Publications

The Living Planet Report documents the state of the planet—including biodiversity, ecosystems, and demand for natural resources—and what it means for humans and wildlife. Published by WWF every two years, the report brings together a variety of research to provide a comprehensive view of the health of the Earth.

WWF’s Sustainable Ranching Initiative(SRI) has identified challenges and opportunities to help build the resilience of ranchers across the Northern Great Plains. This report is an annual evaluation of the impact that we are having on communities and biodiversity and identifies new areas where the SRI can have the greatest influence.

This publication, assessing Asian and African ranger welfare perceptions, is the largest of its kind ever conducted with an aim to influence policy changes by providing a tool and evidence for use in lobbying government agencies. The report contains global data from 17 countries surveyed as well as regional data accompanied by quotes from rangers and personal stories. 

Education is one of the most powerful drivers of change. For 24 years, the Russell E. Train Education for Nature Program (EFN) has played a pivotal role in preserving and restoring Earth’s epicenters of biodiversity by supporting conservationists across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Through scholarships, fellowships, and small grants, EFN enables individuals to pursue degrees and attend trainings, and provides funding for local organizations to train communities in WWF priority places.

In 2019, EFN will celebrate its 25th anniversary. This milestone reminds us of the important legacy of Russell E. Train and the impact this program has had on 2,684 individuals and organizations worldwide. With over $21 million invested in education and training, EFN has helped transform students, researchers, and faculty into recognized experts, decision-makers, and role models. It has also enabled local organizations to build awareness, transfer skills, and empower tens of thousands of community members.

The research for this report conducted between May and July 2018 reveals Chinese citizens claim to have purchased significantly less ivory since the ban was implemented.

This report provides the first analysis of trends in supply and demand for ivory products in China’s markets since the new legislative changes. 

Seven companies made public commitments around water that reflected their leadership and their understanding that they can be a powerful and constructive force for people and planet. This report covers their individual goals and some of the progress made in the year following the launch of the AgWater Challenge.

Founded through United for Wildlife, WILDLABS is the first-of-its-kind online community with a mission to support technology applications that conserve species. WILDLABS’ 2017 Annual Report, released today, offers a look back at two years of activity and impact.

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.

This study was intended to provide a rapid assessment of caviar trade globally. The international trade in caviar was reviewed through analysis of CITES trade data and analysis of caviar seizure data.

Up to half of plant and animal species in the world’s most naturally rich areas, such as the Amazon and the Galapagos, could face local extinction by the turn of the century due to climate change if carbon emissions continue to rise unchecked.

Based on the conversations and expertise from this workshop,Tackling Deforestation Through A Jurisdictional Approach: Lessons From The Field, offers a full synthesis of lessons learned and jurisdictional case studies.

Based on the conversations and expertise from this workshop,Tackling Deforestation Through A Jurisdictional Approach: Lessons From The Field, offers a full synthesis of lessons learned and jurisdictional case studies.

The November 2016 Asia High Mountains Project Newsletter with stories on International Snow Leopard Day events in India, the Kyrgyz Republic, Nepal, and New York City. Also includes a story on the results of Bhutan’s first ever snow leopard camera trap survey in Wangchuk Centennial National Park. (4 page Newsletter)

An 8-part advice document addendum to the Global Snow Leopard and Ecosystem Protection (GSLEP) Program landscape management planning guidelines prepared by WWF and Snow Leopard Trust. Contains sections on: 1. Strategic Management Planning in Snow Leopard Landscapes; 2. Participation in Conservation; 3. Stakeholder Analysis in Snow Leopard Landscape Management Planning; 4. Integrated Management and Governance of GSLEP Landscapes; 5. Best Practices in Snow Leopard Conservation; 6. Incorporating Climate Change in Snow Leopard Landscape Management Planning; 7. Mapping to Support Snow Leopard Landscapes Management Planning; and 8. Green, Resilient Economic Development in Snow Leopard Landscape Management. (121 page Conservation Planning Guideline Addendum)

An overview of Asia High Mountains Project snow leopard conservation field activity highlights from Bhutan, India, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Nepal, and Pakistan as well as highlights of range-wide AHM activities. (14 page Brochure)

A summary  of the largest-ever ivory consumer survey, which identifies target consumer groups, products and drivers of consumption that need to be addressed as a priority to ensure that China’s recent ivory ban is effective.  

This report presents the results from an extensive and comprehensive research study conducted among consumers in
Mainland China between June to November 2017 on the topic of reducing demand for ivory.

A climate vulnerability assessment for the Asia High Mountains Project region of North Sikkim, India. The vulnerability assessment focuses on the upper catchments of the Teesta River basin around the villages of Lachen and Lachung, which are the gateway communities to snow leopard habitat in this region. This assessment identifies drivers of vulnerability, prioritizes the most vulnerable systems for action, and proposes initial actions to reduce their vulnerability or enhance their resilience to the impacts of climate change. (62 page Technical Report)

A quick look at the integrated climate-smart approach and achievements of WWF’s Conservation and Adaptation in Asia’s High Mountain Landscapes and Communities (AHM) Project funded by USAID. (2 page Brochure)

A quick look at the Government of Nepal’s climate-smart snow leopard landscape management plan for Nepal’s Eastern Himalaya Global Snow Leopard and Ecosystem Protection (GSLEP) Program priority landscape.  This is the first landscape management plan to be launched under the GSLEP Program and a major milestone in achieving the GSLEP goal of securing 20 snow leopard landscapes by 2020. This plan will also be used as a model for replication by other snow leopard range states. (2 page Brochure)

An overview of the global contribution to snow leopard research and conservation achieved through WWF’s Conservation and Adaptation in Asia’s High Mountain Landscapes and Communities (AHM) project, funded by USAID. Find out how this project provided new insights into the elusive snow leopard and how these findings rallied the global community to do more to save this iconic cat.