Veterinarians for Climate Action has submitted to the House Standing Committee on the Environment and Energy on its review of the Climate Change Bill 2020. AVEA called for stronger climate action so as to protect the welfare of the animals we care so deeply for. Our submission can be found here, or on the APH
Veterinarians for Climate Action has submitted to the House Standing Committee on the Environment and Energy on its review of the Climate Change Bill 2020. AVEA called for stronger climate action so as to protect the welfare of the animals we care so deeply for. Our submission can be found here, or on the APH
This Thursday Climate and Sustainability will be the focus of the VBG’s virtual summit. Jeannet Kessels, our chair, will be interviewed by the keynote speaker and this will be followed by breakout groups to discuss climate action. Veterinary business owners and managers, please join us at VBG! Visit vbgsummit.ava.com.au to sign up.
This Thursday Climate and Sustainability will be the focus of the VBG's virtual summit. Jeannet Kessels, our chair, will be interviewed by the keynote speaker and this will be followed by breakout groups to discuss climate action. Veterinary business owners and managers, please join us at VBG! Visit vbgsummit.ava.com.au to sign up.
Climate change poses multifaceted threats on migrating species. Recent research has shown that in response to a warming planet with earlier springs, migratory animals are adjusting the timing of essential life stages. Although these adjustments may be essential for keeping pace with resource availability, they may prove insufficient, as evidenced by population declines in many
Climate change poses multifaceted threats on migrating species. Recent research has shown that in response to a warming planet with earlier springs, migratory animals are adjusting the timing of essential life stages. Although these adjustments may be essential for keeping pace with resource availability, they may prove insufficient, as evidenced by population declines in many
Former Queensland Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr Ron Glanville, warns of the increased likelihood of increased disease due to climate change. As example, he reminds us of the immediate disease concern with the novel coronavirus Covid-19, which was once only found in wild animals is now a human pandemic. Hendra virus is another example of an
Former Queensland Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr Ron Glanville, warns of the increased likelihood of increased disease due to climate change. As example, he reminds us of the immediate disease concern with the novel coronavirus Covid-19, which was once only found in wild animals is now a human pandemic. Hendra virus is another example of an
In early September, eighteen former Chief Veterinary Officers wrote to Scott Morrison asking for a meeting to discuss climate policy. The government declined to meet, and further their written response was deemed unsatisfactory for its lack of ambition and science-backed targets. Thankyou to Dr. Andrew Turner for co-ordinating this response. The original CVO’s letter from
In early September, eighteen former Chief Veterinary Officers wrote to Scott Morrison asking for a meeting to discuss climate policy. The government declined to meet, and further their written response was deemed unsatisfactory for its lack of ambition and science-backed targets. Thankyou to Dr. Andrew Turner for co-ordinating this response. The original CVO's letter from
