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IFAW explores new ways to improve conditions for animals, people, and the place we call home - and we’ve been leading the way for over 50 years.

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📢 On 4 June, at the 35th session of the UN #CCPCJ, IFAW and partner NGOs will jointly host a side-event to highlight the legal trade in illegally sourced species.

The event will be live-streamed on Zoom. Join us!

https://t.co/NuO4rtqSAC

#wildlifecrime #wildlifetrafficking

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The European Parliament has today called for a science-based recovery of the #BalticSea and is calling for evidence-based #fisheries management.

A step in the right direction for one of the most polluted seas in the world.

Read our full statement: https://t.co/15gXtTNwqf

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📊 69% of Europeans would accept longer delivery times to protect marine life from underwater noise pollution.

🌊 That's a remarkable finding and a clear signal to the EU as it develops its new Ocean Act.

🚢 Time to bring in mandatory ship speed reductions. #BlueSpeeds

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New polling across 5 European countries shows 89% of people want urgent action on underwater noise pollution from shipping once they know about it.

The good news? There's a simple fix. IFAW is calling for #BlueSpeeds to protect our oceans. Read more: 👇

https://t.co/K6YYg8L83n

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Underwater noise from shipping is one of the biggest - and least talked about - threats to marine life.

New polling shows 80% of Europeans support action.

IFAW is calling on the EU to make ship speed reductions mandatory. Read more: 👇

https://t.co/Q4SUqjlDwl

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#WildlifeTrafficking generates up to USD 23 billion a year, and #socialmedia is helping to drive demand.

In April, IFAW sat down with six French content creators to figure out how to change that. Read the takeaways here: 👇

https://t.co/Nk42IkC6sH

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https://t.co/i9Vq5CMRni

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This “adorable” African grey parrot is a trafficked wild animal.

Most people who like this content love animals. But that’s the problem. Your engagement directly fuels wildlife trafficking & drives demand.

Disengage now. Visit the link below to stop the suffering.
#LikedToDeath

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Wild animals kept as pets are being liked to death.

Disengage now to stop the suffering.

Learn more here: https://t.co/i9Vq5CMRni

#LikedToDeath

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Wild animals kept as pets are being liked to death.

Disengage now and visit the link to stop the suffering.

https://t.co/i9Vq5CMRni

#LikedToDeath

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It probably felt harmless. You liked a video. Maybe left a comment… or shared with a friend. But this ‘cute’ serval is actually a trafficked wild animal.

And your engagement directly fuels wildlife trafficking and drives demand.

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82% of Europeans say #WildlifeTrafficking is a serious problem. Yet, only 1 in 3 know that Europe is a major hub for it. Our new research shows the awareness gap fuelling the crisis. Read more: 👇
https://t.co/fXN5XEI3dT

#LikedToDeath

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Last week, IFAW and partner NGOs met with EU Commissioner @JessikaRoswall to discuss #wildlifetrafficking, loopholes in #ivory restrictions, and wildlife-related #cybercrime.

Here's what was on the table: https://t.co/illks7LD6c

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🚢 The new #EUPortsStrategy proposes digital optimisation, a chance to enforce slower ship speeds and reduce collisions with marine mammals.

However, it risks weakening #biodiversity protections and ignores #WildlifeTrafficking at ports.

Read more: https://t.co/HitVYIO3XA

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#England has a new #AnimalWelfare Strategy, but will it deliver real protection for wild animals?
We welcome important commitments, but some gaps remain. Here’s what needs to happen next. 👇
https://t.co/1IcmFbDJfc

@IFAWUK

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The path is clear: science-based, collaborative solutions must lead the way. IFAW welcomes this critical step forward. Read our latest statement: https://t.co/Sit2eJJcJz

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The #HighSeasTreaty unlocks a new era of ocean conservation. Countries can now begin proposing marine protected areas across the high seas—places where protection could have far-reaching benefits for biodiversity, climate, and communities.

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Learn more about what comes next: https://t.co/Sit2eJJcJz

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Today, the #HighSeasTreaty enters into force — a historic moment for our #ocean. For the first time, we have a global, legally binding framework to protect marine #biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction, covering nearly half the planet.

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This is more than a diplomatic win. It’s a signal that meaningful action for marine wildlife and ecosystems can begin now. IFAW is proud to stand with global partners as we turn this promise into protection.