Winter 2024
volume:73
issue:4
About the Cover:
A gray whale rises from the depths. Two years ago, at the 68th meeting of the International Whaling Commission (IWC68), pro-whaling member nations—under the sway of ex-IWC member Japan—sowed chaos and confusion, threatening the very existence of the IWC. In the interim between meetings, AWI and our animal protection allies mounted defenses against such disruptive tactics. As a result, IWC69, held this year in Lima, Peru, saw a restoration of order and progress on the IWC’s important conservation and animal welfare work—positive news for the world’s whales.
In this Issue: AWI reports from the 69th meeting of the International Whaling Commission. The outlook for animal welfare and the environment during a second Trump administration. Helping Mountain West communities become “Bear Smart.” USDA fails to clear confusion on animal welfare label claims. Horse advocates gather in DC and talk some horse sense into Congress.
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