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Report | Wildlife Counts for Climate: The Scientific Consensus
On 18 June 2026, during the mid-year climate negotiations, government representatives of Brazil, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Zimbabwe, and Chile discussed the policy implications of the Scientific Consensus on Wildlife and Climate. Backed by …
Rethinking the management of wild animals at CBD SBSTTA-28
From 27 July to 1 August 2026, governments and experts are meeting in Nairobi for the 28th meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological…
Making the case for animals at the 2026 UN High-Level Political Forum
Can we achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) without considering animal welfare and its link with human and environmental health? That is the question at the heart of WFA’s engagement at the High-Level Political Forum …
What the Australia-EU trade agreement means for animals
Over 280 global scientists unite on urgent need for wildlife protection for sake of the climate
Nairobi’s floods are a warning signal from earth: this World Environment Day, we urgently need to take climate action and restore our ecosystems
What the global health negotiations delivered for animals
Securing the place of animals in urban settings
We tend to think cities begin where nature ends, but the truth is different. Wildlife lives in the cracks of our sidewalks…
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
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
The EU-Mercosur trade agreement has sparked significant debate about its implications for animal welfare, environmental protection…
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…
