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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.
Respecting Wildlife is Protecting Wildlife
On National Wildlife Day, we focus on the harms caused when humans inappropriately interact with wild animals.
Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing is a Crisis for Sharks and Other Aquatic Animals
Across the globe, aquatic animals and oceans are in peril due to industrial-scale fishing.
Unregulated fishing explodes, spells doom for jumbo flying squids in the absence of real change
In honor of World Oceans Day, our Global Law Alliance for Animals and the Environment (GLA) dives into the perils facing the highly intelligent jumbo flying squid and their importance to marine ecosystems.
Panama Gives Rights to Sea Turtles
A new law in Panama recognizes the rights of sea turtles. In our latest blog, our team at the Global Law Alliance for Animals and the Environment breaks down its potential impact.
Working to Protect Uganda’s Wildlife
With the help of a CALS Global Ambassador grant, Gladys Kamasanyu (‘LLM, 20) recently compiled and published a Compendium of Wildlife Laws in Uganda.
Big News for Big Cats
Big cats are in peril. A new federal law and our work to keep big cats in the wild aim to alleviate the crisis.
Rights of Nature on the Line in Ecuador
Disregarding local opposition and risks to wild animals, a Canadian firm persists in its mission to extract gold from a sensitive ecosystem in Ecuador.