Campaign Partners - European Trade Ban
While more than 230 organizations worked together to encourage the European Union to ban the trade in wild caught birds, the Trust would like to highlight some of the more active participants.
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Eurogroup for Animal Welfare
Eurogroup for Animals is a respected non-governmental organisation that works to improve the way animals are treated and kept throughout the European Union. For more than 25 years they have represented the leading animal welfare organisations of the EU -- they speak for them and for the millions of European people who are concerned about the way animals are treated.
Since their founding in 1980 Eurogroup has achieved great things for animals by contributing to the development and adoption of some of the highest legal standards of animal protection in the world.eurogroup for animal welfare » -
Friends of the Earth
Friends of the Earth Europe campaigns for sustainable and just societies and for the protection of the environment, unites more than 30 national organisations with thousands of local groups and is part of the world's largest grassroots environmental network, Friends of the Earth International.friends of the earth » -
Europe Greenpeace
Greenpeace European Unit is part of the international Greenpeace network, active in over 40 countries worldwide. Based in Brussels, they monitor and analyze the work of the EU governmental institutions, expose deficient EU policies and laws, and challenge EU decision-makers to implement progressive solutions.
Greenpeace seeks to protect biodiversity, prevent pollution and abuse of the earth's oceans, land, air and fresh water, end all nuclear threats and promote peace, global disarmament and non-violence. Greenpeace is independently funded and does not accept donations from governments, corporations or political parties.europe greenpeace » -
IFAW
The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) works to improve the welfare of wild and domestic animals throughout the world by reducing commercial exploitation of animals, protecting wildlife habitats, and assisting animals in distress. They seek to motivate the public to prevent cruelty to animals and to promote animal welfare and conservation policies that advance the well being of both animals and people.ifaw » -
Jane Goodall Institute
The Jane Goodall Institute advances the power of individuals to take informed and compassionate action to improve the environment of all living things.
The objectives of the Institute are to increase primate habitat conservation; to increase awareness of, support for and training in issues related to our relationship with each other, the environment and other animals (leading to behaviour change); to expand non-invasive research programs on chimpanzees and other primates; and to promote activities that ensure the well-being of chimpanzees, other primates and animal welfare activities in general.jane goodall institute » -
National Audubon Society
Audubon's mission is to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and the earth's biological diversity. Their national network of community-based nature centres and chapters, scientific and educational programs, and advocacy on behalf of areas sustaining important bird populations engage millions of people of all ages and backgrounds in positive conservation experiences.national audubon society » -
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
The RSPB was founded in 1889 and since then has grown into Europe's largest wildlife conservation charity with more than a million members. From its initial stance against the trade in wild birds' feathers, the issues that the Society tackles have grown hugely in number and size, including conservation policy, education, climate change, wildlife law enforcement and land purchase.royal society for the protection of birds » -
Defenders of Wildlife
Defenders of Wildlife is dedicated to the protection of all native wild animals and plants in their natural communities. They focus their programs on the accelerating rate of extinction of species and the associated loss of biological diversity, and habitat alteration and destruction. Long known for their leadership on endangered species issues, Defenders of Wildlife also advocates new approaches to wildlife conservation that will help keep species from becoming endangered. Their programs encourage protection of entire ecosystems and interconnected habitats while protecting predators that serve as indicator species for ecosystem health.
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Pro Wildlife
Pro Wildlife is an independent non-profit organisation based in Germany and recognised as a charity. They are committed to protecting the world's wildlife from over-exploitation, habitat destruction and abuse.pro wildlife » -
RSPCA
The RSPCA's vision is to work for a world in which all humans respect and live in harmony with all other members of the animal kingdom. The RSPCA as a charity will, by all lawful means, prevent cruelty, promote kindness to and alleviate suffering of animals.rspca »
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