#Act4 Wildlife More must be done to stem flow of disease-carrying animals, MEPs say. Coronavirus fuels calls to clamp down on EU wildlife trade 14 April 2020 AAP
#Act4 FarmAnimals A consumer group has called on the European Commission to ensure that food safety and consumer protection are not compromised during the coronavirus pandemic. Foodwatch concerned about interim EU rules during Coronavirus 14 April 2020
#Act4 FarmAnimals Sweden, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain and six other countries urged the European Union to adopt a “green” recovery plan on Thursday, as fears grow that the economic hit caused by the coronavirus pandemic could weaken action on climate change. Ten EU countries urge bloc to pursue 'green' coronavirus recovery 14 April 2020
#Act4 AnimalsEU As the political groups draft their resolutions regarding EU coordinated action to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and its consequences, Eurogroup for Animals asks them to also address the animal welfare-related aspects. Letter to Political Groups: consider animal welfare in your COVID-19 resolution 9 April 2020 Eurogroup for Animals Open letter
#Act4 Wildlife The COVID-19 crisis has prompted decision makers to clamp down on the legal and illegal trade of exotic animals in the EU. MEPs support call for an EU Positive List of species allowed as pets 8 April 2020 Eurogroup for Animals
#Act4 Equines While the world is facing the challenge of a fast-spreading virus, the Greek NGO Ippothesis is facing a further challenge: feeding and caring for their equines. Help Ippothesis provide shelter and hay to their horses 8 April 2020 Ippothesis
#Act4 FarmAnimals Easter is usually a time for celebration for many – but not for the tens of thousands of lambs that Italy continues to import every year for slaughter. Easter means hell for thousands of lambs transported across Europe 7 April 2020 Eurogroup for Animals Investigation
#Act4 Wildlife Nadia, a tiger at the Bronx Zoo in New York, has become the first of her kind to test positive for the coronavirus. A tiger at the Bronx Zoo tests positive for coronavirus 6 April 2020
#Act4 Wildlife Eurogroup for Animals, its member organisations and many other bodies from the animal welfare movement - 241 in all - have sent a letter to the WHO asking for a permanent global ban on wildlife markets. Open letter to the WHO about COVID-19 health risks and wildlife markets 6 April 2020 WAP
#Act4 Wildlife Despite evidence the coronavirus pandemic spread to humans due to wildlife consumption, many regions including Africa, South East Asia and Australia are continuing to trade in wild animals. 'Streets of horror': Wildlife trade continues despite coronavirus warning 6 April 2020
#Act4 FarmAnimals Animal Equality has launched a worldwide campaign and petition calling for the immediate closure of wet markets across the globe. It's time for a global ban on wet markets 6 April 2020 Animal Equality
#Act4 AnimalsEU Dierenbescherming, alongside with other Dutch animal protections organisations, urges Dutch government to add animal care takers, animal ambulance staff and veterinarians to the vital sector list. Animal care takers are essential 6 April 2020 Dierenbescherming