Nairobi’s floods are a warning signal from earth: this World Environment Day, we urgently need to take climate action and restore our ecosystems
The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which means "place of cool waters," an interesting and fitting identity for Nairobi, both in the city’s origin as a landscape of wetlands
Securing the place of animals in urban settings
We tend to think cities begin where nature ends, but the truth is different. Wildlife lives in the cracks of our sidewalks...
What’s at stake for animals at the Bonn climate talks
In June 2026, those engaged in the climate negotiations, including the World Federation for Animals (WFA), will head to Bonn, Germany. These are the...
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...
Resolution passed at IUCN Congress elevates role of wild animals in climate change
Yesterday, at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi, a resolution was passed which ...
We’re speaking for animals in Panama
From 20-24 October 2025, governments gather in Panama for SBSTTA-27, reviewing biodiversity progress and preparing for COP17. WFA will focus...
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.
WFA calls for strong protections for marine animals at UN Ocean Conference
The World Federation for Animals (WFA) is advocating for stronger protections for marine animals at ...
Animal welfare and sustainability at the UN General Assembly
Animal welfare gained further recognition in global policy discussions at the 79th session of the ...
Advancing animal welfare for a healthier planet in 2025
As we enter 2025, we at the World Federation for Animals (WFA) are dedicated to ...
Key outcomes for animal welfare from the CBD COP16
For the last two weeks, Colombia was the place to be for those of us ...
What the World needs from CBD COP16
Protecting biodiversity, climate, and animal welfare The upcoming 16th meeting of the Conference of the ...
