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Zusatztext "The authors have created a critical first text offering accessible and useful reference on such a vital! emerging topic. Their wealth of experience gained in the field of strategic animal rescue is clear and this will no doubt! quite literally! become "the book" for rescue professionals! first responders! aid agencies! NGOs and hopefully governments across both the developing and developed world." - Jeanette Allen! The Horse Trust! UK "This book is a great primer for anyone who has work as a first responder or is interested in the importance of animals in disaster management. The survival of animals and their communities are intricately linked. This book is a must read for anyone in civil service! animal protection or disaster management fields." - Jackson Zee! Disaster Relief Unit! FOUR PAWS International"This book represents years of work and dedication to the welfare of animals and the environment. Additionally! it includes the experience and learnings captured and transformed into a reference volume contributing to the understanding of the importance of protecting animals during disaster situations. It explores the efforts made and direct relationships the topic has with various fields! including health! development and the economy! all within the sphere of risk management and human security." - Nancy Astorga M.! School of Veterinary Medicine! National University! Costa Rica"The Central American Policy on Comprehensive Disaster Risk Management (PCGIR) alongside the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030! establishes the importance and commitment to implement initiatives geared towards reducing the risk and vulnerability associated with livelihoods! including social services and goods related to agriculture and livestock. We consider this publication a must-read for further understanding the vital linkage between disaster risk reduction! resilience and animal protection! considering the cycle that unites human and animal life! from both a socioeconomic and a human and animal rights perspective." - Roy Barboza Sequeira! Executive Secretary CEPREDENAC! Guatemala"In an increasingly anthropocene age we are still far too anthropogenic in our understanding and prioritization of problems. The theme of animal safety during hazard events is illustrative of this. Insufficient has been done to assure animal welfare during crisis! therefore protecting their fundamental "life" rights under hazardous conditions that many times are the result of human action! but which would also protect humans through maintenance of livelihoods based on animals that are critical for near to a billion persons worldwide. This book is key and critical for increasing awareness of this problem." - Allan Lavell! winner of the UNISDR Sasakawa DRR Award 2015 and former member of the IRDR Science Committee "Without a doubt a much needed book that will contribute to the creation of resilience." - Ricardo Mena! UNISDR! Switzerland Informationen zum Autor 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...
