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Advancing animal welfare at the UN General Assembly
Each year, all 193 UN Member States come together at the General Assembly to set political direction and agree on shared language across peace and security, development...
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UNEA-7 advances on One Health, but animal welfare is still lagging
From 8–12 December 2025, governments gathered in Nairobi for the seventh United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7), the world’s highest-level forum...
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Animal welfare as a key pillar of environmental action at UNEA-7
From 8–12 December 2025, governments will gather in Nairobi for the seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7), the world's...
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Animals at the Amazon COP
From November 10th to 21st, WFA joined governments from around the world in Belém, Brazil, for COP30, the latest round of global negotiations...
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Key outcomes for animals on the road to COP17
From 20-24 October 2025, governments gathered in Panama City for SBSTTA-27, the scientific body of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). The meeting assessed progress on...
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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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WFA Board met to advance strategic planning for 2026 and beyond
On 21st and 22nd October 2025, the WFA Board convened at the FOUR PAWS Headquarters in Vienna, Austria, for its annual in-person...
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Resolution passed at IUCN Congress elevates role of wild animals in climate change
Yesterday, at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi, a resolution was passed which ...
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We’re speaking for animals in Panama
From 20-24 October 2025, governments gather in Panama for SBSTTA-27, reviewing biodiversity progress and preparing for COP17. WFA will focus...
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Animal welfare movement gains ground through One Health progress at HLPF 2025
At HLPF 2025, WFA advanced animal welfare as essential to achieving SDGs 3 and 14, reinforcing its role in sustainable development. The Federation co-hosted a One Health-focused...
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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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Putting animal welfare on the agenda at the UN High-Level Political Forum 2025
WFA urges governments at the 2025 UN HLPF to include animal welfare in the Ministerial Declaration. Animal welfare is vital for SDG 3 and SDG 14, tackling AMR, ocean health...
