World Federation for Animals

💬 “Intensive farming has wreaked havoc on our wildlife but some farmers offer genuine hope for the future.” Read the latest by @philip_ciwf in @TheScotsman on why birds and insects are vanishing across Scotland: scotsman.com/news/opinion/c… #Biodiversity

💬 “Aquatic animals are sentient beings—yet their suffering is rarely measured.” At #HLPF2025, Sophika Kostyniuk from @AquaticLifeIns called for animal welfare to be part of ocean governance under #SDG14. Proud to see member voices shaping the future of #LifeBelowWater.

A major milestone in ending chick culling: the egg company Kipster has implemented in-ovo sexing in the U.S., sparing millions of chicks. 👏 Proud to see our member @MercyForAnimals helping make this a reality. 🔗 ow.ly/IwYr50WrbGN #AnimalWelfare @sentient_media

As members of the World Federation for Animals (@WrldFed4Animals), we join them in applauding this vital progress. Read more at wfa.org/landmark-fao-r…. Reshare to spread the word! 📢 #AnimalWelfare #AquaticAnimalWelfare #Aquaculture #EthicalSeafoodResearch #Science #Research

⚠️ Factory farming wastes food that could feed 2 billion people. In his latest piece, @philip_ciwf explores how grain-fed livestock systems divert food away from people and strain the planet. Read more via @TheScotsman: ow.ly/MUaw50WvUAK #OneHealth

🐬 Dolphins don’t just play — they smile while doing it. New research shows bottlenose dolphins flash open-mouth grins to signal joy to their playmates. via @el_pais 👉 ow.ly/CyB250Wvatx Learn more about #AnimalSentience every week with our #SentientSundays!

🎉 Victory in Galicia! A Spanish court ruled that factory farm pollution violated human rights. A huge step for people, animals & the planet. 🔗 @ClientEarth ow.ly/qtjN50Wv9S6 This is why #OneHealth matters. #AnimalWelfare

Did you know that forests with tigers store more carbon? Tigers are essential #ClimateHeroes —they protect forest vegetation by regulating herbivore numbers. 👉 @EurekAlert ow.ly/ospr50Wv8Xt Animal protection is a much overlooked tool in climate strategy. #Animals4Climate

We’re very excited to welcome four new full members to the World Federation for Animals: 🔹 LatinGroup for Animals 🔹 Beyond Cruelty Foundation 🔹 Voices for Animals 🔹 Animal Law Focus 👉 Get to know them: ow.ly/bnC750Wuwyt

🐾 How can AI make animal advocacy smarter? Our member Te Protejo invites you to take a short survey to help develop a tool that maps key actors—so campaigns can be more targeted, efficient & impactful. Take the survey: ow.ly/mZuP50WtR23 #AIforGood

This week at #HLPF2025, we co-hosted a high-level event to spotlight #OneHealth in #SDG3. The message is clear: Animal health is vital to global health governance. Thanks to all speakers & moderator for a great event. 👉 wfa.org/un-high-level-… #PandemicPrevention #AMR

Healthy oceans depend on healthy animals. At #HLPF2025, we urge UN Member States to include aquatic animal welfare in their SDG 14 commitments. Read our recommendations 👉 ow.ly/PgPo50Wt68q #SDG14 #Animals4SDGs

Did you know that tortoises can feel optimist & positive just like we do? New research shows they can experience long-term mood states. Learn more about #AnimalSentience every week with our #SentientSundays series! 🔗 @bbc: ow.ly/Qmtq50WrLt1

Recognising animal health and welfare is not just about protecting animals—it’s a frontline strategy to prevent future pandemics and curb #AMR. 👉 ow.ly/9fCi50WrH9T #HLPF2025 #Animals4SDGs #SDG3

Could sea otters be one of nature’s best #ClimateHeroes? Kelp forests can store up to 20x more carbon than forests on land—but only if otters keep prey in check. By protecting kelp, they help stabilize carbon levels. 🔗 @World_Wildlife: ow.ly/huB750WrINC #Animals4Climate

📣 Join our #HLPF2025 side event: “Energising SDG 3 Implementation through One Health, the Pandemic Agreement & AMR Political Declaration” 📅 21 July, 3 PM 📍 Bahá’í UN Office, NYC 🔗 Register: forms.gle/gucWpxf9wXiqiB… #Animals4SDGs

Animal welfare matters for their and our health. At #HLPF2025, we’re calling for action on #OneHealth and #AMR — because animal health is human health. 👉 ow.ly/n0Za50WqpM8 #SDG3 #Animals4SDGs

We landed at #HLPF2025! This week, we will be calling for stronger commitments on animal welfare to accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals. Follow along for updates from our side event and more! ow.ly/s65950WqpAb #Animals4SDGs

At #HLPF2025, we urge stronger commitments to promote #OneHealth, tackle #AMR, and protect aquatic life. It’s time to put animals at the heart of global health & development. Learn more 👉 ow.ly/MYNF50WpeKC #Animals4SDGs #SDG3 #SDG14

📢 An important step for animal welfare. @FAO adopted a landmark resolution on the need to reduce the inappropriate use of antimicrobials in agrifood systems, using the #OneHealth approach to curb #AMR. 🔗 More here: ow.ly/tWjh50Wof0z