Stories

  • Conference room conservation

    November 07, 2024
    A particpant speaks up at a workshop in Lima, Peru
  • Make a pledge for the planet

    November 04, 2024
    an overhead view shows a lone green turtle swimming through clear waters near Yakuvewaswa Island
  • Vultures: nature’s influencers

    October 31, 2024

    Vultures are nature’s dedicated waste management specialists; they help with nutrient cycling and even reduce the spread of disease. In the US, we have turkey vultures, black vultures, and endangered California condors, but worldwide we’re currently sharing the planet with 23 vulture species. Vultures typically have bald heads and excellent vision, and some, like the turkey vulture, even have a keen sense of smell. They’re fascinating birds and we’d like to share a few ways we consider vultures to be nature’s influencers.

    Vulture in field of purple flowers looking to the side
  • The coming conflicts at the top of the world

    October 30, 2024

    Rapid climate crisis-driven changes are underway in the Arctic that will not only alter the pristine environment but redefine geopolitical stability at the top of the world. A new analysis from WWF offers data-driven insights into the challenges ahead and a roadmap for global cooperation. 

    Arctic building in snow
  • A commitment to nature in Bolivia

    October 29, 2024

    With the signing of a new memorandum of understanding to build a Project Finance for Permanence (PFP) initiative, Bolivia has taken another major step for the future of nature. A PFP initiative promises secured financing and an equitable distribution of conservation benefits for generations to come.

    aerial view of river in Otuquis National Park, Bolivia
  • Inaugural Thomas E. Lovejoy Prize awarded at international biodiversity talks

    October 29, 2024

    The inaugural Thomas E. Lovejoy Prize was awarded to two exceptional leaders bringing innovative approaches to advance the conservation of the Amazon rain forest.

    Looking up into the canopy of the Amazonian forest
  • My 86 encounters with the world’s most rare big cat

    October 23, 2024

    Luo Xiaoyun began photographing wildlife in 2013. He has been on a mission to capture images of the incredible wildlife of the Tibetan Plateau. He has seen snow leopards about 100 times, and recorded lesser-known behaviors of this shy and elusive big cat.

    Two snow leopards peeking over hill
  • New eDNA pilot study in Bhutan revolutionizes biodiversity assessment tools

    October 22, 2024

    Bhutan collaborated to pioneer a revolutionary pilot study on the effectiveness of eDNA sampling in assessing biodiversity. As such, the country is poised to become a global leader in using eDNA technology for conservation purposes.

    A tiger walks in a forest
  • After Cyclone Gamane, working with nature to build back safer and greener

    October 21, 2024

    In May 2024, WWF's Environment & Disaster Management program team traveled to Madagascar to build capacity for and conduct a Rapid Environmental Assessment with local governments, organizations, and communities.

    Landscape photo of flat area of grass with leafless tree trunks
  • Why saving wild species is critical to our own survival

    October 18, 2024

    A new report sheds light on the often-overlooked ways that wildlife benefits people, helping us to understand how deeply interconnected we are to the natural world.

    An illustration of a whale in black with brown kelp nearby
  • WWF celebrates 30 years of the Russell E. Train Education for Nature Program

    For 30 years the Russell E. Train Education for Nature Program has provided financial support to conservation leaders in Africa, Asia, and Latin America to gain the skills and knowledge they need to address the conservation challenges in their home countries. 

    A woman smiling and looking up into forest canopy
  • The value of youth voices in conservation

    October 17, 2024

    There is growing understanding among institutions and organizations that involving youth in initiatives, partnerships, and decision-making is key for the success of any effort. We based WWF staff, both junior and senior alike: why are youth voices valuable in conservation?

    Vivian Lee
  • President’s Letter: A holistic approach to conservation

    WWF Magazine: Winter 2024
    People are WWF’s calling card—the extraordinary staff, partners, and volunteers who make our work possible.
    Carter Roberts
  • WWF awards grants to community-based organizations to enhance local conservation leadership

    October 15, 2024

    Thirteen community-based organizations and one academic institution across 10 countries have been awarded these prestigious grants, continuing WWF’s commitment to inclusive conservation by supporting local organizations in strengthening education, training, and community empowerment.

    Three people planting a tree seedling
  • In the Bering Sea, Alaska Native Peoples tell their story through photographs

    October 10, 2024

    WWF partnered with the community of Savoonga to host a week-long participatory photography workshop. We worked with the participants to grow their photography skills and explore the art of telling visual stories.

    A man wearing sunglasses holds a pole with an orange buoy at one end and a yellow cover at the other in front of the water
  • Indigenous handicrafts create spaces for raising women's voices and conserving forests in Peru

    October 10, 2024

    WWF joined an initiative assisting four Indigenous women-led enterprises. In addition to providing technical and commercial support, the project included acquiring equipment to enhance production, improving sales infrastructure, developing multiple commercial partnerships with ongoing support, and planting over 10,000 seedlings to restore their forests.

    A woman wearing pink stitches a patterned fabric next to a table full of beaded jewelry.
  • Looking forward after Climate Week

    October 03, 2024

    It's "crunch time" for climate action. We're already seeing the impacts of a warming planet and have five scant years to halve our emissions if we are to have any hope of limiting global warming to under 1.5 degrees Fahrenheit.

    wind turbines under along a shoreline
  • WWF’s Arctic Community Wildlife Grants support communities and help species

    October 03, 2024

    WWF recently worked with Kotlik and Emmonak community members in Alaska to capture underwater audio of beluga whales. This community-initiated research exemplifies co-management in action, marrying Indigenous knowledge and science to achieve better results for people and nature.

    Dana Okitun, son of Marvin Okitun, looks ahead from bow of boat on Yukon River
  • Ripple Effect

    WWF Magazine: Winter 2024
    For 30 years, WWF’s Russell E. Train Education for Nature Program has supported conservation leaders from around the world.
    A finger makes ripples in water
  • Marine Mosaic

    WWF Magazine: Winter 2024
    Protecting marine ecosystems and livelihoods in southern Belize
    Three small boats with colorful flags
  • Announcing WWF’s Arctic Community Wildlife Grants Program

    The program provides grants of up to about $25,000 per project per year for conservation, stewardship, and research initiatives that focus on coastal US Arctic ecology, community sustainability, and priority Arctic wildlife, including polar bears, walrus, ice seals, belugas, bowhead whales, and Arctic seabirds in the Bering, Chukchi, and Beaufort Seas and adjacent coastal areas.

    Aerial photo of beluga pod passing through ice floes
  • Is climate change increasing the risk of disasters?

    October 02, 2024

    From deadly wildfires in Texas to devastating floods in North Carolina, disasters have wreaked havoc across the US in 2024, set to be the world’s hottest year on record. As the climate crisis intensifies, there is no question that the intensity and frequency of extreme weather—often resulting in disasters—is increasing.

    A street that's broken floods during a storm
  • Can organic cotton help protect tigers?*

    WWF Magazine: Winter 2024
    Here's how small-scale farming in wildlife corridors benefits people and biodiversity
    A tiger crosses the road in front of a crowd watching
  • Restoring the flow of the Rio Grande

    WWF Magazine: Winter 2024
    The crucial Rio Grande river is increasingly running dry. Here's how to change that.
    Illustration of 3 cranes flying