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.
What’s been happening
WFA urges stronger recognition of animal welfare at UN Forum
As UN member states prepare the Ministerial Declaration for the 2025 High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development, WFA has submitted key recommendations urging stronger recognition of animal welfare in the global effort to meet …
The Pandemic Treaty: A critical moment for animal welfare
The world is moving closer to finalising the Pandemic Treaty—a global agreement to strengthen pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response. From February 17-21, 2025, governments from around the world gathered for the 13th meeting of the …
WFA advocates for sustainable food systems at UN Climate Workshop
The World Federation for Animals (WFA) submitted its recommendations to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) on its upcoming workshop “Systemic and Holistic Approaches to Climate Action on Agriculture, Food Systems, and …
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.
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.
