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The World Federation for Animals advocates for policies to protect #AnimalWelfare at a global level and unite the animal protection movement.
#DYK blue whales are the ocean’s giant fertilisers? 🐋

Their nutrient-rich poo releases nutrients that feed phytoplankton, fixing ~11 million tons of #CO2 a year. Even in death, they sink carbon to the deep sea for centuries.

👉 https://ow.ly/kafp50XM9y2 #ClimateHeroes
December 26, 2025 at 12:01 PM
This week’s top headlines that matter for animals 👇

🔵 New @faunalytics.bsky.social poll shows widespread U.S. opposition to factory farming.
🟢 Trail hunting to be banned in England and Wales.

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#AnimalWelfare
December 22, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Did you know tapirs help build forests? 🌳

They swallow whole fruits & release thousands of seeds in their dung, often in degraded forests. By spreading large, carbon-rich tree species, tapirs help restore forests & lock in carbon long-term.

https://ow.ly/7AiQ50XM9B0 #Animals4Climate #ClimateHeroes
December 19, 2025 at 12:01 PM
#AnimalAgriculture contributes 12-20% of global #GHG emissions.

Learn more about its impact on #ClimateChange and its broader environmental harm.

🔗 https://ow.ly/qpPY50XK992 #Animals4Climate #COP30 #UNEA7
December 16, 2025 at 12:01 PM
This week’s top headlines 👇

🔴 Interpol sting seizes 30,000 live animals & 5.8t of wildlife products, exposing gaps in global enforcement.

🔴 Nearly 8,000 species are at risk due to the effects of #climatechange and human land-use change.

Sign up for more 📨 https://ow.ly/jsNN50X05jb
December 15, 2025 at 2:18 PM
📍Wrapping up #UNEA7

The launch of #GEO7 reinforced how people, planet and animals are connected and why this matters for effective environmental action.

Grateful to our members and partners doing vital work for animals on the ground this week.

🔗 More: https://wfa.org/unea-7
December 12, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Did you know penguins help make clouds? 🐧☁️

Their guano helps seed clouds, reflecting sunlight & cooling climate - while fertilising the ocean & feeding entire food webs.

🔗 Discover more: https://ow.ly/ThuF50Xz6Bt

#ClimateHeroes #Animals4Climate
December 12, 2025 at 10:23 AM
#AnimalWelfare is essential to environmental action. 🌱

We’re at #UNEA7 highlighting how animal welfare underpins solutions for #AMR, environmental crimes, and sustainable #foodsystems.

▶️ https://wfa.org/unea-7 Brooke Action for Working Horses and Donkeys Compassion in World Farming EU #OneHealth
December 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM
📍 Arrived in Nairobi for #UNEA7

WFA team is on the ground advocating for animals and highlighting how better #animalwelfare underpins effective environmental action. 🌱

🔗 More: https://wfa.org/unea-7

#OneHealth Brooke Action for Working Horses and Donkeys Compassion in World Farming International
December 8, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Meet parrotfish - the reef gardeners! 🐠

They protect coasts from erosion, keep coral reefs thriving & build sandy beaches.

🔗 https://ow.ly/ThuF50Xz6Bt

#ClimateHeroes #Animals4Climate
December 5, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Good news for animals from our members in November 📢

EU's first-ever regulation on cat & dog welfare, UK's new strategy to phase out animal testing, Tasmania's landmark bill to phase out greyhound racing, & Denmark's new directive on feed additive Bovaer.

Stay updated 📨 https://ow.ly/qtGn50XBaeu
December 3, 2025 at 10:36 AM
📢 Today at #WFAatUNGA

Animal Welfare Institute takeover: Animal welfare & biodiversity by Susan Millward.

Protecting wildlife and ecosystems goes hand in hand with caring for animals. 🐾

#UNGA80 #Biodiversity #Animals4SDGs
December 2, 2025 at 1:02 PM
This week’s top headlines 👇

🔴 New research shows ship noise is disrupting marine animals, reinforcing the need for quieter oceans.

🟢 MEPs urge an EU ban on fur farming, citing inherent animal suffering and public health risks.

