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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 ...
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UNEA-6 Resolutions: What they mean for animals

On March 1, 2024, the UN Environment Assembly at its sixth session (UNEA-6) adopted 15 ...
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World Federation for Animals highlights missed opportunities at UNEA-6

The World Federation for Animals (WFA), a coalition representing 53 non-governmental organisations globally, commends the ...
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Animal Welfare at the UN: Progress & Path Ahead

Two years ago the UN Environment Assembly at its fifth session (UNEA5) marked a pivotal ...
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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 ...
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Beyond the Summit: Pivotal Moments for Animal Welfare

“The war on nature must stop. We must end the triple planetary crises of climate ...
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Animal welfare at the heart of sustainable development: A transformative nexus

Today, the international community has the opportunity to take transformative action to protect the environment ...
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The UN High-Level Political Forum: A journey towards global animal welfare

This year’s High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) at the United Nations in New York was a ...
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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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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.

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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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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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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