Who We Are

About WWF

For 50 years, WWF has been protecting the future of nature. The world’s leading conservation organization, WWF works in 100 countries and is supported by 1.2 million members in the United States and close to 5 million globally. WWF's unique way of working combines global reach with a foundation in science, involves action at every level from local to global, and ensures the delivery of innovative solutions that meet the needs of both people and nature.

Vision
WWF's vision is to build a future in which people live in harmony with nature.

Mission

WWF's network gives the organization global reach.
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WWF’s mission is to conserve nature and reduce the most pressing threats to the diversity of life on Earth. 

Goal and Strategies
By 2020, WWF will conserve 15 of the world’s most ecologically important regions by working in partnership with others to:

  • Protect and restore species and their habitats
  • Strengthen local communities' ability to conserve the natural resources they depend upon
  • Transform markets and policies to reduce the impact of the production and consumption of commodities
  • Ensure that the value of nature is reflected in decisions made by individuals, communities, governments and businesses
  • Mobilize hundreds of millions of people to support conservation
  • WWF's Vision

    President and CEO Carter Roberts sets the vision for WWF, to save a planet, a world of life.

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  • Deep History in Conservation

    Since 1961, WWF has been achieving results in conservation around the globe.

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How Our Funds Support Conservation

85 percent of WWF's spending is directed to worldwide conservation activities

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An Organization Based on Trust

Chairman of the Board Larry Linden holds WWF accountable for best practices in governance, accountability and transparency at all levels of the organization.

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Accountability

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