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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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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...
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UN Ocean Conference 2025: Key outcomes for marine animals
The third UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3) concluded with a new political declaration encouraging progress on ocean sustainability.
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Our 2024 Review: A year of progress for animals in global policy
2024 was a year of strategic advocacy, collective action, and progress for animals on the ...
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Momentum grows for animal welfare & plant-rich diets in climate action
Submissions to the first UN climate workshop on agriculture and food security reveal encouraging signs ...
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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 ...
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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) ...
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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 ...
