
Animal welfare is a worldwide matter
We are a federation of 70+ NGOs working towards the recognition of animal welfare as essential for the sustainable development agenda. Our efforts focus on integrating animal welfare into international health, food, and environmental regimes and trade and development finance rules.
What’s been happening

Advancing animal welfare at FAO’s first One Health Conference
On 21-23 September, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization held its first Global Conference for Actions on One Health in Agrifood Systems. The Conference…

Peer-reviewed article on wildlife and climate connection published in ‘Global Change Biology’
The launch of the Scientific Consensus on Wildlife and Climate in June has been given further weight with a peer-reviewed article published in ‘Global Change Biology’…

Inside Costa Rica’s sustainable development strategy
According to the latest Sustainable Development Report, Costa Rica ranks among the top countries in Latin America for progress…
Amplifying the voice of trillions
We harness the collective strength of the animal protection movement to champion the interests of countless sentient beings on the global policy stage. Our pillars of impact drive meaningful change:
Transform policymakers’ mindsets to view animal welfare as a catalyst for sustainable development
Unify and empower animal protection NGOs to be one powerful force in international fora.
Forge an effective Federation with a representative, engaged, and influential membership, driving meaningful change.
Helping animals around the world
Our members (●) are at the heart of this movement, representing the diverse interests and perspectives that shape our approach on a global scale. Our regional networks (●) garner additional support, ensuring that our voice in international fora is truly representative. Together, we are committed to achieving global impact for animals.

