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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 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 …
WFA calls for strong protections for marine animals at UN Ocean Conference
The World Federation for Animals (WFA) is advocating for stronger protections for marine animals at the upcoming United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC). As the world comes together to assess progress on ocean conservation, WFA is …
WFA welcomes 3 new members
Animal welfare and sustainability at the UN General Assembly
Advancing animal welfare for a healthier planet in 2025
Three new organisations join WFA
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 Climate Action tool – a pivotal resource that guides policymakers in integrating animal welfare into climate and biodiversity strategies. This …
Key outcomes for animal welfare from the CBD COP16
For the last two weeks, Colombia was the place to be for those of us who believe there is a world where we can live in peace with nature. The UN Biodiversity Conference (CBD COP16) …
World Federation for Animals at COP29: How animal welfare can help fight climate change
This year, the World Federation for Animals (WFA) will be at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan! We’ll be joining global climate talks to show why protecting animals is important for fighting climate change. Together with our …
Media Advisory: Launch of the Animals for Climate Action Tool – a game-changer for climate and biodiversity policy
What the World needs from CBD COP16
Animals are awesome
Key outcomes from the Summit of the Future
The AMR Political Declaration through an animal welfare lens
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the most urgent global health threats. On the 26th of September, heads of state and government representatives gathered to assess progress, identify gaps, and propose solutions to curb the …
September’s key global events: A crucial month for animal welfare
September is shaping up to be a busy month for the global community and the animal welfare movement. Here are three key moments in the global agenda that should be on our radar: 1. The …
How to escape the sustainable development doldrums
Earlier this month, I attended the UN High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development. The HLPF is the annual review process for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), providing an opportunity for UN Member States and …
