The surprising link between political strategy and health policies
Animal welfare grade: A.
Sources: (World Animal Protection)
This theme explores whether animal sentience is recognized by governing bodies and whether animal cruelty is prohibited by law. It also addresses animal protection for different categories of animals.
The Animal Protection Index scored 50 countries around the world based on their commitments to animal welfare and protection. Led by World Animal Protection, each country was assessed based on a series of indicators, including providing humane education, promoting awareness, and animal welfare standards. The scores range from A to G, with A being the highest and G the lowest.
Discover which grade each of these 50 countries received and learn more about the methodology of the index in the following gallery.
Animal welfare: best and worst countries
Countries that lead in animal care and conservation
LIFESTYLE Animal protection index
The Animal Protection Index scored 50 countries around the world based on their commitments to animal welfare and protection. Led by World Animal Protection, each country was assessed based on a series of indicators, including providing humane education, promoting awareness, and animal welfare standards. The scores range from A to G, with A being the highest and G the lowest.
Discover which grade each of these 50 countries received and learn more about the methodology of the index in the following gallery.