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April 2008
Arctic Climate Impact Science — an update since ACIA
Climate change is having a greater and faster impact on the Arctic than previously thought, according to a new study by World Wildlife Fund (WWF).
December 2007
Antarctica Penguins and Climate Change
A WWF overview shows that the four populations of penguins that breed on the Antarctic continent are under escalating pressure and facing an extremely tough battle to adapt to the unprecedented rate of climate change
December 2007
The Amazon's Vicious Cycles: Drought and Fire in the Greenhouse
The WWF report reveals the dramatic consequences for the local and global climate as well as the impacts on people’s livelihoods in South America.
December 2007
Breaking Climate Records 2007
The overview shows record lows for sea ice cover in the Arctic, some of the worst forest fires ever seen and record floods.
November 2007
Climate Change in Indonesia - Implications for humans and nature
Climate change impacts on Indonesia, people and nature
September 2007
Your Climate, Your Future
The WWF Climate Change Team has also developed a comprehensive educational curriculum that will elevate students' knowledge of the issue and spur dialogue about what each of us can do to make a difference.
June 2007
Defending Nature Against Climate Change
May 2007
Making Energy-Efficiency Happen: From Potential to Reality (PDF, 801KB)
By 2020, we can achieve at least a 20 percent energy-efficiency improvement worldwide. WWF's May 2007 report outlines what the governments of the G8 plus 5 countries can do to save energy and reduce climate change - while promoting their energy security with sustainable economic growth.
May 2007
Climate Solutions: WWF's Vision for 2050 (PDF, 2.12MB)
This WWF report seeks to answer the question: "Is it technically possible to meet the growing global demand for energy by using clean and sustainable energy sources and technologies that will protect the global climate?"
May 2007
Whales in Hot Water - The Impact of a Changing Climate on Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises
The report — Whales in hot water? — highlights the growing impacts of climate change on cetaceans. They range from changes in sea temperature and the freshening of the seawater because of melting ice and increased rainfalls, to sea level rise, loss of icy polar habitats and the decline of krill populations in key areas.
November 2006
The Global Status Report: Bird Species and Climate Change
This WWF report finds a clear and escalating pattern of climate change impacts on bird species around the world.
October 2006
WWF/Allianz Group Report - Climate Change and Insurance: An Agenda for Action in the United States (PDF, 1.01MB)
This report calls on the insurance industry to do more to address the growing impact of climate change-induced damages.
January 2005
2°C is Too Much
WWF believes the global average temperature rise above pre-industrial levels should be kept well below 2°C (3.6°F). But what would a full 2°C global rise mean for the Arctic?
December 2004
Extreme Weather: Does Nature Keep Up?
Part I (PDF, 3.4M) | Part II (PDF, 1.6M) | Part III (PDF, 795k)
Part IV (PDF, 1.3M) | Part V (PDF, 97k)
Observed responses of species and ecosystems to changes in climate and extreme weather events: many more reasons for concern.
Ranking Power: Scorecards for Electricity Companies (PDF, 618k)
A report by WWF shows that the power sector, the biggest single contributor to climate change, is failing to act responsibly in the face of the greatest threat confronting the world in the 21st century.
November 2003
Going, Going, Gone! Climate Change & Global Glacier Decline(PDF, 267k)
This documents how global warming is melting glaciers in every region of the world, putting millions of people at risk from floods, droughts and lack of drinking water.
November 2003
Power Switch: Impacts of Climate Policy on the Power Sector (PDF, 895k)
This report details how some of the world's largest power companies are facing a major financial threat and could face costs equivalent to over 10 percent of 2002 earnings if they fail to take steps to prepare for upcoming global warming regulation.
September 2003
User's Manual for Building Resistance and Resilience to Climate Change in Natural Systems (PDF, 1.11M)
The report presents methods for building ecosystem resistance and resilience to climate change for natural resource managers.
September 2003
No Place To Hide: Effects of Climate Change on Protected Areas (PDF, 1.12M)
The report details recent scientific research on global warming and parks. The WWF report shows that climate change impacts are already being observed in many parks worldwide, including in the United States.
April 2003
The Path Towards Carbon Dioxide-Free Power: Switching to Clean Energy (PDF, 353k)
The report shows how the U.S. power sector can cut carbon dioxide emissions that contribute to global warming nearly 60 percent by 2020 and reduce its dependency on dirty fossil fuels by using available energy technologies and supporting innovative polices.
Appendix (PDF, 381k)
August 2002
Impact of Climate Change on Life in Africa (PDF, 421k)
outlines the extensive effects of climate change on Africa, and highlights that if carbon pollution continues at current rates, people, animals and plants will suffer serious consequences. As natural resources become scarce or disappear, many African communities will suffer the effects of climate change-induced alterations of agriculture, water supply and disease. At the same time, climate change will exacerbate the already numerous stresses on biodiversity in Africa, possibly even causing some ecosystems to go extinct.
May 2002
Polar Bears at Risk(PDF, 887k)
reviews the impact of climate change on the world's 22,000 polar bears and highlights that human-induced climate change is the number one long-term threat to the survival of the world's largest terrestrial carnivores. This WWF report is a shorter companion to "Polar Bears at Risk."
February 2002
Habitats at Risk: Global Warming and Species Loss in Globally Significant Terrestrial Ecosystems (PDF, 757k)
is the first study to look specifically at how global warming in the coming decades could impact our most treasured natural habitats - outstanding areas still rich in species and biological distinctiveness. It examines 113 land-based regions of significant size and vegetative surface and finds that huge parts of the world, from the tropics to the poles are at risk.
September 2001
Coral Bleaching and Marine Protected Areas (PDF, 3.5M)
provides scientists, policy makers and park managers with science-based principles for managing protected coral reefs, helping reefs survive and recover from coral bleaching incidents and guiding the location and management of new marine protected areas.
October 2001
Clean Energy: Jobs for America's Future(PDF, 225)
analyzes the employment, macroeconomic, energy and environmental impacts of implementing a suite of energy efficiency and renewable energy policies.
News and Updates
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WWF CEO Praises President-Elect Obama For Remarks At Governors Global Climate Summit November 18, 2008
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Dr. Michael Oppenheimer to Speak at World Wildlife Fund November 12, 2008
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WWF Congratulates President-Elect Obama November 04, 2008
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The Coca-Cola System Announces New Global Targets October 30, 2008
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Living Planet Report Details Dangers Of Living Beyond The Environment's Means October 29, 2008
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WWF Experts
Richard Moss
Vice President and Managing Director for Climate Change“Climate change and what we do about it is going to transform the world much more rapidly than people realize. It’s my goal to get us moving to a world we will want, not one we’ll regret leaving for our children and grandchildren.”
Climate witness
Van Beacham is a professional fly fishing guide and lives in northern New Mexico. Van has been fishing since he was 6 years old. Over the years he has witnessed many of the effects that warmer temperatures are having on the river systems and the fish that depend on them.
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Track Polar Bears
Track polar bears in three different areas of the Arctic: Svalbard, Norway; Hudson Bay, Canada and Beaufort Sea, Alaska, US.