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Joint Statement on the COP28 UAE Declaration on Climate and Health
We, the undersigned organizations, welcome the endorsement of more than 120 countries to the COP28 UAE Declaration on Climate and Health, which emphasizes the importance of integrating health into climate policies. In particular, we appreciate …
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: …
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: …
The Federation at COP28
UK Bans Sale and Advertising of Low-Welfare Animal Activities Abroad
World Animal Day: One Year On
What does the Global Stocktake Synthesis Report mean for the food system and animals?
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, the UN General Assembly adopted a UN Political Declaration on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response. The Declaration was a truly …
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, …
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 …
World Federation for Animals welcomes five new member organisations
Forging ahead: Africa’s proactive stance on environmental protection
Animal welfare at the heart of sustainable development: A transformative nexus
Perspectives on the strategies & opportunities of a growing movement
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 has adopted General Comment 26, an interpretation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child with a special focus on the …
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 …
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 …
