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WFA welcomes five new members

The World Federation for Animals proudly welcomes five new member organisations, expanding our network to 79 members across Africa, Asia, and Europe. These diverse organisations bring valuable expertise and unique approaches to animal welfare advocacy. …

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Animal welfare and sustainability at the UN General Assembly

Animal welfare gained further recognition in global policy discussions at the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). During this session, all 193 Member States considered key issues raised at the Conferences of …

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Advancing animal welfare for a healthier planet in 2025 

As we enter 2025, we at the World Federation for Animals (WFA) are dedicated to strengthening global animal protection efforts and demonstrating how animal welfare is central to addressing some of the world’s most pressing …

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Three new organisations join WFA

We are excited to announce the addition of the following members to the World Federation …
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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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Key outcomes for animal welfare from the CBD COP16

For the last two weeks, Colombia was the place to be for those of us …
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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! …
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Media Advisory: Launch of the Animals for Climate Action Tool – a game-changer for climate and biodiversity policy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COP29, Baku, Azerbaijan — You are invited to the launch of the Animals for Climate Action tool, an innovative resource designed to empower policymakers to integrate animal welfare into national climate and …

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What the World needs from CBD COP16

Protecting biodiversity, climate, and animal welfare The upcoming 16th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) marks a critical juncture in global biodiversity efforts. As the world …

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Clementine (l) And Winston (r) Fell Off Transport Trucks As Piglets, In Two Different States, A Fall That Saved Both Their Lives. The Two Live In Sanctuary At Gentle Acres Animal Haven And Are Inseparable Friends. Fairfield, Virgina, Usa, 2024. Shannon Johnstone / We Animals

Animals are awesome

World Animal Day is an opportunity to recognise animals for their intrinsic value.  For all of us in the animal protection movement – and many beyond – animals are a source of wonder and inspiration. …

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Key outcomes from the Summit of the Future 

As global challenges intensify, world leaders gathered at the Summit of the Future to adopt …
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This Rearing Shed On An Industrial Broiler Chicken Farm Spans Up To 150 Metres Long And Houses Between 40,000 And 60,000 Birds. Farms May Consist Of One To 25 Such Sheds. The Chicks Are Delivered From Hatcheries At A Day Old And Grown Inside These Sheds Until Their Predetermined Slaughter Age, At Roughly 35 To 50 Days Of Age. Victoria, Australia, 2018. Bear Witness Australia / We Animals

The AMR Political Declaration through an animal welfare lens

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the most urgent global health threats. On the 26th …
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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 …
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How to escape the sustainable development doldrums

Earlier this month, I attended the UN High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development. The …
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World Federation for Animals expands network with five new members

The World Federation for Animals (WFA) has proudly announced the addition of five new NGOs to its membership, bringing the total to 73 members. This strategic expansion enhances WFA’s ability to address a broad spectrum …

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Introducing animal welfare into the sustainable livestock sector transformation debate

Meeting of the FAO sub-committee on Livestock The FAO Committee on Agriculture (COAG) is set to reconvene its Sub-committee on Livestock (SCL) for its second session from July 16-18, 2024. Established in 2020, the SCL …

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Animal welfare is an opportunity to increase food security

All human beings have the right to adequate food, including all the nutritional elements needed to live a healthy and active life, and the right to be free from hunger. Food security is a public …

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