Terrestrial and aquatic wildlifeClimate change disrupts the natural habitats of terrestrial wildlife, leading to forced migrations, shrinking space, and intensifying conflict with humans over food, water and resources, which endangers the survival of many species. The rise of temperature of the world’s oceans leads to coral bleaching, coastal habitat destruction, and declining fish populations. It causes the destruction of marine ecosystems and compromises the survival of many aquatic species. By compromising the health of terrestrial and aquatic wildlife, climate change stimulates the emergence of new zoonotic diseases and jeopardises food security and human livelihoods.

Access to Veterinary ServicesWith climate change, natural disasters are becoming increasingly violent and frequent. Hurricanes, earthquakes, and floods, can compromise animals’ immune systems, leading to the spread of diseases. Natural disasters often damage existing veterinary infrastructures, leading to the closure of veterinary clinics and hospitals and difficult access to medication and vaccines. As a result, residents in these regions are faced with limited or non-existent access to emergency and routine veterinary care for their pets and farm animals. In these situations, animal health often takes a back seat.

Companion animalsHeatwaves and extreme weather conditions can endanger the health and well-being of pets, increasing the risks of diseases and deaths, as well as healthcare costs for pet owners. Furthermore, shifts in weather patterns can lead to an increase in parasitic infestations and diseases, further exposing pets to health risks.

Fishery-derived animalsOcean acidification caused by climate change affects marine habitats and reduces fish populations, endangering fishermen’s livelihoods and threatening the food security of communities dependent on marine resources. Declining fish populations can also lead to forced migrations of certain species to new habitats, disrupting local ecosystems.

Transportation disruptions As naturals disasters become more violent and frequent with climate change, transportation disruption can occur, hindering the movement of essential supplies including food, water, and medical resources for animals. This makes it challenging for veterinarians to reach affected areas promptly. As a result, animals may suffer from starvation, dehydration, or untreated injuries due to delayed medical attention. This situation shows the critical importance of rapid responses and coordination among authorities, relief agencies, and veterinary teams to ensure the timely delivery of essential resources and medical assistance to animals in crisis situations.

LivestockBecause of climate change, natural disasters such as droughts, floods, and storms are more frequent and more violent. They can lead to the death of livestock, resulting in significant economic losses for farmers and undermining food security worldwide. Extreme weather conditions can drastically reduce the production of raw materials for animal feed. Extreme weather conditions can also directly affect animals, making them more susceptible to infectious diseases.

Transportation disruptions As naturals disasters become more violent and frequent with climate change, transportation disruption can occur, hindering the movement of essential supplies including food, water, and medical resources for animals. This makes it challenging for veterinarians to reach affected areas promptly. As a result, animals may suffer from starvation, dehydration, or untreated injuries due to delayed medical attention. This situation shows the critical importance of rapid responses and coordination among authorities, relief agencies, and veterinary teams to ensure the timely delivery of essential resources and medical assistance to animals in crisis situations.

Companion animalsHeatwaves and extreme weather conditions can endanger the health and well-being of pets, increasing the risks of diseases and deaths, as well as healthcare costs for pet owners. Furthermore, shifts in weather patterns can lead to an increase in parasitic infestations and diseases, further exposing pets to health risks.

Fishery-derived animalsOcean acidification caused by climate change affects marine habitats and reduces fish populations, endangering fishermen’s livelihoods and threatening the food security of communities dependent on marine resources. Declining fish populations can also lead to forced migrations of certain species to new habitats, disrupting local ecosystems.

Terrestrial and aquatic wildlifeClimate change disrupts the natural habitats of terrestrial wildlife, leading to forced migrations, shrinking space, and intensifying conflict with humans over food, water and resources, which endangers the survival of many species. The rise of temperature of the world’s oceans leads to coral bleaching, coastal habitat destruction, and declining fish populations. It causes the destruction of marine ecosystems and compromises the survival of many aquatic species. By compromising the health of terrestrial and aquatic wildlife, climate change stimulates the emergence of new zoonotic diseases and jeopardises food security and human livelihoods.

Access to Veterinary ServicesWith climate change, natural disasters are becoming increasingly violent and frequent. Hurricanes, earthquakes, and floods, can compromise animals’ immune systems, leading to the spread of diseases. Natural disasters often damage existing veterinary infrastructures, leading to the closure of veterinary clinics and hospitals and difficult access to medication and vaccines. As a result, residents in these regions are faced with limited or non-existent access to emergency and routine veterinary care for their pets and farm animals. In these situations, animal health often takes a back seat.

LivestockBecause of climate change, natural disasters such as droughts, floods, and storms are more frequent and more violent. They can lead to the death of livestock, resulting in significant economic losses for farmers and undermining food security worldwide. Extreme weather conditions can drastically reduce the production of raw materials for animal feed. Extreme weather conditions can also directly affect animals, making them more susceptible to infectious diseases.