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Climate is changing our world faster than anyone predicted. At WWF, we believe we can fight this consequential threat and build a safer, healthier, and more resilient future for people and nature.

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The dangers of climate change

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Climate change poses a fundamental threat to the places, species and people's livelihoods WWF wants to protect. Sea levels are rising and oceans are becoming warmer. Larger, more intense droughts threaten crops, wildlife, and freshwater supplies. From polar bears in the Arctic to marine turtles of the coast of Africa, our planet's biodiversity and communities are at risk from the changing climate.

To adequately address this crisis we must mitigate by urgently reducing carbon pollution, and adapt by preparing for the consequences of global warming, which we are already experiencing.

What's at stake

Why it matters

How WWF is taking climate action WWF is working with governments, communities, and other stakeholders to build adaptation and resilience and drive whole-of-society climate action. Current WWF climate programs are working to:

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    Working with businesses

    WWF is helping companies accelerate implementation of emission reductions and scale other voluntary climate goals by providing guidance on climate leadership actions and claims.

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    Innovating for climate finance

    WWF is partnering across sectors to access, combine, and sequence public and private finance for high-integrity nature-based solutions in priority landscapes and seascapes.

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    Helping the world adapt to climate change in harmony with nature

    See how WWF is working with communities around the world to help build the adaptive capacity of those on the frontlines of climate change while prioritizing equity and nature.

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    Engaging cities, states, and the federal government on climate policy

    Through extensive and inclusive partnership and engagement, WWF is working to advance climate-forward policy at the Federal and sub-national levels to support Paris Agreement alignment—across the U.S. economy and globally.

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    Advocating for rapid renewable energy deployment

    WWF is building upon its sustainable infrastructure work to help expedite the installation of renewable energy infrastructure that brings social and economic benefits to local and frontline communities while minimizing impacts on nature.

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    Advancing equitable, community-centered climate solutions

    WWF partners with influential climate leaders, subject matter experts and community-based organizations to integrate social, economic, and environmental co-benefits within renewable energy development, corporate sustainability practices, and industrial decarbonization strategies, prioritizing frontline and disadvantaged communities.

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