More: https://ow.ly/jsNN50X05jb #Animals4Climate #FurFreeEurope
December 1, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Meet nature’s night shift partners - bats! 🦇

By eating pests, they reduce pesticide use, cut emissions, keep soils healthy & reduce agricultural costs by millions.

🔗 https://ow.ly/fX8A50Xz6Bu

#ClimateHeroes #Animals4Climate
November 28, 2025 at 6:01 PM
🌎 #COP30 is over, but our work for animals continues!

🎥 Watch the recording of our COP30 Debrief: https://ow.ly/MHs850Xz0n6

🔗 Read our full analysis: https://ow.ly/yvp450Xz0n7

Huge thanks to all WFA members & partners for their hard work during the climate negotiations! 🐾 #Animals4Climate
November 28, 2025 at 11:56 AM
As #WAAW25 wraps up, we thank all our partners for joining the #Animals4AMR campaign.

‼️ Together, we’ve shown that animal welfare is vital for tackling #AMR

🎥 Watch all videos here: https://ow.ly/wilN50Xxz9P

@fourpawsint.bsky.social @ciwf.org @brookecharity.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Day 5 of #WAAW25 Junxia Song (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations) and Javier Yugueros-Marcos (WOAH) show how good animal welfare is key to keeping animals healthy and reducing antimicrobial use globally.

Watch their #Animals4AMR campaign video!

▶️ www.wfa.org/WAAW25 #OneHealth
November 24, 2025 at 2:24 PM
As we wrap up the second week of climate negotiations in Belém, we’re highlighting key quotes from some of the speakers who joined us across the events we hosted. 💬

Register to our #COP30 Debrief to get all the insights for animals 👉 https://ow.ly/sv8X50XvXOY #Animals4Climate
November 21, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Day 4 of #WAAW25 Carel du Marchie Sarvaas (HealthforAnimals) shares how animal health and welfare go hand in hand. Better welfare keeps animals healthy and reduces the need for antibiotics.

Watch his #Animals4AMR campaign video!

▶️ Learn more: www.wfa.org/WAAW25 #AMR
November 21, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Day 3 of #WAAW25 with World Farmers' Organisation 📢

Brian Bilkes (Canadian Federation of Agriculture) and David Barton (National Farmers Union UK) share how practical animal welfare measures on farms keep animals healthy — reducing disease and antimicrobial use.

▶️ www.wfa.org/WAAW25 #Animals4AMR
November 20, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Today at #COP30 🌍 At the CGIAR Food & Agriculture Pavilion, together with partners, we will unpack tools across animal welfare, agroecology, and institutions to support governments in developing holistic, finance-ready #NDCs.

👉 Watch online here: https://ow.ly/2Lwm50XuAtI
November 20, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Day 2 of #WAAW25: Dr Rebecca Doyle (ILRI & University of Edinburgh) is bringing the research perspective on how animal welfare is a vital tool in tackling antimicrobial resistance.

▶️ More: ow.ly/OIBH50Xu1Hr

@fourpawsint.bsky.social @brookecharity.bsky.social @ciwf.org #Animals4AMR #AMR
November 19, 2025 at 1:14 PM
📢 Happening today at the #COP30 Nordic Pavilion!

Together with Compassion in World Farming International & Animal Protection Denmark we'll explore policies that improve nutrition & advance climate & biodiversity goals with insights from Nordic & global policy examples.

🔗 https://ow.ly/pycr50XtZY2
November 19, 2025 at 11:59 AM
What did #COP30 mean for animals? 🌍

Join WFA’s virtual Debrief session to unpack the outcomes & discover what’s next for animals in climate action.

🗓️ Nov 26, 11:00 am CET
🎤 Live translation in Spanish & Portuguese

Register here 👉 https://ow.ly/UIbz50XtXAb

#Animals4Climate #ClimateAction
November 19, 2025 at 10:47 AM
We kick off #WAAW25 with Dr Naphtal Mwanziki (Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, Kenya), who shows how stronger welfare and husbandry practices help prevent antimicrobial resistance.

▶️ More: wfa.org/WAAW25

#Animals4AMR @fourpawsint.bsky.social @ciwf.org @brookecharity.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 2:16 PM