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  • In this white paper, WWF provides an overview of technical considerations on the impact of fiber-based packaging through the entire system. The paper offers a comprehensive overview across the fiber-based packaging lifecycle—from sourcing to paper and fiber packaging production to use and to end of life.

  • In this white paper, WWF outlines the fundamentals of systems thinking when considering the lifecycle impacts of packaging. The paper provides an overview of system optimization and the function of packaging, then connects these points to end-of-life considerations, the waste hierarchy, and product impact considerations.

  • In this white paper, WWF provides an overview of technical considerations on the impact of plastic packaging through the entire system. The paper offers a comprehensive overview of potential impacts through the plastic packaging lifecycle—from sourcing to production to use and to end of life.

  • The recycling system in the United States is broken, and we need to create a circular economy that collects all recyclable materials so they can be remade into new products. The linchpin to a circular economy is Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) on a national scale, and WWF and the American Beverage Association (ABA)--organizations with distinct missions--have aligned behind principles for a consistent and flexible EPR framework in the US.

  • This report provides the most comprehensive global assessment to date of migratory freshwater fishes, documenting the scale, urgency, and opportunity for coordinated international action under the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS). It identifies hundreds of migratory, transboundary freshwater fish species in decline, explains why these species are ecologically, economically, and culturally vital, and highlights how river fragmentation, altered flows, overexploitation, pollution, and climate pressures are driving widespread losses. Drawing on global data and a focused Amazon Basin case study, the report pinpoints priority species and river basins where cooperation can deliver the greatest conservation gains, and outlines practical CMS pathways—such as species listings, action plans, concerted actions, and memoranda of understanding—to restore connectivity, align management across borders, and turn science into tangible recovery for some of the world’s most imperiled and important freshwater migrations.

  • For the first time, a comprehensive review of laws in 12 tiger range countries exposes critical gaps in legislation that may help facilitate the trafficking of tigers.  

    The new report, Law of the Tiger: A Comparative Study of the Laws Governing Tiger Trafficking in 12 Tiger Range States, reveals critical legal gaps and inconsistencies that unless addressed would hinder efforts to counter the trafficking of tigers — undermining decades of conservation efforts and putting wild tigers at risk. 

    The report found significant gaps and inconsistencies across multiple countries and provides recommendations for legislative reform and policy priorities for national governments.

  • This WWF-Mexico led report, measures and examines changes in the monarch’s critical forest habitat. It finds that 6.30 acres of forest were degraded between February 2024 to February 2025, a significant decrease when compared to 9.21 acres reported the year before.

  • This WWF-Mexico led survey measures the area of forest where monarchs establish their colonies to hibernate each winter, providing a scientifically robust indicator of their population status. This year, scientists found monarchs occupied 7.24 acres of forest compared to 4.42 acres the previous winter—indicating a 64% increase of monarchs during this perio

  • 60 Actions for the Planet is a comprehensive resource with actions curated from WWF’s experts to help reduce your environmental footprint. By conserving water and energy, choosing sustainable products, minimizing waste and eliminating plastic pollution, we can together embrace more nature-friendly lifestyles not just on Earth Day, but all year long. Earth Day isn’t just a day—it’s a movement. Join us and Give an Hour.

  • The Traceability Guide for Deforestation- and Conversion-Free (DCF) Leather provides a practical roadmap to help companies achieve full supply chain traceability for leather products. Its purpose is to support any company committed to building transparent, responsible, and regulation-ready supply chains, with the overarching goal of eliminating deforestation and ecosystem conversion from sourcing practices. The guide aligns with international frameworks and provides practical direction to support compliance with emerging regulations, including the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), and similar laws worldwide.