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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
In March 2026, after 8 years of negotiations, the EU and Australia concluded a new free trade agreement…
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
What the global health negotiations delivered for animals
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
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
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
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
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
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…
