Freedom of Species

We speak with Philip Sutton a climate campaigner and long time environmentalist. In 2008 Philip co-authored the book ‘Climate Code Red: The Case for Emergency Action’. Since the release of the book Philip has continued to work on strategies and actions for achieving a safe climate. We chat with Philip about what a safe climate is and why climate change IS an animal issue.

We get an update from Damien, the Australian founder & CEO of the IAPF, which primarily exists to protect rhinos and elephants from the ruthless organised crime syndicates that deal in rhino horn and elephant tusks.  He explains what's developed in southern Africa since he was here in the 3CR studio in May last year.  This includes the recent vicious attacks on two IAPF rangers in Mozambique, IAPF's new accredited training program for anti-poaching rangers, and South Africa's plans to legalise the trade in rhino horn.  Damien also reveals how the mind of a hunter works, by drawing on his own past.  International Anti-Poaching Foundation  www.iapf.org

A panel discussion from the 2016 Institute for Critical Animal Studies Oceania Conference, held in Canberra.Panelists: Three Australian activist scholars - Jess Ison, Nick Pendergrast and Lara Drew.The panelists reflect on their experiences of anarchism and animal liberation; a critical dialogue into the causes of speciesism whilst taking a broader view of social justice and the nature of oppression.Animal advocates have long argued that veganism is a necessary step within the goal of animal liberation; however, on its own it is not enough. A vegan ethic has the most promise if it is also anti-capitalist, against all forms of domination, and was one that embraced practices of total liberation underpinned by radical activism.Jessica Ison is the Representative for Institute for Critical Animal Studies in Oceania. She is a PhD candidate at La Trobe University and a tutor in Gender Studies and Animal Studies. Jess is a rescuer for the Coalition Against Duck Shooting and her writing can be found in Overland.Lara Drew is a final year PhD candidate at the University of Canberra. Her principal research lies in the field of learning and pedagogy, radical education, community development, activism, and critical animal studies. Lara’s other research and writing activities include feminism and the body, and anarchist and anticapitalist positions. Lara is a project director for the Oceania Institute for Critical Animal Studies chapter and participates in various grassroots campaigns.Nick Pendergrast has had many years of experience as a vegan advocate. He has also been active in other social movements and co-hosts the intersectional, political podcast Progressive Podcast Australia . He has a PhD in Sociology and his thesis applied sociological theories on social movements and organisations to the animal advocacy movement. He also teaches Sociology at the University of Melbourne and Criminology at Deakin University.

Meg Good from 'Voiceless - The Animal Protection Society' discusses Australian animal law and how it is used to persecute and protect non-human animals.

We're joined in the studio by two highly-experienced environmental communicators, Angela Rutter of the Australian Conservation Foundation and Doug Gimesy of communication consultancy The Framing Effect. They share their wealth of knowledge on how to most effectively deliver your message to engage audiences and, further, how to motivate them to act.

For many people who consume animal flesh slaughterhouses act as a black box where animals enter and “meat” emerges.This week were joined by Dilan, one of the organisers of the March to Close All Slaughterhouses event that will be happening on the 11th March in Melbourne.Listen to hear about what the March to Close All Slaughterhouses is attempting to do, what it symbolises, and how you can get involved

Image credit: Northcote artist Colleen Burke http://www.colleenburke.net.au/ Building lush golfing greens in corella country may not have been the brightest of ideas but when the Victorian Department of Environment, Land, Water & Planning approved a permit to kill the native birds to stop them feeding on the fairways it's not surprising that the community was outraged.We hear from those fighting to save the corellas by advocating for non-lethal bird deterrent methods.We also interview those willing to adopt cost-effective non-lethal technology currently available for managing corellas; proving that enjoying a round of golf in the country doesn't need to be lethal for native wildlife.                                        More info: Corellas – Cut Their Culling Facebook page. Closed group. Request to join. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1844318402508097/?fref=nf Change petition - Stop The Culling. Please sign. https://www.change.org/p/kilmore-golf-club-stop-culling-corellas?recruit... BirdGardNon-lethal bird deterrent technology  http://www.birdgard.com.au/  To request non-lethal bird control methods are adopted, please contact:Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D'Ambrosio  lily.d'ambrosio@parliament.vic.gov.au (03) 9637 9504 Department of Environment, Land, Water and PlanningPh:136 186DELWP  feedback form. http://www2.delwp.vic.gov.au/our-department/contact-us Rob Mitchell MP Federal Member for McEwenrob.mitchell.mp@aph.gov.au Ph: (03) 9333 0440 Kilmore Golf Clubkilmoregolfclub@kilmoregolfclub.com.au

Members from Deakin University Vegan Society, Monash Vegan Society, and University of Melbourne Animal Protection Society joined us in the studio to discuss all things veganism and animal protection at University campuses. Universities have a large audience of young people ready to connect with the animal movement. We'll learn how these three groups are making those connections and how well it's working.*Image of a vegan bbq at Deakin University

Founders of Melbourne Chicken Save, Melbourne Cow Save, Melbourne Pig Save & the newest Melbourne Sheep Save join us in the studio to talk about their place in the growing worldwide Save Movement for farmed animals.  They explain what the principle of "bearing witness" means in practice, the purposes of their rallies and slaughterhouse vigils, and what each group is up to.  The Save Movement  https://www.facebook.com/savemovement/                                http://thesavemovement.org/The Save Movement Australia  https://www.facebook.com/SaveMovementAustralia/Melbourne Cow Save  https://www.facebook.com/MelbourneCowSave/Melbourne Sheep Save  https://www.facebook.com/melbournesheepsave/Melbourne Pig Save  https://www.facebook.com/MelbournePigSave/Melbourne Chicken Save  https://www.facebook.com/Melbournechickensave/