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UN Multi-Stakeholder Partnership Platform for tackling antimicrobial resistance (AMR) publishes recommendations for integrating animal welfare
A new policy briefing paper has been released today by the AMR (Antimicrobial Resistance) Multi-Stakeholder Partnership Platform (MSPP), ‘Embedding animal welfare in the IPEA mandate: a One Health imperative for curbing antimicrobial resistance (AMR)’. The brief has been developed by…
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Q&A: Bringing animal welfare to the 80th session of the UN General Assembly
In a conversation with Austin Wallace, our International Affairs Officer, we explain how we bring animal welfare into three key UN General Assembly resolutions…
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Animal welfare movement gains ground through One Health progress at HLPF 2025
At HLPF 2025, WFA advanced animal welfare as essential to achieving SDGs 3 and 14, reinforcing its role in sustainable development. The Federation co-hosted a One Health-focused…
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Four new full members join our Federation
We’re pleased to welcome four new full members to our Federation. Each of these remarkable organizations brings diverse expertise from a different country, adding to the diversity…
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Putting animal welfare on the agenda at the UN High-Level Political Forum 2025
WFA urges governments at the 2025 UN HLPF to include animal welfare in the Ministerial Declaration. Animal welfare is vital for SDG 3 and SDG 14, tackling AMR, ocean health…
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Landmark FAO resolution on antimicrobial use in agrifood systems welcomed by the World Federation for Animals
WFA welcomes a new FAO resolution tackling antimicrobial resistance in agrifood systems, calling for better animal health, reduced misuse and a One Health…
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Bonn Climate Talks: Insights on food, climate, and adaptation
Mid-year UN climate talks wrapped last week. From 16–26 June, governments met in Bonn, Germany, to advance climate action under the UNFCCC. These discussions set the stage for COP30—the next major climate summit—happening in Brazil later this year.
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One Health and Prevention across global health summits
In May, the World Federation for Animals joined two pivotal global health events – the World Health Assembly in Geneva and the WOAH General Session in Paris – to advocate for a One Health approach…
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UN Ocean Conference 2025: Key outcomes for marine animals
The third UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3) concluded with a new political declaration encouraging progress on ocean sustainability.
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What to watch at the mid-year climate negotiations
From 16–26 June 2025, governments will convene in Bonn, Germany, for the 62nd session of …
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Our 2024 Review: A year of progress for animals in global policy
2024 was a year of strategic advocacy, collective action, and progress for animals on the …
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A historic win: The Pandemic Treaty
I can confidently say that this is one of the greatest wins for global health …
