Publications
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This paper presents three case studies that portray how Free Trade Zones (FTZ) and Special Economic Zones (SEZ) characteristics contribute both to Illegal wildlife trade and corruption, while also demonstrating that wildlife trafficking is merely an expression of the multiple illicit economies that can take place in FTZs/SEZs in the absence of adequate controls. These cases also demonstrate that the corrupt practices within these areas do not necessarily differ from other forms of corruption happening elsewhere in the country, region, or trade chain. Rather, what makes FTZs/SEZs particularly interesting for illicit trade is the additional layer of opaqueness and complexity that they pose for local authorities.
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This guide is intended for those working to assess and manage resources, especially those interested in developing river basin health report cards. It reflects on the indicators that have historically been used for basin report cards and presents new ways to think of indicators, as the interface between nature and people becomes more and more intertwined. It is a supplementary guide to the Practitioner‚'s Guide to Developing River Basin Report Cards.
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Livestock feed production is one of the leading contributors to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the food sector, mainly due to deforestation and land conversion, whereby habitats are turned into farmland or rangeland. Nutreco, a leading manufacturer of both aquaculture and livestock feed, is taking innovative action to reduce its environmental impact by 2025. Its RoadMap 2025 outlines the company‚'s ambitious set of goals that address health and welfare, climate and circularity, and good citizenship. WWF's business brief examines Nutreco's plan and see what lessons could be applicable to the entire feed industry.
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The Great Sea Reef (GSR) region in Fiji stretches across an arc over 450 km long from the western coast of Viti Levu to the northeastern point of Vanua Levu. The GSR contains over 1,200 km2 of reef systems, including the third-largest barrier reef system in the world. It is exceptionally biodiverse‚ – with over three-quarters of known coral species, over half of the recorded fish species, and almost half of known endemic species from Fiji. The GSR also plays a crucial role in Fijian livelihoods, food security, and cultural identity. A third of the Fijian population lives within the region, and over three-quarters of all inshore fish supplied to urban markets are sourced from the reef. The GSR is also a major hub of international tourism‚ – which generates over FJD 1.1 billion annually and accounts for more than 25% of Fiji's GDP. Marine areas within the reef are divided into qoliqoli‚ – customary fishing areas‚ – which are under the control of Indigenous Fijian communities.
In September-October 2019 the most comprehensive ecological survey of the GSR conducted to date was completed. The survey spanned 74 sites, extending along the full length of the GSR, from the Mamanuca Islands in the southwest to Udu point in the northeast. Of the sites surveyed, 48 had historic survey data available, allowing trends in coral reef health to be calculated. Survey results are reported for the GSR by province and by individual qoliqoli.
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The Craft of Systems Change introduces a way of thinking and working called the Systems Journey, which knits together the many ideas, tools, and ways of being in the world that are often traced back to systems thinking and systems change. The Systems Journey encourages readers to engage meaningfully with the systems and the people around us, explore the many different futures we may aspire towards, and learn our way towards a future that works for everyone.
Through the use of practical facilitation tools, readers are invited to look within to deeply engage with what may be preventing change, embrace a learning mindset that can help surface new leverage points in the systems where we work, and adapt our actions to ensure they create the change that we need for a better future.
While the book was written for those working to advance nature conservation goals, it is truly for anyone who wishes to take steps towards changing themselves and the systems we all live and work in. This book takes systems thinking out of theory and into practice and encourages a way of living and working in the world that is inclusive, holistic, and impactful every step of the way.
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This presentation deck is from a TNRC Learning Series Webinar on Using political economy analysis to support corruption risk assessments that strengthen law enforcement against wildlife crime.
For more resources from the Targeting Natural Resource Corruption project, visit the Knowledge Hub .
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This note has a dual focus. First, it summarizes experiences and lessons from conducting CRAs with authorities responsible for investigations and prosecutions of IWT cases in three countries in Africa and Latin America. It seeks to demonstrate the value of adopting a collaborative approach to CRAs, illustrates potential avenues for pursuing such an approach when the right factors are in place, and demonstrates how mapping the criminal justice process provides a solid starting point to identify critical vulnerabilities. The note also highlights factors that might recommend another approach, for example where collaboration cannot be assured.
Second, this note highlights some common risks that emerged from the CRAs in the three countries and that may negatively affect the progress of IWT cases in other countries. Still, corruption risks vary among countries and agency contexts, and it is not always feasible for practitioners to conduct or initiate a CRA. These general insights can help point practitioners to possible vulnerabilities to look out for.
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The scale of Australia‚'s bushfires during the summer of 2019-2020 was unprecedented and catastrophic. Thirty-three people tragically lost their lives, 3,094 homes were lost, and the impact on forests and wildlife was immense. Over 29 million acres of forest and woodlands were burned, pushing many threatened species, including the koala, to the brink of extinction. So much was lost, and the impacts will be felt for years to come.
In January 2021, we estimated that 1.25 billion animals may have been killed by the fires. We now know that the actual number is shockingly higher. Six months after the fires, we published a report, Australia‚'s 2019-2020 Bushfires: The Wildlife Toll, which estimated that nearly 3 billion animals perished or were displaced by the fires.
The global response to this crisis was immediate. Thanks to you and other supporters around the world, we raised $50 million for the WWF Australian Wildlife & Nature Recovery Fund, with $9 million coming from the US alone. Your generous support, in particular, enabled us to act quickly and at scale to get emergency funds to the frontline, mobilize resources to help Australia‚'s wildlife, help local communities adapt and recover, and plan the essential work needed to get Australia‚'s wildlife on the road to recovery once the fires were out.
This is the final report summarizing the impact of your generosity.
