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Key global policy opportunities for animal welfare in 2026
2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for animals. Across UN forums, regional platforms, and high-level conferences, governments…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Animal welfare as a key pillar of environmental action at UNEA-7
From 8–12 December 2025, governments will gather in Nairobi for the seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7), the world’s…
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Animals at the Amazon COP
From November 10th to 21st, WFA joined governments from around the world in Belém, Brazil, for COP30, the latest round of global negotiations…
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#Animals4AMR: How animal welfare helps prevent antimicrobial resistance
As part of this year’s World AMR Awareness Week (WAAW), the Action Group on Animal Welfare – AMR Nexus, led by World Federation for Animals (WFA), and supported by…
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African leaders back new Wildlife for Climate Declaration ahead of COP31: recognising urgent need for wildlife protection for sake of climate
At an official side event hosted by World Federation for Animals (WFA) at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, Ambassador Tadeous T Chifamba speaking on behalf of…
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Key outcomes for animals on the road to COP17
From 20-24 October 2025, governments gathered in Panama City for SBSTTA-27, the scientific body of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). The meeting assessed progress on…
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COP30 Brazil: Putting animals at the heart of climate action
This November, the World Federation for Animals (WFA) heads to Brazil for COP30, the annual UN climate conference under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), taking place November 10-21…
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Five new members join the World Federation for Animals
We’re pleased to welcome five new members to our Federation. These groups are dedicated to improving the lives of animals and…
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WFA Board met to advance strategic planning for 2026 and beyond
On 21st and 22nd October 2025, the WFA Board convened at the FOUR PAWS Headquarters in Vienna, Austria, for its annual in-person…
