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World Federation for Animals expands network with five new members
The World Federation for Animals (WFA) has proudly announced the addition of five new NGOs to its membership, bringing the total to 73 members. This strategic expansion enhances WFA’s ability to address a broad spectrum …
Introducing animal welfare into the sustainable livestock sector transformation debate
Meeting of the FAO sub-committee on Livestock The FAO Committee on Agriculture (COAG) is set to reconvene its Sub-committee on Livestock (SCL) for its second session from July 16-18, 2024. Established in 2020, the SCL …
Animal welfare is an opportunity to increase food security
All human beings have the right to adequate food, including all the nutritional elements needed to live a healthy and active life, and the right to be free from hunger. Food security is a public …
Key Takeaways from WOAH’s 91st General Session
Bright spots at the UN Climate Talks
Seven new organisations join the World Federation for Animals
World Federation for Animals at UN Climate Change Conference
WFA welcomes new leadership to champion global animal welfare
The World Federation for Animals (WFA) has announced its newly elected Board following its General Assembly held on May 15 in Copenhagen. The elections concluded with the selection of a diverse group of visionary leaders …
World Federation for Animals commits to elevating animal welfare in the sustainable development agenda at first-ever General Assembly
Copenhagen, Denmark (May 15, 2024 ) — The World Federation for Animals (WFA), comprised of over 60 animal protection organisations from around the world, gathered for its first-ever General Assembly. Held from 14 to 16 …
Friends in high places: how the tide turned on the donkey skin trade
by Marianne Steel, CEO, The Donkey Sanctuary for World Donkey Day, It has been almost ten years since The Donkey Sanctuary first received reports of donkeys being bought or taken from villages in Africa, only …
Animal welfare: key recommendation for addressing AMR at the UN General Assembly
Extension in pandemic agreement talks: A last push for global health and animal welfare
NGOs unite in a call for transformative action for animal welfare at the 2024 HLPF
New allies in animal welfare
UNEA-6 Resolutions: What they mean for animals
On March 1, 2024, the UN Environment Assembly at its sixth session (UNEA-6) adopted 15 resolutions important for the future of animals, humans, and the planet. Over 190 countries, with most represented by their environment …
World Federation for Animals highlights missed opportunities at UNEA-6
The World Federation for Animals (WFA), a coalition representing 53 non-governmental organisations globally, commends the United Nations Environment Assembly on concluding its sixth session (UNEA-6) and adopting 15 resolutions to tackle climate change, biodiversity loss, …
Animal Welfare at the UN: Progress & Path Ahead
Two years ago the UN Environment Assembly at its fifth session (UNEA5) marked a pivotal moment: the unanimous adoption of the first-ever United Nations resolution on Animal Welfare. This landmark decision underscored the importance of …
