Wild Animals
Reflections on CITES at 50
Professor Erica Lyman looks to the future of CITES and its continued promise for wildlife
What’s at Stake at COP30: How the Failure to Address Climate Change Affects Wildlife
GLA’s Diehl Fellow, Courtney McCoy, shares the importance of the climate agenda to the future of wild animals around the world.
Are your supplements killing Antarctica’s wild animals?
The krill-dependent Omega-3 supplement industry is jeopardizing the lives of penguins, whales, seals and seabirds.
The Unseen Victims: Why Zimbabwe’s Plastic Ban Must Prioritize Animal Welfare
CALS Ambassador, Linda Masudze (’22, LLM), shares her Global Ambassador Project to raise awareness and drive local action to include animal protection in the plastics discussion.
LCALDF Student Chapter Champions Protection of Oregon’s Birds
JD student, Camille Bond (rising 3L), shares the Lewis & Clark Animal Legal Defense Fund Student Chapter’s public service project to help advocate for bird protection in Oregon.
Global Law Alliance Joins Letter Objecting to Catastrophic Kenyan Mining Operation
Wildlife in jeopardy from mining proposal
Illegal Trade Threatens the Cheetah’s Future
Clinical Professor Erica Lyman shares why cheetahs are in peril and how we can help.
Training Wild Animal Advocates
As we celebrate four years of the Global Law Alliance for Animals and the Environment, we share some of the enriching work that students are undertaking for wild animals.
Protect Elephants from Poaching and Trophy Hunting
In honor of World Elephant Day, Clinical Professor Erica Lyman reflects on elephant protection challenges and opportunities.
Collaborating for Change: Improving Animal Welfare in Zimbabwe
CALS Ambassador Nancy Makuvise (LLM, ‘22) shares her Global Ambassador Project to build a healthier and more compassionate world for animals
Take Action for Animals Used in Research
Since 1979, April 24 has been recognized as the World Day for Laboratory Animals, commemorating the millions of animals used in scientific research and testing around the world. The Center for Animal Law Studies is raising awareness and sharing ideas for how you can help advocate for laboratory animals.
15 Years of Advancing Legal Progress for Animals
This year commemorates the 15-year anniversary of the Center for Animal Law Studies’ founding. In honor of this milestone, we reflect on the remarkable growth of animal law education since CALS opened its doors in 2008 and some of our key achievements.
Global Law Alliance and Partners Secure Critical Steps to Address China’s Role in Pangolin Trafficking
Critical Tool Could Save Imperiled Species
Animal Advocates Join Together for the 31st Annual Animal Law Conference
Co-hosted by the Center for Animal Law Studies and the Animal Legal Defense Fund, the Animal Law Conference is the preeminent event in the ever-burgeoning animal law field.
United States Finds China’s Pangolin Trade Undermines Wildlife Treaty
Pangolins are the most heavily trafficked mammals in the world. The Global Law Alliance for Animals and the Environment, together with collaborating organizations, successfully pursued a Pelly Petition to protect them.