Community Action
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Ecotourism provides hope for local people in post-disaster Chile.
Eco-Education in Africa Teaches Young Women about Conservation February 09, 2012A trip to a fishing village in Africa teaches young women about conservation
15 Success Stories of 2011 December 16, 2011Discover highlights from our work around the world to protect species and habitats.Read more.
Conservation Initiative on Human Rights May 25, 2010WWF has joined with other global conservation organizations to form a Conservation Initiative on Human Rights (CIHR), that aims to promote increased integration of human rights in conservation. Under this initiative, each of the participating organizations – Birdlife International, Conservation International, Fauna & Flora International, IUCN - International Union for Conservation of Nature, The Nature Conservancy, Wetlands International, Wildlife Conservation Society and WWF - commits to uphold a set of human rights principles, enhance capacity to ensure their implementation, and put in place appropriate accountability measures.
Sacred Himalayan sites bring together religious leaders, conservationists May 18, 2010A first-time workshop in Bhutan today is bringing together religious leaders, government officials and conservationists to discuss how to better protect sacred natural sites in the region.
Community Conservation Program Awarded Chile's Bicentennial Seal December 17, 2007On December 17, 2007, Chile's President awarded the prestigious Bicentennial Seal to WWF's community conservation project "Strengthening Governance and Sustainable Livelihoods in the Huilliche Territory of Mapu Lahual." The project won in the Environment category, and was nominated by WWF and the Mapu Lahual Indigenous Association to the Chilean Government.
