Animals & Biodiversity
Think Tank Programme
Partnerships
We initiate partnerships and collaborate with a wide range of organisations around the world who share a similar commitment to positively impact animal-related policies. We also welcome new members at the Global Research Network to become associate members of our Think Tank programme and actively engage in the development of our research and lobbying activities for Animals & Biodiversity.
Global Animal Law GAL Association
The Global Animal Law GAL Association was founded in Zurich in 2016 and was born from the last thirty years of experience and conviction of attorney Dr. Antoine F. Goetschel. It aims to become the independent, worldwide pioneering authority for the health and protection of animals through the law.
Together with Dr. iur. Sabine Brels (Co-Founder) GAL has drafted the UN Convention on Animal Health and Protection ( UNCAHP ). GAL is of the opinion that the anchoring of animal protection in the UN is a central condition to achieve a better position for the dignity of animals worldwide. It is the vision of GAL that the possible use of healthy animals takes place with dignity and recognition of the value of the animals.
Minding Animals
MAI was established to improve the status of nonhuman animals and alleviate nonhuman animal exploitation by facilitating research and discourse among scholars, students, artists, activists, advocates (and members of the general population) in the transdisciplinary field of animal studies. MAI’s main objectives are to further the development of nonhuman animal studies internationally and to help establish legal and moral protections for nonhuman animals.
ACTAsia
ACTAsia initiates education programmes aimed at children, consumers, and professionals for gradual and sustainable social change. The global pandemic is a direct result of exploiting nature. Our natural environment, humans and other animals are at risk if we don’t act now to encourage responsible and compassionate behaviours through education.
We believe that respect for people, animals and the environment will lead to a more compassionate and sustainable world.
CEDA
CEDA Chile (Center for Chilean Animal Law Studies) is the first center for Animal Law studies established in Chile. It was founded in 2019 to contribute to the dogmatic development of Animal Law in Chile and the world and thus tend to the generation of cultural conditions that allow the absolute liberation of non-human animals. Through its South American, North American, and European volunteers, it develops legal research, coordinates academic activities, and advises animal organizations. Besides, through its Intersectional Literature area, it develops the issue of animal liberation in conjunction with feminist, LGBTIQ+, indigenous perspectives.
Observatorio de Derecho Animal Argentina
Dedicated to the Education, Defense, Legal Protection of Non-Human Animals and the Recognition of their Rights.
Institute of Animal Law Asia
Institute of Animal Law of Asia is an educational research center dedicated to offering news, articles, and comprehensive and up-to-date information on the issues of animal law and policy all over Asia and the world, aiming at raising awareness in more individuals and communities about the threats that animals face every day.
Centro de Estudios de Derecho Animal Argentina
The Centro de Estudios de Derecho Animal Argentina is an independent organisation that was created with the aim of establishing in Argentina a national and international reference point for research, study and academic development of Animal Law in the legal system.
Alliance for Animal Law of Asia
The Alliance for Animal Law of Asia is an international networking campaign that is aimed to cooperate with animal organizations for establishing networks for the law and policy information, educational sources, and activities of Animal Law of Asia initiated and organized by the Institute of Animal Law of Asia (IALA). The Alliance aims to improve the awareness of legal protection for animals in Asia and the world through legal education, collaboration, online events, and webinars, and inviting experts to share their experience with their audience.
Animal Law Reform South Africa
Animal Law Reform South Africa (ALRSA) is the first dedicated animal law non-profit organisation in South Africa. ALRSA envisages a society which recognises the interconnectedness between humans, non-human animals and the environment, and whose laws and policies protect, respect and promote their flourishing.
ALRSA was founded on the principle that justice is enhanced where legal protection is available to all sentient beings. Its founding value is that human rights are enriched – not impoverished – by including animals in the notion of justice. ALRSA focuses on a few key areas including (i) Legislative and Policy Reform; (ii) Litigation and Legal Services and (iii) Education and Research.
Lawyers for Animal Protection in Africa (“LAPA”)
LAPA is an African-wide network of lawyers, paralegals, advocates and other stakeholders passionate about the protection of animals and the environment. LAPA has a common mission of changing hearts, minds and laws to promote the interests and well-being of animals in Africa.
LAPA undertakes work in the areas of Legal Advocacy; Consultancy; Policy and Legislative Development; and Research and Education to achieve its mission. LAPA provides a platform where persons interested in animal and environmental law and protection can collaborate, engage and access resources and opportunities to advance their knowledge and work in these areas.
ASRI
The Animals & Society Research Initiative (ASRI) is a research forum and working group at the University of Victoria (Canada) for those interested in the critical examination of normalized practices and conceptualizations of human-animal/interspecies relations.
Working Animal Alliance
The Working Animal Alliance believes in a world where working animals are recognised for the invaluable contribution they provide to humankind. They provide a cross-sectoral discussion space from which to coordinate information, activity and aspirations for working animal welfare. Previous actions by individual organisations have brought the working animal narrative into the sphere of the United Nations (UN), and the Alliance aims to facilitate the inclusion of a range of voices to support development of these continued activities.
Animal Law Italia (ALI)
In 2016, a group of lawyers and other professionals active in the protection of animals joined together to form Animal Law Italia. Their aim is to promote fair laws for animals, in step with the evolution of scientific knowledge and societal values, as well as to contribute to the enforcement of existing laws. Animal Law Italia organises training and educational initiatives aimed at broadening attitudes on the subject, as well campaigning to call for important legislative changes.
We Animals Media
We Animals Media brings visibility to hidden animals through compelling video and photojournalism. As the world’s leading animal photojournalism agency, our mission is to document the stories of animals in the human environment — those used for food, fashion, entertainment, and experimentation — and to connect those stories to the individuals and organizations who need them. Our stock platform contains 10,000+ visuals taken by professional photojournalists worldwide and is available royalty-free.