Government Relations and Policy

WWF experts often provide testimony and comments to Congress and U.S. government agencies on issues relating to the protection of endangered species, conservation funding and global markets such as climate change and wildlife trade.

Below you will find testimony, letters and other documents by some of WWF's renowned scientists and policy experts.

WWF Greenprint for a New Administration

The Greenprint is a non-partisan conservation agenda created by WWF scientists and policy experts that outlines key areas that will need strong leadership from the next U.S. administration. Read more.

Transition to Green – Leading the way to a healthy environment, a green economy and a sustainable future

This report highlights priority environmental recommendations for the Obama administration transition team endorsed by a coalition of national environmental and conservation organizations – including WWF. Read more.

International Conservation Budgets

2011 International Conservation Budget (PDF, 1.0MB)

2010 International Conservation Budget (PDF, 1.8MB)

2009 International Conservation Budget (PDF, 875KB)

2008 International Conservation Budget (PDF, 540KB)

2007 International Conservation Budget (PDF, 553KB)

Green Budget

Green Budget 2009 - National Funding Priorities for the Environment

Fishing and Oceans

WWF Statement on Bipartisan Call to Halt Overfishing Subsidies: Congressional Letters Call New Rules a “Must Have” for U.S. Trade Policy (PDF, 10 KB) 
July 7, 2011

• Letter from Senate Leaders (.pdf)
• Letter from House Leaders (.pdf)