Highlights for animal advocates from the 90th general session of the World Organisation for Animal Health
Date: 2 June 2023 After...
How improving animal welfare can help achieve the SDGs: Advocating for change at the 2023 SDG Summit
Date: 8 May 2023 As the world reaches the midway point of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, it is increasingly evident that we are far from achieving its goals. In an unedited advanced version of his progress report on the Sustainable Development Goals...
Animal welfare is an opportunity to protect biodiversity
Date: 22 May 2023 In celebration of International Day for Biological Diversity, 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 looks to promote...
WFA Board approves new Members & validates Membership Strategy
On May 2nd and 3rd, 2023, the WFA Board convened for their second in-person meeting since the establishment of the Federation. During the meeting, the Board members engaged in discussions on the strategic direction of the animal protection movement. They explored ways...
Brazil’s court order to shut down live export: a significant but not yet final win for animal welfare
Date: 29 April 2023 On...
Antibiotic overuse in livestock production: A global threat to public health
Date: 31 March 2023 Author: Sirjana Nijjar Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing threat to public health. It refers to the ability of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites to resist the effects of antimicrobial drugs. If left unchecked, the burgeoning use of...
Insights from the IPCC Synthesis Report – Summary for Policymakers
Date: 30 March 2023 Author: Clara Gobbe, Policy Manager, WFA Last week, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released the Summary for Policymakers of its Synthesis Report providing a comprehensive overview of the current status and trends of climate...
One year on since historic United Nations Animal Welfare Resolution
March 2nd, 2023 - The World Federation for Animals (WFA), representing 48 global animal protection organisations, has published a report one year on from the historic United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA), where Member States passed the first-ever resolution with...
Achieving global impact for animals – together
Date: 31 January 2023 The World Federation for Animals is proud and happy to report back on our work last year. Dive into our 2022 Annual Review and learn more about WFA's progress and victories in making global policies work for animals, including: Achieving...
A conversation on policymaking to protect animals
What can we do for animals? On 4 October 2022, the World Federation for Animals (WFA) hosted an online conversation to explore what policymaking can do for animals worldwide. Speakers elaborated on their experience leading successful policy reforms to protect animals...