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New guide shows governments how animal health and welfare can help deliver the Global Action Plan on Biodiversity and Health
COP17 press conference: Launch of Animals for Biodiversity and Health guidance tool.
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WFA launches ‘The Atlas of Animal Emotions’ for World Animal Day 2026
From elephants showing care to tigers exhibiting frustration, global animal welfare NGOs celebrate the breadth of animal emotions...
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Luciana D’Abramo of FOUR PAWS announced as new President of World Federation for Animals
Global coalition of animal welfare organisations, the World Federation for Animals has announced a new president: Luciana D’Abramo.
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Peer-reviewed article on wildlife and climate connection published in ‘Global Change Biology’
The launch of the Scientific Consensus on Wildlife and Climate in June has been given further weight with a peer-reviewed article published in ‘Global Change Biology’...
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Over 280 global scientists unite on urgent need for wildlife protection for sake of the climate
For the first time, leading scientists worldwide have united to affirm the vital role that wild animals play in climate mitigation and ecosystem resilience...
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African leaders back new Wildlife for Climate Declaration ahead of COP31: recognising urgent need for wildlife protection for sake of climate
At an official side event hosted by World Federation for Animals (WFA) at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, Ambassador Tadeous T Chifamba speaking on behalf of...
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World Federation for Animals joins the WHO Civil Society Task Force on Antimicrobial Resistance
The World Federation for Animals (WFA) has this week been welcomed onto the World Health Organization (WHO) Civil Society Task Force on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). WFA joins representatives...
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UN Multi-Stakeholder Partnership Platform for tackling antimicrobial resistance (AMR) publishes recommendations for integrating animal welfare
A new policy briefing paper has been released today by the AMR (Antimicrobial Resistance) Multi-Stakeholder Partnership Platform (MSPP), ‘Embedding animal welfare in the IPEA mandate: a One Health imperative for curbing antimicrobial resistance (AMR)’. The brief has been developed by...
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Landmark FAO resolution on antimicrobial use in agrifood systems welcomed by the World Federation for Animals
WFA welcomes a new FAO resolution tackling antimicrobial resistance in agrifood systems, calling for better animal health, reduced misuse and a One Health...
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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 ...
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World Federation for Animals commits to elevating animal welfare in the sustainable development agenda at first-ever General Assembly
Copenhagen, Denmark (May 15, 2024 ) — The World Federation for Animals (WFA), comprised of ...
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World Federation for Animals highlights missed opportunities at UNEA-6
The World Federation for Animals (WFA), a coalition representing 53 non-governmental organisations globally, commends the ...
