The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Board of Directors endorsed the World Veterinary Association’s (WVA) Position on the Global Climate Change Emergency on June 15, 2023 in Washington, D.C. The statement declares global climate change as an emergency, supports a One Health approach, and encourages continued research into modern, efficient, and sustainable food and animal production techniques. The statement originated in April 2021 and other organizations that have endorsed include the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA), the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe (FVE), and the British Veterinary Association (BVA).
