Regional Animal Welfare Strategy for Asia, the Far East and Oceania: Draft Implementation Plan. Prepared by the RAWS Implementation Working Group

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1 Regional Animal Welfare Strategy for Asia, the Far East and Oceania: Draft Implementation Plan Prepared by the RAWS Implementation Working Group November 2008

2 Contents Acronyms and abbreviations... 3 Introduction... 4 Background... 4 Implementation process... 5 Key success factors... 6 Implementation plan... 6 DRAFT RAWS Implementation Plan 2

3 Acronyms and abbreviations ASEAN ASEAN Plus Three IWG NGO OIE OIE Regional Commission RAWCG RAWS WSPA Association of Southeast Asian Nations ASEAN countries plus China, Japan and the Republic of Korea Implementation Working Group non-government organisation World Organisation for Animal Health OIE Regional Commission for Asia, the Far East and Oceania Regional Animal Welfare Coordination Group Regional animal welfare strategy for Asia, the Far East and Oceania World Society for the Protection of Animals DRAFT RAWS Implementation Plan 3

4 Introduction Following endorsement of the Regional animal welfare strategy for Asia, the Far East and Oceania (RAWS) in May 2008, an Implementation Working Group (IWG) was set up, consisting of seven regional countries, two international organisations and representatives from industry. This document presents the broad-based implementation plan that was drafted by the IWG at a workshop, hosted and funded by the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF), in Bangkok, Thailand, in November 2008 to discuss coordination mechanisms and endorsement procedures for the RAWS. The IWG recognises that implementation of the RAWS will take many years and require significant and ongoing efforts by all parties. The draft RAWS implementation plan will be submitted to the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) Regional Commission for Asia, the Far East and Oceania and the OIE International Committee for endorsement at the OIE General Session in May This document discusses the implementation process and key factors needed for successful implementation of the RAWS, and provides the draft implementation plan of the RAWS proposed by the IWG. Background Following agreement between DAFF and the OIE, an inaugural animal welfare workshop was held in Bangkok, Thailand, in November 2007 to: - discuss OIE guidelines for animal welfare from an Asian perspective, drawing on Australian experiences on animal handling and welfare - consider the value of developing a regional strategy to facilitate the implementation of the guidelines. Thirty-seven participants from twelve countries in Asia, the Far East and Oceania (the region) and three international organisations participated in the successful workshop. Participants represented government, industry, academia, the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) and the veterinary profession. The workshop explored ways to support the adoption of the OIE guidelines for animal welfare within the region and included discussions on the importance of public and stakeholder awareness and education; recognition that incremental approaches would be needed to implement better animal welfare practices; and recognition that collaborative working arrangements with others such as non-government organisations (NGOs), practitioners, industry and academic institutions were critical to success. Consistent with OIE policies, emphasis was placed on the value of having outcome-focused standards and guidelines adapted to the specific cultural, religious and socioeconomic circumstances of each country. The workshop endorsed nine recommendations that included supporting the development of a broad-based strategic plan to implement the OIE guidelines for animal welfare in the DRAFT RAWS Implementation Plan 4

5 region. With agreement of the OIE Regional Commission members, a writing group (consisting of six country representatives, WSPA and industry) drafted the RAWS. The RAWS was considered and endorsed by the OIE Regional Commission and the OIE International Committee in May The RAWS provides member countries with general guidance to help improve the welfare of animals through a range of activities such as education, regulation and research, and development. The strategy also recognises the current activities of governments, industry and NGOs to improve animal welfare and develop sustainable production systems. It also includes strong linkages with climate change or variation and animal health and welfare, One Health 1 and the United Nations Millennium Development Goals. 2 The development of a practical and applied implementation process of the RAWS strategy and the ongoing support of governments, welfare organisations, practitioners, scientists and industry are necessary to the success of the RAWS. Implementation process The implementation process of the RAWS will be managed by an Interim Secretariat, funded and managed by the Australian Government Animal Welfare Branch. The Interim Secretariat will finalise the implementation plan in consultation with the IWG by early March 2009 before submitting it to the OIE General Session for endorsement in May The Interim Secretariat will also develop an inventory of possible sources of funding and resources, compile an events calendar and keep workshop participants and other key players informed of developments. The IWG will recommend to the OIE Regional Commission and OIE International Committee that a Regional Animal Welfare Coordination Group (RAWCG) be established to drive, monitor and evaluate the implementation of the RAWS. The IWG recommends that the RAWS implementation plan be adapted into country plans with assistance, if necessary, from the OIE and the RAWCG. The individual countries will be responsible for taking the implementation plan forward and implementing it in their country. It is recommended that individual countries will establish an animal welfare committee to drive the implementation of their country plan and report progress to the RAWCG, who will report to the OIE Regional Commission or OIE Central Bureau. OIE focal points will be critical to the success of the RAWS implementation, as they will be the main link between OIE and the member country for reporting and monitoring the implementation progress. The OIE Regional Representation for Asia and the Pacific will host a regional animal welfare workshop in This workshop will discuss and refine the RAWS and implementation arrangements DRAFT RAWS Implementation Plan 5

