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FOUR PAWS @fourpawsint.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

#UNGA81: Last Friday, the #PPPRDeclaration was not adopted by consensus. The Friends of the PPPR High-Level Meeting, including FOUR PAWS, brought together leaders to discuss what needs to happen next. One certainty: Animal welfare must be central to pandemic prevention. #PPPR #OneHealth

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FOUR PAWS @fourpawsint.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Agriculture received little attention in today’s #SOTEU2026. Yet work on its future continues. The future of European farming depends on resilience, sustainability, competitiveness and public trust. High animal welfare is integral to all these objectives and must remain firmly on the agenda. 🐾🐄🇪🇺

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FOUR PAWS @fourpawsint.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

A calf’s first weeks should not be spent on the road! Every year, hundreds of thousands of very young calves are transported across the EU because of the way the dairy and veal sectors are structured. Calves are not cargo! Read our blog post ➡️ www.four-paws.be/our-stories/...

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Too Young to Travel: Why the EU Must End the Transport of Unweaned Calves

A Calf’s First Weeks Should Not Be Spent on the Road

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FOUR PAWS @fourpawsint.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

🌱 On Food Systems and Soils Day, we are reflecting on the connections that make food systems resilient, from the soil beneath our feet to the animals grazing our rangelands. 🐄 These connections are what FOUR PAWS is bringing to UNCCD COP17. Read our blog post 👉 www.four-paws.be/our-stories/...

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Beyond Land Restoration: Investing in Healthy Animals and Resilient Rangelands

Recognising animal health and welfare in discussions on pastoralists and rangelands, and their role in rangeland restoration.

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FOUR PAWS @fourpawsint.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Better animal welfare can help prevent virus outbreaks. 🦠 The Ebola outbreak in DR Congo is a stark reminder: pandemic prevention must address risks at the human–animal–environment interface. The UN’s 2026 PPPR Declaration must put One Health and animal welfare at its core. #OneHealth

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FOUR PAWS @fourpawsint.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Big step: FAO members have adopted the Global Plan of Action for Sustainable Livestock Transformation. The first global framework to help countries build livestock systems supporting food security, livelihoods, climate resilience, biodiversity, and One Health (thus including animal welfare). #COAG30

FAO COAG meeting 📸 FAO/@Guiseppe Carotenuto

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FOUR PAWS @fourpawsint.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

The Commission's Livestock Strategy finally puts animal welfare back on the menu. Just don’t ask whether it's actually going to be served. Our take👇 www.four-paws.be/our-stories/...

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Half Empty, Half Cage-Free

The Commission's Livestock Strategy finally puts animal welfare back on the menu. Just don’t ask whether it's actually going to be served.

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FOUR PAWS @fourpawsint.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

⚠️ The @europarl.europa.eu is still failing to agree on new rules for live animal transport. We launched a billboard campaign across Brussels calling on MEPs to end this needless suffering. Animals deserve stronger protection, NOW. Sign our petition to #StopTransportSuffering: bit.ly/4vwTtzy

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FOUR PAWS @fourpawsint.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

“As this Regulation moves from adoption to implementation, it is essential that we focus on clarity, consistency, and cooperation across all actors to ensure it delivers for animals.” G. Diamantopoulou #EU4AnimalWelfare

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FOUR PAWS @fourpawsint.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

On today’s EU PAW Plenary agenda: the role of stakeholders in implementing the new EU rules on the welfare and #traceability of #dogs & #cats. Our Head of EU Policy, G. Diamantopoulou, took part in the panel discussion to help ensure strong implementation that delivers real impact. #EU4AnimalWelfare

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FOUR PAWS @fourpawsint.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

The Subgroup on Animal Welfare Indicators presented its conclusions at today’s EU Platform on Animal Welfare. Indicators help translate science into measurable outcomes and strengthen welfare monitoring. They complement, never replace, strong, species-specific animal welfare laws. #EU4AnimalWelfare

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FOUR PAWS @fourpawsint.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Marilena D'Auria, European Policy Office Specialist, represented FOUR PAWS in calling on the EU to #StopTransportSuffering "While policymakers are bickering, EU citizens have been clear. They expect political leaders to base decisions on societal values & scientific evidence".

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FOUR PAWS @fourpawsint.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

@tillymetz.bsky.social stood with us in front of the @europarl.europa.eu to urge to #StopTransportSuffering. "It's a file about animals but I hear only competitiveness, I only hear that business most go on. Worst, we have to simplify, we have to deregulate. [...] It is a scandal!"

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FOUR PAWS @fourpawsint.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

@manuelaripa.bsky.social joined us today in front of the @europarl.europa.eu to call on the EU to #StopTransportSuffering and thank all the scientists, the veterinarians, all the citizens and NGOs who were here today to show we care for the animals in Europe.

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FOUR PAWS @fourpawsint.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Today, with hundreds of other animal advocates, we stood in front of the @europarl.europa.eu asking for citizens to be HEARD & for animals to be PROTECTED. Join us in calling on the EU to #StopTransportSuffering Sign @eurogroupforanimals.org's open letter: eurogroupforanimals.org/transport-re...

