the “One Health, One Welfare” approach in Asia-Pacific region. The aim was to highlight the importance of animal welfare as a key component of a thriving and sustainable in the region.
Key focus areas:
- Animal welfare as a vital asset: The session will explore the importance of animal welfare for the region’s sustainability. This includes the impact of animal health on food security, economic well-being, and even social stability.
- Interconnectedness of one health and one welfare: The concept of “One Health, One Welfare” emphasises the interconnectedness of animal well-being, human health, and the environment. The webinar will look into how promoting animal welfare can contribute to positive outcomes for all three.
- Focus on Asia-Pacific: Specific challenges and opportunities related to animal welfare in the Asia-Pacific region will be addressed. This may include discussions on regional food production systems, socioeconomic considerations, and best practices for promoting animal welfare.
Target audience:
This webinar was intended for WOAH delegates, WOAH national focal points, and a broad audience interested in animal welfare, sustainable development, and the One Health approach. This included government officials and policymakers, animal health professionals, NGOs, civil society organisations, food producers, researchers, academics and students.
Objectives
- Empower WOAH National Focal Points for Animal Welfare with a deep dive into the animal welfare – environment – sustainable development nexus
- Champion recognition and equip relevant individuals with a toolkit of animal sentience, welfare, and the interconnected ‘”One Health, One Welfare” nexus
- Provide updates on this discussion with a spotlight on the United Nations perspective
Details
Venue: Online (Zoom)
Date and time: Thursday 4 July 2024 (4-6 PM Japan Standard Time, JST)
Agenda: PDF (links to presentations coming soon)
Recording: Click here (YouTube) or see below