6 Key success factors Key success factors for the implementation of the RAWS include: implementation approaches that are consistent with the general policies and standards of the OIE as well as the of the 2 nd Global Conference on Animal Welfare held in Egypt political and high-level leadership support is given by member countries stakeholders, including farmers, industry, NGOs, academia, and the veterinary profession are actively involved in the process an OIE animal welfare focal point (i.e. contact person) is identified for each country resources and access to technical expertise and scientific information are available, and partnerships and collaborating activities with stakeholder and partner organisations are developed animal welfare is included as an essential component of other program; for example, animal health, animal production and the like a demonstration of the social and commercial benefit of improving animal welfare in the region there is effective and professional coordination and communication between countries in the region via a RAWCG the RAWS implementation plan is endorsed by the OIE Regional Commission as well as the OIE International Committee. Implementation plan The following implementation plan has been drafted from a regional perspective. The purpose of the plan is to provide direction for improvement in the welfare of animals through a range of activities such as education, regulation and research and development. The plan aims to develop a sense of ownership for regional governments and support the implementation of existing OIE guidelines for animal welfare and related objectives. It provides a road map for the development of future animal welfare policies and helps member countries establish priorities that are consistent with the goals of the RAWS. The implementation plan takes into consideration the range of cultural, religious, environmental and socioeconomic conditions in the region and helps facilitate access to resources, including technical expertise, scientific information and funding. It also helps to develop partnerships to undertake collaborative activities with stakeholders and partner organisations. The RAWS implementation plan will be of great benefit to member countries. It can provide a clear regional direction on animal welfare, and will help support good animal health and welfare through improved animal handling and care by animal owners. DRAFT RAWS Implementation Plan 6

7 Goal 1 1 Promotion and achievement of a high level of understanding and awareness of animal welfare in the region through effective coordination, communication, education and training. To promote ownership of the strategy by all member countries of the region. 1.1 Publicising the existence of the strategy, and of welfare legislation, codes, standards, etc., using appropriate tools and mass media. Where necessary, these should be translated into national languages for clarity and understanding. 1.2 Involving religious leaders and authorities, as well as leading public personalities, in the implementation of animal welfare programs. Develop a public communication strategy that will be a platform for improved, broad communication on animal welfare in consultation with all stakeholders Translate the RAWS into member country languages and distribute Post the RAWS on government and industry websites Disseminate the translated and English versions of the RAWS and information relating to animal welfare to OIE delegates, governments, industry, producer groups, NGOs and veterinary associations from the President of the OIE Regional Commission Identify an institution or agency that will coordinate the implementation of the RAWS in each member country Publish regular articles on the RAWS and its implementation process and progress in the OIE Bulletin Present seminars on animal welfare to stakeholders Promote regional government ownership of the RAWS through the engagement of ASEAN Plus Three, the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation and South Pacific Countries through the inclusion of animal welfare on meeting agendas Involve religious leaders in the implementation process to promote the adoption of animal welfare standards and practices Select animal welfare ambassadors from OIE member countries to promote animal welfare Produce and circulate an animal welfare e-newsletter Develop a database that identifies all animal welfare stakeholders and interest groups in the region Involve private companies in the promotion of animal welfare through using required production standards Include animal welfare on the programs of international meetings or conferences Request assistance from NGOs to deliver improved animal welfare methods Include animal welfare in government standard operating procedures (i.e. quarantine requirements) Government agencies to develop appropriate legislation in member countries Include animal welfare studies in the curriculum of veterinary and agriculture courses DRAFT RAWS Implementation Plan 7

