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A Large Group Of Carp Splash At The Water's Surface As They Feed And Fight For Food Pellets Inside A Floating Cage. The Animals Are Being Raised For Food At An Indonesian Fish Farm Located On A Freshwater Reservoir.

The nexus between animal welfare & AMR

In celebration of World AMR Awareness Week (18-24 Nov. 2023), we are sharing an excerpt from our report “Unveiling the Nexus: The Interdependence of Animal Welfare, the Environment, and Sustainable Development“.  This year’s theme is: …

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WFA spearheads global initiative for animal welfare and antimicrobial resistance nexus

The World Federation for Animals (WFA) recently proposed establishing the Animal Welfare-Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Nexus Action Group. This proposal was made to the AMR Multi-Stakeholder Partnership Platform, an initiative of the Quadripartite comprising the Food …

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The Federation at COP28

As we prepare for the 28th UN Climate Conference (COP28) in Dubai, our team is packing a powerful message: animal welfare is a critical piece of the climate puzzle. Alongside our members, we are ready …

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A Family Of Wild Asian Elephants Moves Through The Landscape At Dawn In Thailand's Kui Buri National Park. The Park Is Part Of Thailand's World Heritage Western Forest Complex (wefcom), One Of The Largest Networks Of Connected Protected Areas In Asia. Asian Elephants Are Endangered And Only Approximately 4,000 Remain In The Wild Throughout Their Range. Habitat Destruction And Fragmentation, Wild Capture For The Tourist Industry, And Poaching For Ivory Have Contributed To The Rapid Decline Of Wild Populations Over The Past 100 Years.

UK Bans Sale and Advertising of Low-Welfare Animal Activities Abroad

The UK has taken a definitive step towards safeguarding the well-being of commercially exploited animals …
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World Animal Day: One Year On 

On World Animal Day last year, the global community rallied behind a shared vision: the …
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Gwenna Hunter Packs Fresh Local Produce Into Bags At A Vegan Aid Program In Los Angeles With Vegan Outreach. Each Vegan Aid Program Day They Distribute Roughly 100 Free Groceries And Hot Vegan Meals To Local Communities Impacted By The Covid 19 Crisis. La Adventist Academy, Los Angeles, California, Usa, 2021. Nikki Ritcher / #unboundproject / We Animals Media

What does the Global Stocktake Synthesis Report mean for the food system and animals?

By Sebastian Osborn, Global Policy Manager (Mercy for Animals) On September 8th, 2023, the Global …
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Paving the way at the UN for a One Health Approach to the Pandemic Treaty

By Nelson Dordelly Rosales, Advocacy & International Relations Specialist (FOUR PAWS) During its 78th session, …
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Animal welfare: cornerstone of Invasive Alien Species management overlooked by IPBES

By Léa Badoz (Eurogroup for Animals) and Adeline Lerambert (Born Free Foundation) The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) defines invasive alien species as “animals, plants or other organisms that are introduced by humans, …

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Beyond the Summit: Pivotal Moments for Animal Welfare

“The war on nature must stop. We must end the triple planetary crises of climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss. We’re building a group of champion countries to explore how to reform economic policies, and …

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World Federation for Animals welcomes five new member organisations

We are thrilled to announce the addition of five remarkable organisations to the World Federation for Animals community. Their diverse expertise and unique approaches strengthen our collective efforts for animal welfare worldwide. Arba  Based in …

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Forging ahead: Africa’s proactive stance on environmental protection

Over the past month, I’ve had the privilege of representing WFA at two pivotal African …
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Animal welfare at the heart of sustainable development: A transformative nexus

Today, the international community has the opportunity to take transformative action to protect the environment …
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Equine Behaviorist Caroline Raillard Establishes A Relationship Of Trust With Pepito. Pepito Suffers From Progressive Blindness And Hearing Loss, Rendering General Handling Of Him Difficult For Veterinarians And Staff. Refuge De L'arche, Château Gontier Sur Mayenne, France, 2022. Nathalie Merle / We Animals Media

Perspectives on the strategies & opportunities of a growing movement

It is a common notion that one does not necessarily get rich in the traditional …
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A Child In Soweto Holds An Ailing Piglet, Who Was Rescued From The Randfontein Municipal Dump Site. She Was Rehabilitated And Lives At A Sanctuary In Johannesburg.

Protection from violence against animals is now explicitly part of child rights

In a very welcome development, the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child …
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The UN High-Level Political Forum: A journey towards global animal welfare

This year’s High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) at the United Nations in New York was a chance to effectively advocate for animals globally and advance our continuous learning to refine our strategies and collective ability to …

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The recognition of animal welfare across international policy

The last couple of months have brought some encouraging signs. We appear to be seeing a new – but increasing – realisation that failing to protect animals harms humans – and that safeguarding them benefits …

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A glimpse of hopeful horizons in tackling future pandemics

“In the pursuit of meaningful outcomes, it is essential to maintain a composed and focused approach. To foster innovation and forward-thinking, we must step outside the confines of conventional solutions. Thinking outside the box will …

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