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The recognition of animal welfare across international policy

The last couple of months have brought some encouraging signs. We appear to be seeing …
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A glimpse of hopeful horizons in tackling future pandemics

“In the pursuit of meaningful outcomes, it is essential to maintain a composed and focused …
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Lavande At Sunset At Groingroin Refuge In France. Lavande And Her Two Sisters Capucine And Violette Were Rescued As Piglets From An Industrial Farm In 2015. Groingroin Was Called By One Of The Farm Employees To Rescue Their Mother, Fleur As She Had A Broken Leg And A Bad Infection. Unfortunately, Fleur's Infection Was Too Severe And She Didn't Survive. The Three Siblings, Who Are Now 7 Years Old, Are Living Their Best Life At The Sanctuary.

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WFA champions animal welfare for sustainable development

At the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF), the World Federation for Animals (WFA) …
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A Female Mink Named Monika Explores Her New Enclosure At The Szopowisko Sanctuary. She Was Rescued By Residents Near An Industrial Farm In Western Poland Where About 50,000 Mink Are Bred And She Has Now Found A New Home In The Sanctuary Founded By Veterinarian Grzegorz Dziwak Where She Lives With Other Rescued Minks. Szopowisko Sanctuary, Le?na, Silesia, Poland, 2022. Andrew Skowron / We Animals Media

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Civil society organisations call for comprehensive approach to pandemic prevention

The World Federation for Animals has joined forces with the Born Free Foundation, FOUR PAWS, …
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The water crisis: Examining industrial animal agriculture’s role in water pollution

As the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development convenes, one of the key areas …
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An Arctic Wolf Uses A Paw To Rub Their Face At The Arcturos Environmental Centre And Bear Sanctuary In Greece. This Wolf Was Rescued From A Circus In Canada And, Due To Problems Arising From Being Brought Up In Captivity, Lacks The Necessary Social Skills To Survive On Their Own. Unable To Be Released Into The Wild, They Will Need To Spend The Rest Of Their Life At The Sanctuary. Florina, Nymfaio, Greece, 2021. Odysseas Chloridis / We Animals Media

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Bonn Climate Change Conference: Minimal headway amidst the climate emergency

From 5 to 15 June 2023, delegates from countries party to the UN Framework Convention …
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WFA calls for ambitious action in UNEA 6 Ministerial Declaration to tackle global environmental crises

The World Federation for Animals (WFA), representing 50 NGOs worldwide, has participated in the consultations …
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A Brown Bear At The Arcturos Environmental Centre And Bear Sanctuary In Greece. The Sanctuary Primarily Takes Care Of Injured And Mistreated Individuals Who Usually Cannot Be Released Into The Wild. Such Bears Have Suffered Severe Injuries Or Have Social Skills Problems From An Upbringing In Captivity And Would Not Survive On Their Own. Florina, Nymfaio, Greece, 2019. Odysseas Chloridis / We Animals Media

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The Political Declaration on Sustainable Development – Our Inputs

Later this year, Heads of State and Government will gather at the UN Headquarters in …
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Animal welfare is an opportunity to tackle & cope with climate change

Human-caused climate change is leading to unprecedented global crises that threaten sustainable development, impacting poverty …
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Highlights for animal advocates from the 90th general session of the World Organisation for Animal Health

After three years of cancelled, online and hybrid meetings, the World Organisation for Animal Health …
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How improving animal welfare can help achieve the SDGs: Advocating for change at the 2023 SDG Summit

As the world reaches the midway point of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, it …
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Animal welfare is an opportunity to protect biodiversity

In celebration of International Day for Biological Diversity, we are sharing an excerpt from our …
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