8 Financial and in-kind contributions Inclusion of animal welfare in existing programs Collaboration between government and the private sector Use of existing mechanisms to promote improved animal welfare and the RAWS (i.e. OIE, regional ministerial forum meetings) A database that identifies all animal welfare stakeholders and interest groups in the region OIE Regional Commission National governments Stakeholders Religious organisations NGOs High Multifaceted communication strategy, including improved information sharing and targeted delivery in the region Enhanced understanding of the regional animal welfare system and contemporary animal welfare issues Involvement of all stakeholders in ownership of animal welfare and the RAWS Translation of the RAWS and OIE Animal Welfare Guidelines into member country languages Endorsement of animal welfare priorities by regional ministers Inclusion of animal welfare in local animal welfare standards A database identifying all animal welfare players, stakeholders and interest groups in the region Increased awareness of issues surrounding animal welfare Increased understanding of importance of animal welfare In progress DRAFT RAWS Implementation Plan 8

9 Goal 1 2 Promotion and achievement of a high level of understanding and awareness of animal welfare in the region through effective coordination, communication, education and training. To improve attitudes, skills and knowledge of all animal carers and handlers, with initial emphasis on farm animals. 2.1 Developing appropriate education and training tools based on customised needs of member countries. 2.2 Promoting and facilitating the inclusion of animal welfare concepts and applications in veterinary and animal science-related courses and curricula. Stocktake of existing education curricula, training resources and programs conducted by government, industry and NGOs in each country for adaptation to local conditions Examine the current delivery of training programs in member countries to determine if programs can be improved Use existing government (national, provincial and local) extension services to improve animal welfare Provide recognition or certification for animal welfare training Identify which countries require targeted education programs Develop (or build on existing) curricula for animal science, animal handling, husbandry and veterinary science Existing resources and programs to deliver improved animal welfare training Engagement of regional universities, veterinary and agriculture schools, and twinning with Australian and New Zealand animal welfare centres FAO Abattoir Development publication 3 Concepts of Animal Welfare (CAW) 4 National codes of practice of member countries High Improved competency of animal handlers and carers in line with the OIE guidelines for animal welfare Identification of gaps in education and training programs Improvement of training programs Stocktake of education and training programs completed Limited adoption of WSPA program Ongoing activities at national level, for example Good Agriculture Practices workshop in Thailand DRAFT RAWS Implementation Plan 9

10 Goal 1 3 Promotion and achievement of a high level of understanding and awareness of animal welfare in the region through effective coordination, communication, education and training. To raise the profile of animal welfare with stakeholders, including decision makers, legislators and educators. 3.1 Exploring different ways of consulting with the general community, including decision makers and legislators, on animal welfare issues of regional and national importance. 3.2 Incorporating animal welfare issues and programs into public awareness campaigns related to animal health, food safety and production. [Consistent with Goal 1, 1] Engage and liaise with the World Health Organization, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Senior Officials Meeting of the ASEAN Ministers on Agriculture and Forestry, UN Agriculture cluster and the OIE to raise the profile of animal welfare Engage key industry groups in the promotion of the RAWS and OIE Guidelines on Animal Welfare Promote regional government ownership of the RAWS through the engagement of ASEAN Plus Three, the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation and South Pacific Countries through the inclusion of animal welfare on meeting agendas Include animal welfare, RAWS and OIE Guidelines on Animal Welfare on the programs of international meetings and conferences Write articles on the RAWS and animal welfare issues] in relevant publications Include animal welfare issues during missions of OIE officials to ministers or other policy makers Initiate dialogues on animal welfare with legal and educational departments Track changing public awareness to animal welfare issues through surveys [Consistent with Goal 1, 1] OIE regional representations World Health Organization Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Senior Officials Meeting of the ASEAN Ministers on Agriculture and Forestry National governments High Multi-stakeholder ownership of animal welfare Increase in the development and implementation of animal welfare legislation Increase in the involvement in animal welfare issues from the full range of stakeholders Limited implementation of legislation DRAFT RAWS Implementation Plan 10

