Planning for Animals Handbook Showcase

Time

12:00 pm (GMT+10)

About

This showcase will launch the new Planning for Animals Handbook, the first national level guidance on planning for animals before, during and after disaster. Animals play an important role in many peoples lives. This handbook is guided by research evidence that shows that the integration of animals into emergency management planning and arrangements is critical to human health and safety, as well as to the welfare of animals, the economy, biodiversity and ecosystem health.

This handbook presents principles and strategic guidance on planning for animals. It outlines recommended minimum practice for the inclusion and integration of animals at all stages of the emergency management cycle. In this webinar showcase the audience will hear from four experts with a range of expertise in animal emergency management research, animal rescue and incident management, the veterinary sector, and zoos and wildlife rehabilitation.