David Pedersen

David Pedersen

David is the Membership Officer at the World Federation for Animals, responsible for growing the network of advocacy organisations and nurturing collective altruistic ambitions. He has worked in the intersection of food systems, sustainability, and animal welfare for over 10 years. He helped set up 50by40, a coalition of NGOs working across food justice, animal welfare, climate change, and health, with the collective goal of reducing global production and consumption of animal-based products by 50% by 2040. He has a Masters in Philosophy and Business Management from Copenhagen Business School, with a specialisation in social entrepreneurship, alternative proteins, anthropocentrism, and animal ethics.

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David Pedersen

Animals in the wild

Five new members join the World Federation for Animals

We’re pleased to welcome five new members to our Federation. These groups are dedicated to improving the lives of animals and...
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Four new members

Four new full members join our Federation

We’re pleased to welcome four new full members to our Federation. Each of these remarkable organizations brings diverse expertise from a different country, adding to the diversity...
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WFA grows with three new members

The World Federation for Animals is pleased to welcome three new member organisations, expanding our global network. These diverse organisations bring legal, policy and regional ...
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WFA welcomes 3 new members

The World Federation for Animals proudly welcomes three new member organisations, expanding our network to 78 members across Africa, Asia, and Europe. These diverse organisations ...
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Rescued Turkeys At Farm Sanctuary. Watkins Glen, New York, Usa, 2009. Jo Anne Mcarthur / We Animals

Three new organisations join WFA

We are excited to announce the addition of the following members to the World Federation for Animals community. Their expertise and regional knowledge strengthen our ...
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Equine behaviorist Caroline Raillard establishes a relationship of trust with Pepito. Pepito suffers from progressive blindness and hearing loss, rendering general handling of him difficult for veterinarians and staff. Refuge de l'Arche, Château Gontier sur Mayenne, France, 2022. Nathalie Merle / We Animals Media

Perspectives on the strategies & opportunities of a growing movement

It is a common notion that one does not necessarily get rich in the traditional sense of the word, when in the business of promoting ...
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