11 Goal 2 1 Ensuring a coordinated regional approach and ongoing commitment to the implementation of OIE animal welfare standards and guidelines. To facilitate the development or improvement of legislation within member countries. 1.1 Reviewing existing and new animal welfare laws with reference to OIE guidelines. 1.2 Promoting a harmonised approach to the development or improvement of animal welfare codes of practice across all member countries. Review existing animal welfare legislation with reference to OIE guidelines for animal welfare; this could be achieved by assisting the OIE Central Bureau to collect and analyse the OIE Questionnaire on Animal Welfare from all member countries in the region Provide a guideline for developing and implementing animal welfare legislation Provide regional or subregional mechanisms (through ASEAN or ASEAN Plus Three or the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) to promote adoption of animal welfare guidelines and codes Incorporate OIE guidelines for animal welfare in regional livestock meetings Possibly provide an interim voluntary code of practice, based on the OIE guidelines Possibly through regional movement of animals, provide a vehicle for promoting a harmonised regional approach to animal welfare A consultant to review animal welfare legislation OIE Questionnaire on Animal Welfare and analysis and distribution of the results Guideline, developed by the OIE Central Bureau, for developing and implementing legislation OIE legislative drafters WSPA animal welfare legislation review High of animal health and welfare guidelines Increased uptake of including animal welfare in the Performance of Veterinary Services reviews Database of available legislation and gap analysis OIE guidelines for animal welfare and support for drafting of legislation DRAFT RAWS Implementation Plan 11

12 Goal 2 2 Ensuring a coordinated regional approach and ongoing commitment to the implementation of OIE animal welfare standards and guidelines. To obtain high-level support for the implementation of the strategy in each member country in the region. 2.1 Regularly informing and updating department or ministry heads on animal welfare developments. 2.2 Seeking the support and endorsement of key decision makers for the implementation of programs. Organise an OIE regional workshop on animal welfare, inviting OIE delegates and OIE focal points on animal welfare from member countries in Asia, the Far East and Oceania region Use existing reports from member country government departments to advise and update ministers Invite individual country members to report on achievements in implementing the RAWS to the RAWCG and the OIE Regional Commission Engage NGOs and stakeholder groups to lobby governments and ministers on the implementation of animal welfare programs under the RAWS Circulate the RAWS e-newsletter to department or ministry heads and key decision makers Incorporate animal welfare in animal disease control and prevention programs Emphasise that animal welfare can be an international trade opportunity Include animal welfare issues on the agenda of country minister meetings NGOs and stakeholder groups Existing government resources OIE regional representation OIE Regional Commission Member countries High Uniform and coordinated implementation of the RAWS in member countries Support from decision makers to implement the RAWS Understanding and improved-awareness of strategic significance of animal welfare A Regional Animal Welfare Workshop hosted by the Regional Representative for Asia and the Pacific in 2009 DRAFT RAWS Implementation Plan 12

13 Goal 2 3 Ensuring a coordinated regional approach and ongoing commitment to the implementation of OIE animal welfare standards and guidelines. To ensure effective implementation and monitoring of the strategy. 3.1 Establishing a RAWCG, comprising key stakeholders responsible for monitoring, reviewing and reporting on the progress of implementation. 3.2 Coordinating between the OIE focal points of member countries to facilitate implementation of agreed programs and attainment of set goals. Establish a RAWCG to drive and monitor the implementation of the RAWS Establish animal welfare focal points in each member country Establish animal welfare agencies in each member country Produce an animal welfare e-newsletter to provide information on RAWS implementation and animal welfare activities in member countries RAWCG to identify ways of measuring RAWS implementation progress Submit a position paper on animal welfare in member countries to the OIE Regional Commission Support for animal welfare focal points provided by each member country Cost sharing or in kind support by member countries OIE Central Bureau OIE regional representation High RAWCG established to drive and monitor the implementation of the RAWS RAWS implemented in regional member countries Clear regional direction on animal welfare Clearly identifiable and clearly defined regional standards and guidelines Cooperation between animal welfare focal points Effective overview of RAWS implementation Nomination of focal points for all OIE members in the Asia and Pacific region by May 2009 DRAFT RAWS Implementation Plan 13

14 Goal 3 1 Achievement of sustainable improvements in animal welfare, based on regional and international research and development. To ensure that new knowledge and developments in animal welfare are broadly communicated and adopted into the OIE standards. 1.1 Establishing a process whereby animal welfare research is continually monitored so that, where appropriate, sustainable standards can be updated. 1.2 Identifying possible research and development needs and priorities. Prepare review and gap analyses of research needs in member countries Develop a review process to assess the relevance and implementation needs of new and existing research Ensure new research is used when OIE Guidelines on Animal Welfare are reviewed Provide website links to organisations who are doing animal welfare research; for example, Meat & Livestock Australia, WSPA, OIE, RSPCA Organise twinning of regional universities and research centres Use Performance of Veterinary Services to identify research and development needs and priorities Technical expertise and skills of research and development organisations Existing WSPA academic contacts Scientific papers OIE Animal Welfare Working Group Medium to high Active regional involvement in the process of updating animal welfare standards using science-based studies adaptable to regional conditions Gap analyses into research needs Targeted research and development investments in key regional priority areas Scientific validation of production and economic benefits Ongoing DRAFT RAWS Implementation Plan 14

