James Sawyer, Gerardo Huertas

Animal Management and Welfare in Natural Disasters (eBook, PDF)

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

The devastating effects of natural disasters are not only directly on humans and infrastructure, but also on animals, which may be crucial to the livelihoods of many people. This book considers the needs of animals in the aftermath of disasters and explains the importance of looking to their welfare in extreme events.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 202
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. Juli 2018
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781317278412
• Artikelnr.: 56831612

Autorenporträt

James Sawyer currently works as Director of Programmes at CDP, formally the Carbon Disclosure Project. James was Global Director of Disaster Management for World Animal Protection for nine years, providing strategic direction for the organisation's liaison with national governments, UN agencies and the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. During his time at World Animal Protection he responded to many disasters including Cyclone Haiyan in the Philippines, Cyclone Pam in Vanuatu and the Mongolian Dzud of 2016. He has also worked as an international advisor for the British Animal Rescue and Trauma Association (BARTA) and holds an MSc in Emergency Planning and Disaster Management, is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and a Chartered Geographer. James is a specialist in remote field team management with over 20 years of experience.

Gerardo Huertas currently works as Global Director of the Animals in Disasters Campaign for World Animal Protection. He has over 35 years of experience delivering disaster relief for animals across the world, including post-war operations in Nicaragua, Kosovo and Afghanistan, and other events such as the Haiti earthquake and the Indian Tsunami. His work has pioneered innovative solutions to climate change adaptation and diaster risk reduction for animals. His current role focuses on the most disaster vulnerable countries in the world and campaigning for the integration of animals into national policy frameworks. He holds an MSc in Biology, Human Resources and advanced studies in Law and Project Management.

Inhaltsangabe

1. Why Help Animals in Disaster? 2. Key Principles and Mechanisms of
Disaster Management 3. The Impact of Disasters on Animal Welfare 4. The
Immediate Rescue of Animals 5. Immediate Relief for Animals 6. Supporting
the Recovery of Animals 7. Preparing People and Animals for Disaster 8.
Reducing Risks for Animals Vulnerable to Disaster 9. The Role of Animal
Professionals in Disasters 10. The Future for Animal Welfare in Disasters