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What’s at stake for animals at the Bonn climate talks
In June 2026, those engaged in the climate negotiations, including the World Federation for Animals (WFA), will head to Bonn, Germany. These are the…
Celebrating Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday
As Sir David Attenborough turns 100, we reflect on his extraordinary legacy and how his storytelling turned a childhood fascination with nature into a lifelong mission for animal welfare.
Shaping global One Health governance for animals
An estimated 60% of known infectious diseases and up to 75% of new or emerging ones in humans originate in animals. Recognising this animal-human health link is essential for securing global health. It is also …
Securing aquatic animal welfare in the High Seas Treaty
Czech Republic: Integrating animal welfare into sustainable development and One Health
2025 in review: Breakthrough year for animals in global policy
EU-Mercosur trade deal: What it means for animals on both sides of the Atlantic
Key global policy opportunities for animal welfare in 2026
2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for animals. Across UN forums, regional platforms, and high-level conferences, governments…
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…
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…
2025 delivered some major wins for animals
Animal welfare as a key pillar of environmental action at UNEA-7
Animals at the Amazon COP
#Animals4AMR: How animal welfare helps prevent antimicrobial resistance
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…
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…
COP30 Brazil: Putting animals at the heart of climate action
This November, the World Federation for Animals (WFA) heads to Brazil for COP30, the annual UN climate conference under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), taking place November 10-21…
