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Animal welfare is a worldwide matter

We are a federation of 60+ NGOs working towards the recognition of animal welfare as essential for the sustainable development agenda. Our efforts focus on integrating animal welfare into international health, food, and environmental regimes and trade and development finance rules.

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World Federation for Animals launches groundbreaking Animals for Climate Action tool at COP29

Baku, Azerbaijan – The World Federation for Animals today launched at COP29 the Animals for Climate Action tool – a pivotal resource that guides policymakers in integrating animal welfare into climate and biodiversity strategies.  This …

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Key outcomes for animal welfare from the CBD COP16

For the last two weeks, Colombia was the place to be for those of us who believe there is a world where we can live in peace with nature.   The UN Biodiversity Conference (CBD COP16) …

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World Federation for Animals at COP29: How animal welfare can help fight climate change

This year, the World Federation for Animals (WFA) will be at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan! We’ll be joining global climate talks to show why protecting animals is important for fighting climate change. Together with our …

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Amplifying the voice of trillions

We harness the collective strength of the animal protection movement to champion the interests of countless sentient beings on the global policy stage. Our pillars of impact drive meaningful change:

Transform policymakers’ mindsets to view animal welfare as a catalyst for sustainable development

Unify and empower animal protection NGOs to be one powerful force in international fora.

Forge an effective Federation with a representative, engaged, and influential membership, driving meaningful change.

In focus

Unveiling the Nexus - The interdependence of Animal Welfare, Environment and sustainable Development.
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Helping animals around the world

Our members (●) are at the heart of this movement, representing the diverse interests and perspectives that shape our approach on a global scale. Our regional networks (●) garner additional support, ensuring that our voice in international fora is truly representative. Together, we are committed to achieving global impact for animals.

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