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Sign the open letter to protect animals during transport

Urgent action is needed to save the EU Transport Regulation, the policy created to safeguard animal welfare.

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FOUR PAWS @fourpawsint.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

⭐We thank @manuelaripa.bsky.social, @sigridfriis.bsky.social@anjahazekamp.bsky.social, @nielsfuglsang.bsky.social for attending.

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FOUR PAWS @fourpawsint.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Can higher #animalwelfare and a resilient #farming sector go hand in hand? Yes. FOUR PAWS presented an Animal Welfare Roadmap, building on a Dutch framework, for a coherent, science-based and fair transition for farmers under the #CAP, with standards to become legally binding in the long run.

Florence Dossche at the Intergroup on the Welfare and Conservation of Animals

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FOUR PAWS @fourpawsint.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

We also thank Cheikh Oumar Diallo from the Senegalese Ministry, @ilri.org, @brookecharity.bsky.social, @ciwf.org, @woahglobal.bsky.social and all attendees for their valuable insights on transitioning towards sustainable livestock and pastoral systems.

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FOUR PAWS @fourpawsint.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

⭐We extend our thanks to the @fao.org for hosting this Multistakeholder Partnership Meeting for the Global Agenda for Sustainable Livestock (GASL) on sustainable livestock transformation and pastoral systems, during which the Swiss and Senegalese governments shared their national perspectives.

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FOUR PAWS @fourpawsint.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Stronger animal welfare is a game-changer for sustainable farming. 🌍🐄 As our Global Advocacy Expert Sophie Aylmer noted: “In practice, livestock is still often treated as a sector by itself, rather than as a potential driver of climate resilience and ecosystem management”. #OneHealth

Sophie Aylmer speaking at the FAO MSP Meeting for the Global Agenda for Sustainable Livestock

Sophie Aylmer at the FAO MSP Meeting for the Global Agenda for Sustainable Livestock

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FOUR PAWS @fourpawsint.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

FOUR PAWS advocates for: ✅ National & regional One Health PPPR plans addressing spillover drivers ✅ Legal, multisectoral coordination mechanisms ✅ More funding for animal & environmental health ✅ Supporting lower-income countries at highest risk ✅ Better alignment across global prevention frameworks

Nina Jamal speaking at the Multi-Stakeholder Hearing on PPPR in New York

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FOUR PAWS @fourpawsint.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Nina highlighted 4 gaps that still undermine effective pandemic prevention: 🔹Underinvestment in prevention at the source 🔹Fragmented implementation of the One Health action 🔹Funding gaps across animal, environmental & community health 🔹Governance gaps at the human-animal-environment interface

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FOUR PAWS @fourpawsint.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

FOUR PAWS was honoured to speak on behalf of civil society at yesterday’s Multi-Stakeholder Hearing in New York, highlighting the commitments needed in the Declaration to move One Health from theory into practice. Our Global Affairs Navigator, Nina Jamal, took part in the panel discussion.

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FOUR PAWS @fourpawsint.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Special thanks to the speakers Andrea Gavinelli, Svein A. Fosså, @tillymetz.bsky.social, Serge Laugier, Nancy de Briyne, Marloes H. van der Goot and Marsha Reijgwart, Erik Lambrecht, who’ve helped shape this Regulation.

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FOUR PAWS @fourpawsint.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

"Given the scale of pet ownership, the cross-border pet trade and overall size of the pet market, this framework marks a major milestone", says G. Diamantopoulou. We thank @manuelaripa.bsky.social for bringing together representatives and stakeholders to discuss the next steps for implementation.

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FOUR PAWS @fourpawsint.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Today’s EBCD intergroup agenda: delivering implementation of the new EU rules on the welfare and #traceability of #dogs & #cats. We must ensure that the new #framework is enforced while safeguarding a level playing field across the internal market for responsible pet-sector actors.

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FOUR PAWS @fourpawsint.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

The EU is on course to adopt “welfare standards” for fur farming - despite 1.5 million people calling for a #FurFreeEurope and science confirming fur farming cannot meet animal welfare needs. What happened? Our take👇 www.euractiv.com/opinion/what...

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What the Fur, Europe? | Euractiv

The article argues that the European Commission’s plan to adopt “welfare standards” instead of a ban on fur farming disregards public demand, scientific evidence and EU law, exposing political and pol...

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FOUR PAWS @fourpawsint.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

The ongoing outbreaks of zoonotic diseases, including #Ebola and #Hantavirus, are a stark reminder that human health, animal welfare and environmental protection cannot be treated separately. 🦠🐾 ⚠️ These zoonotic diseases originate in animals, but animals are not the root cause.

