1. Spain launches a national alliance to restore nature and protect degraded ecosystems 

The initiative focuses on broader participation by engaging all stakeholders, including government institutions, businesses, environmental organisations, scientists, and students. Along with protecting biodiversity, the focus will be on preserving ecosystems such as wetlands, rivers, and biosphere reserves. 

2. Indonesia became the first country in Asia to ban elephant rides nationwide for animal welfare 

Indonesia’s Ministry of Forestry issued directives to ban elephant rides, their training and control for tourism purposes. It protects more than a hundred captive elephants and promotes animal rights. This is a major step towards ethical tourism which encourages other nations to do the same. 

3. Brazil imposes up to 5 years in prison for anyone who abuses dogs or cats

Brazil’s Sansão Law imposes 2-5 years of imprisonment along with a fine on anyone found guilty of abusing cats and dogs. They might be prohibited from domesticating further animals. The law aims to maintain animal welfare and a harmonious relationship between animals and humans.

4. Kenyan wildlife keepers extending humanitarian care for elephants 

Retiti is Africa’s first community-owned elephant sanctuary where Samburu wildlife keepers provide intensive care to orphaned and abandoned elephant calves. The keepers care for injured or sick calves who might have lost their mother because of poaching or animal-human conflict. They feed them and even sleep alongside them to make them feel secure.

5. Canada opens dog school

In Canada, dogs are trained in schools in a scientific, research-based, cruelty-free manner. They provide socialization, obedience training and supervised puppy play. This way, dogs also don’t have to stay at home alone in the daytime.

All this positive news around the world gives us a message that Earth belongs to all the living beings and that interdependence builds a healthy animal-human bond.