Publications

Deforestation is a major threat both to ecosystems and local economies. The Greater Mekong was the world's most densely forested area in the 1970s, but has now lost a third of its tree cover. It is on course to lose another third between 2010 and 2030 if trends continue.

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. are now beginning our third year of  partnership to help ensure the long-term health of the oceans. Our partnership was launched in 2016 based on the premise that no one organization or company can address conservation threats alone—but that together we can create meaningful, lasting change.

Learn more about our progress over the past year on our sustainability journey—from reducing  Royal Caribbean’s environmental footprint by achieving ambitious, measurable targets around emissions reductions, sustainable sourcing, and responsible tourism, to raising awareness of the  importance of oceans with the 5 million guests who travel with the cruise line annually.

The Pantanal and its vital ecological systems are healthy and thriving, benefiting nature and humans through sustainable development. We see the Pantanal becoming and remaining a healthy, functioning freshwater ecosystem. We also envision a vast wetlands region that provides ecosystem services and promotes sustainable economic activities to improve community well-being and increase capacity for climate change adaptation. 

Our vision includes an end to degrading land uses and native vegetation conversion, and the introduction of sustainable,  minimally disruptive infrastructure practices related to roads, railways, dams, ports, and waterways. We foster a strengthened system of protected areas—parks, Ramsar sites, biosphere reserves, and wildlife corridors—along with greater capacity to manage the Pantanal’s natural resources through sustainable conservation, financing, and governance practices.