Our World

The world we live in is shared by people, animals, and nature, yet human actions continue to place increasing pressure on the planet. Environmental issues are no longer distant problems. They are happening now and directly affecting wildlife, ecosystems, and the future we are creating.

This page is dedicated to raising awareness of the challenges facing our world, how they impact animals both wild and domestic, and why caring for the environment is inseparable from caring for wildlife.

Plastic Pollution

Plastic pollution remains one of the most visible and damaging environmental issues worldwide. Millions of tonnes of plastic enter the oceans every year, breaking down into microplastics that are almost impossible to remove.

Marine animals such as turtles, seabirds, dolphins, whales, and fish can mistake plastic for food or become entangled in waste, leading to injury or death. Microplastics have also been found in coral reefs and plankton, disrupting entire marine ecosystems.

Plastic pollution affects land animals too. Animals such as deer, birds, hedgehogs, and livestock can become trapped in litter or ingest plastic waste, causing internal damage. Reducing single use plastics and improving waste management are essential steps towards protecting animals and their habitats.

Climate Change

Climate change continues to reshape ecosystems across the globe. Rising temperatures, melting ice, extreme weather events, and changing seasons are altering habitats faster than many species can adapt.

Animals already affected include polar bears and seals losing sea ice, coral species suffering from bleaching, birds experiencing disrupted migration patterns, and amphibians struggling with changing temperatures and rainfall. Heatwaves, droughts, and floods place additional pressure on wildlife and increase the risk of population decline.

Protecting the environment and reducing emissions are essential to safeguarding ecosystems and the animals that rely on them.

Habitat Loss and Deforestation

Deforestation and habitat destruction remain major threats to wildlife worldwide. Forests, wetlands, grasslands, and other natural environments are cleared for agriculture, urban development, and resource extraction.

Animals affected include orangutans and birds losing forest homes, elephants and big herbivores losing migration routes, insects such as bees losing vital habitats, and countless smaller species becoming displaced. Habitat loss often leads to increased human wildlife conflict and reduced biodiversity.

Protecting and restoring natural habitats is one of the most effective ways to support wildlife conservation and maintain healthy ecosystems.

Beyond plastic waste, pollution in the form of chemicals, air pollution, and water contamination continues to harm the environment.

Air pollution affects birds and mammals by damaging respiratory health, while water pollution harms fish, amphibians, and freshwater invertebrates. Chemical runoff from agriculture can poison rivers and soil, impacting animals such as frogs, insects, and small mammals. Noise and light pollution also disrupt animal behaviour, particularly for bats, birds, and nocturnal species.

Reducing pollution requires awareness, responsible consumption, and collective effort at both individual and global levels.

Pollution and Human Impact

Why This Matters for Animals

Environmental issues are not separate from animal welfare. When the planet suffers, animals suffer too. From endangered wildlife to domestic and stray animals, environmental damage affects every species in different ways.

Caring for animals means caring for the world they live in. Protecting nature supports biodiversity, improves animal welfare, and helps create a healthier future for all living beings.

What We Can Do

Positive change does not always require huge actions. Small, consistent choices can make a real difference:

Reducing single-use plastics and recycling responsibly
Supporting conservation and environmental charities
Choosing sustainable products where possible
Spreading awareness and education about environmental issues
Respecting wildlife and natural habitats

Every action, no matter how small, contributes to protecting the world we share.