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Extension in pandemic agreement talks: A last push for global health and animal welfare
In the last two weeks of March, the International Negotiation Body (INB) tasked with forging an international agreement for pandemic prevention, preparedness and response, met for the ninth time. This session was expected to be …
NGOs unite in a call for transformative action for animal welfare at the 2024 HLPF
“Without urgent, transformative, and bold policy action, human, animal and environmental health and well-being face a catastrophic future” stated the NGO Major Group in its recommendations for the 2024 session of the High-Level Political Forum …
New allies in animal welfare
On 11 March 2024, the World Federation for Animals welcomed six new members, each bringing valuable expertise from conservation, animal law, and international trade to next-gen materials, enhancing our collective knowledge alongside our current members. …
UNEA-6 Resolutions: What they mean for animals
World Federation for Animals highlights missed opportunities at UNEA-6
Animal Welfare at the UN: Progress & Path Ahead
Shaping a sustainable future: New recommendations for global biodiversity and animal welfare
2023: A year of progress for animal welfare & sustainability
2023 has been a year of progress and collaboration in the world of animal welfare and sustainable development, towards our vision of a world in which animal sentience is respected and all animals live a …
UN General Assembly calls for greater ambition to strengthen animal health & welfare
Linking animal welfare to sustainable agriculture Last month, the UN General Assembly underscored the need for increased urgency to ensure that animal health and welfare can contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In its …
The Federation welcomes EAST and Sinergia Animal as Full Members
The Federation is thrilled to announce the inclusion of two trailblazing organizations from Asia and Latin America as full members. Environment & Animal Society of Taiwan (EAST) EAST joins with a mission to reshape the …
New FAO report provides entry points for animal advocates but also poses risks
Hope amid challenges: Key outcomes & missed opportunities at COP28
A collective call for a holistic food systems approach in FAO’s Roadmap
Joint Statement on the COP28 UAE Declaration on Climate and Health
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: …
WFA spearheads global initiative for animal welfare and antimicrobial resistance nexus
The World Federation for Animals (WFA) recently proposed establishing the Animal Welfare-Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Nexus Action Group. This proposal was made to the AMR Multi-Stakeholder Partnership Platform, an initiative of the Quadripartite comprising the Food …
The Federation at COP28
As we prepare for the 28th UN Climate Conference (COP28) in Dubai, our team is packing a powerful message: animal welfare is a critical piece of the climate puzzle. Alongside our members, we are ready …
