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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…
Nairobi’s floods are a warning signal from earth: this World Environment Day, we urgently need to take climate action and restore our ecosystems
The name “Nairobi” comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which means “place of cool waters,” an interesting and fitting identity for Nairobi, both in the city’s origin as a landscape of wetlands
What the global health negotiations delivered for animals
In May 2026, two major global health events took place in the same week: the 79th World Health Assembly (WHA79) in Geneva and the 93rd General Session of the World Organisation…
Securing the place of animals in urban settings
What’s at stake for animals at the Bonn climate talks
Celebrating Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday
Shaping global One Health governance for animals
Securing aquatic animal welfare in the High Seas Treaty
The ocean is home to whales, sharks, seabirds, fish, and countless other animals. This living ecosystem covers 71% of Earth’s surface, yet nearly two-thirds of it…
Czech Republic: Integrating animal welfare into sustainable development and One Health
How is animal welfare translated into national policy in practice? An interview with three Czech ministries.
2025 in review: Breakthrough year for animals in global policy
2025 showed what is possible when the global animal protection movement acts together. From the historic inclusion of animal welfare…
EU-Mercosur trade deal: What it means for animals on both sides of the Atlantic
Key global policy opportunities for animal welfare in 2026
Advancing animal welfare at the UN General Assembly
UNEA-7 advances on One Health, but animal welfare is still lagging
2025 delivered some major wins for animals
This year has seen an unprecedented amount of achievement for animals on the international stage. As we end 2025, we have much to be proud of. Our movement has achieved…
Animal welfare as a key pillar of environmental action at UNEA-7
From 8–12 December 2025, governments will gather in Nairobi for the seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7), the world’s…
Animals at the Amazon COP
From November 10th to 21st, WFA joined governments from around the world in Belém, Brazil, for COP30, the latest round of global negotiations…