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FOUR PAWS @fourpawsint.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Key takeaways from our side-event: 🛡️ Prevention is essential 🌱 One Health needs stronger agriculture & environment engagement 💰 Countries need financing & technical support 🌍 Sustainable food systems can tackle AMR and climate challenges together 🤝 We need implementation and political leadership

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FOUR PAWS @fourpawsint.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

As countries implement the updated Global Action Plan on AMR, discussions at #WHA79 are shifting to delivery. 🌍 We co-convened a side event on advancing #OneHealth solutions. The challenge is no longer identifying solutions to #antimicrobialresistance, but ensuring effective implementation.

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FOUR PAWS @fourpawsint.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Key improvements include: ✅ Tackling illegal pet trade through mandatory microchipping and registration of kept dogs and cats ✅ A ban on harmful breeding practices ✅ Minimum welfare standards for all breeding establishments across the EU

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FOUR PAWS @fourpawsint.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Earlier this month, the @europarl.europa.eu officially adopted the EU Regulation on the welfare and traceability of dogs and cats. 🐶🐈 The @consilium.europa.eu, representing the EU Member States, has also given its final approval! 👏

Council approves first-ever EU law protecting the welfare and traceability of dogs & cats

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FOUR PAWS @fourpawsint.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

We are advancing several key initiatives, including: 🐄 A joint document on improving farm #animalwelfare to reduce the need for #antimicrobials 📚 An e-learning module on animal welfare and AMR 🤝 Supporting governments in integrating animal welfare into their National Action Plans on AMR.

The conference concludes with the adoption of the RENOFARM Consensus

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FOUR PAWS @fourpawsint.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Better animal welfare is becoming part of the global #AMR solution! 🐾🌍 At the 2nd #RENOFARM International Symposium on Pathways to Reduce the Need for Antimicrobials, hosted in China, FOUR PAWS received an honorary award recognising our long-standing collaboration with the @fao.org. 🏆

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FOUR PAWS @fourpawsint.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

We thank Desmond Boateng, Chief Director of Ghana’s Ministry of Health, for drawing attention at the #WorldHealthAssembly to tackling #pandemicprevention at the source with a #OneHealth approach. Strong cross-sector collaboration is key to preventing future pandemics and building a safer world.

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FOUR PAWS @fourpawsint.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

The #Hantavirus and #Ebola outbreaks are a stark reminder that time for discussion has passed. 🦠⚠️ The priority is now clear: Member States must move from commitments to concrete action on pandemic prevention to protect our collective future.  #PandemicPrevention #OneHealth #GlobalHealth #PPPR

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FOUR PAWS @fourpawsint.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Discussions helped inform priorities for the UN HLM on PPR in New York this September: 🔹Stronger #OneHealth governance 🔹Upstream prevention 🔹Sustainable financing for preparedness 🔹Equitable access to countermeasures  🔹Better alignment across global processes  🔹Strong monitoring to identify gaps

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FOUR PAWS @fourpawsint.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

During the #WorldHealthAssembly, FOUR PAWS, as a co-convener of the Friends of the 2026 UN High-Level Meeting on #PandemicPrevention, Preparedness and Response, co-organised a Member State roundtable on identifying cornerstones of success for the upcoming UN Political Declaration on Pandemic PPR. 🤝

Member State Roundtable at the World Health Assembly

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World Federation for Animals @wfa.org · 18/05/2026

#WHO79 & #WOAH93 are taking place this week, but what do these global #health negotiations really mean for animals? 📣 Join our Debrief Session on 2 June (4 pm CET) to unpack key insights for animals. 👉 Register now: ow.ly/Z40s50Z1bqQ 🎤 Interpretation available in ES & FR. FOUR PAWS

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FOUR PAWS @fourpawsint.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Many food companies say they care about farm animal welfare, but are they delivering? 🍽️ The new BBFAW report shows progress on cage-free eggs & sow welfare, but many companies still fail to turn promises into real change for animals. 💔 Read the report ➡️ lnkd.in/dv_9JpJe #FarmAnimals #BBFAW

How are food companies performing on animal welfare?

"Animals are sentient beings, and we owe them not only a better life, but recognition that their well-being is inseparable from human health, food security, and the future of our planet", says our CPO Luciana d'Abramo.

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FOUR PAWS @fourpawsint.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

The @ec.europa.eu said it needed scientific evidence on fur—so why is it ignoring it now? @efsa.europa.eu found that most welfare issues in fur farming can't be prevented or mitigated. Yet the Commission may reject an EU-wide fur farming ban and introduce low standards. #UnFURgivable #FurFreeEurope

UnFURgivable! The European Commission can end the suffering. Ban EU fur farming and trade now

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FOUR PAWS @fourpawsint.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

It’s official! @europarl.europa.eu formally approved new EU rules on dog & cat welfare and traceability, helping combat illegal trade. Key wins include: ✔️ Mandatory identification & registration ✔️ Minimum breeding standards ✔️ Online pet sale verification @consilium.europa.eu will follow suit soon!

Another step closer to better protection for dogs and cats! EU Parliament officially approves first-ever EU law on welfare and traceability

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