15 Goal 3 2 Achievement of sustainable improvements in animal welfare, based on regional and international research and development. To explore opportunities for the dissemination and use of research from regional OIE collaborating centres. 2.1 Networking with OIE collaborating centres and achieving outreach through the twinning process. Monitor and evaluate scientific literature as an integral part of national and international animal welfare policy development Link member countries websites to national and international animal welfare websites and promote dialogue on relevant issues Actively participate in international fora and report appropriately Government and private-sector animal welfare stakeholders participate in international meetings, conferences or workshops Provide a central location for listing significant regional animal welfare events Organise an annual regional animal welfare forum Circulate OIE Animal Welfare Collaborating Centre profiles Circulate twinning criteria Technical expertise and skills Funds to support coordination activities OIE Central Bureau OIE Animal Welfare Working Group RAWS e-newsletter Medium A regional or subregional repository of animal welfare research and studies that can be readily accessed and shared by governments and stakeholders International animal welfare information is identified, analysed and disseminated as appropriate DRAFT RAWS Implementation Plan 15

16 Goal 3 3 Achievement of sustainable improvements in animal welfare, based on regional and international research and development. To explore mechanisms for community involvement in the development and implementation of animal welfare standards. 3.1 Encouraging effective inputs from industry, member governments, regional bodies, animal welfare NGOs, national veterinary associations and veterinary practitioners, and other stakeholders across the spectrum of humane treatment of animals. Seek input from stakeholders at regional and subregional meetings Use the Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare process to promote animal welfare awareness in governments and community OIE Central Bureau and OIE Regional Commission to use focal points to encourage industry, member governments, regional bodies, animal welfare NGOs, national veterinary associations and veterinary practitioners, and other stakeholders to respond positively to their requests for input in to the development, revision and implementation of animal welfare standards Obtain feedback from national animal welfare consultation committees Focal points Partnerships and collaborations Individual member countries High Active engagement of stakeholders in the development, revision and implementation of animal welfare standards Feasible and constructive agreements and courses of action that can be implemented at regional or subregional levels Learn from experience of other countries DRAFT RAWS Implementation Plan 16

17 Goal 3 4 Achievement of sustainable improvements in animal welfare, based on regional and international research and development. To continuously learn from regional and international experiences and best practices. 4.1 Developing close working relationships with, and obtaining effective inputs from, animal welfare NGOs and institutions that undertake animal welfare programs. Identify NGOs and other institutions subregional contacts and programs Identify and document best practices and socioeconomic studies for dissemination Establish formal links with NGOs and private organisations' technical expertise Member countries to assist OIE Central Bureau on the development of an international inventory of research and development Develop a regional animal welfare events calendar Undertake educational industry visits Include the animal welfare theme in appropriate regional workshops and at conferences Funds for documentation and translation Technical skills of animal welfare experts WSPA identification of subregional contacts OIE regional representation High to medium Documented best practices and tools readily accessed and shared by member countries Information exchange between animal welfare NGOs and institutions that undertake animal welfare programs Sustainable improvement of animal welfare standards in member countries WSPA identification of subregional contacts by February 2009 DRAFT RAWS Implementation Plan 17

18 Goal 4 1 Development of sustainable mechanisms to coordinate and promote animal welfare programs and priorities. To seek and maintain cooperation and support from regional and international organisations, key trading partners and NGOs. 1.1 Identifying program needs and priorities and, if necessary, preparing project proposals for funding and assistance. 1.2 Undertaking joint initiatives with relevant partners to implement programs and animal welfare campaigns. 1.3 Coordinating animal welfare activities of member countries with assistance from the OIE Regional Commission. Maximise the use of collaborative activities and partnership in the implementation of animal welfare activities Seek involvement of the World Bank, International Finance Corporation, Asian Development Bank, and other development institutions to support implementation of the RAWS Use the proposed Regional Animal Welfare Workshop in 2009 to identify program needs and priorities Aim to base all project proposals on partnerships Database of NGOs, partner organisations, etc. Regional Animal Welfare Workshop ASEAN Sectoral Working Group on Livestock High to medium Increases in the implementation of, and support to, regional animal welfare initiatives Identification of program needs, priorities and partnership opportunities DRAFT RAWS Implementation Plan 18

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