The Conservation Science Program (CSP) research addresses general principles in conservation biology, ecology, biogeography, and resource economics. Our research projects aim not only to inform the work of specific WWF efforts and programs, but also to address issues of broad scientific interest. We also work to evaluate and develop the next generation of scientific tools for conservation, and to adapt them to be most useful to WWF's mission.
We pursue much of this research with collaborators from universities, government agencies, and other NGOs. And we communicate our findings through scientific publications, WWF technical reports, and through this Web site.
Examples of focal research areas for CSP include: