Stories

WWF Priorities for the Biden-Harris Administration and the 117th Congress
We are in the midst of an acute public health and economic crisis brought on by an ongoing global pandemic. At the same time, we continue to fall far short in our efforts to address two even more grave and existential crises that build in severity as time goes on—climate change and the rapid loss of biodiversity and nature globally.
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In response to Covid-19, a new partnership will boost the devastated nature-based tourism industry in Africa
January 19, 2021With $1.9 million in funding from the Global Environment Facility, an African Nature-Based Tourism Collaborative Platform is being developed to connect funders to communities and small and medium enterprises involved in nature-based tourism in eastern and southern Africa—and who are most affected by the loss of revenue due to Covid-19.
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Thinking Beyond:
January 14, 2021If humans are unable to limit carbon pollution, Cincinnati’s average temperature could climb by as much as seven degrees Fahrenheit by the end of the century, according to the National Centers for Environmental Information. From a local grassroots movement to engagement at the national level, this city is taking the fight against the climate crisis into its own hands.
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Deforestation fronts
January 13, 2021A new WWF report on global forest cover and forest loss finds that over 160,000 square miles, an area roughly the size of California, were lost in deforestation hot spots around the world between 2004 and 2017. Deforestation puts human health and the health of our planet at risk.
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Tatyana Minenko, polar bear patrol team leader
Every fall, the Ryrkaipiy polar bear patrol, with the support of WWF Russia, works to protect the community and prevent human-wildlife conflict. Tatyana Minenko has been leading the patrol team since 2006. That’s when the climate crisis increased conflict in her village.
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Meet Dr. Jacques Flamand
January 06, 2021WWF-South Africa's wildlife veterinarian, Dr. Jacques Flamand, has dedicated his career to the protection and conservation of South Africa's iconic species, including the critically endangered black rhino.
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How honey can help protect tigers in China
December 29, 2020WWF donated nearly 400 beehives to residents in the continental tiger range and organized training on beekeeping. Investing in their futures is also an investment in the conservation of tigers.
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Securing a future for wild tigers
December 22, 2020The tiger is making a comeback—learn about a few tiger champions who are helping this iconic species to recover.
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New Facebook alert informs users about wildlife trafficking
December 21, 2020Since 2016, Facebook and WWF have been working together to address wildlife trafficking by detecting and removing illicit activity that fuels the trade in wildlife and its products on one of the largest social media platforms in the world. As part of this effort, Facebook launched a new pop-up interstitial alert message that will inform users about illegal wildlife trade when certain wildlife-related search words are entered.
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An Eye on Recovery
December 17, 2020WWF is helping to support Australia’s first large-scale collaborative camera trap project.
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Meet Dr. Parikshit Kakati, WWF India’s wildlife veterinary specialist
December 15, 2020Dr. Parikshit Kakati, WWF India’s wildlife veterinary specialist, plays a key role during the flood season in Assam, India, as part of a team that rescues and treats injured wild animals.
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2020's most epic conservation wins
December 10, 2020As 2020 comes to a close, we’re taking a look at some of the biggest conservation wins we've achieved together during this challenging year.
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5 ways 'We Are Still In' kept the United States in the fight against the climate crisis
We Are Still In led the United States in climate action by maintaining international leadership and increasing domestic ambition.
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Rejection of mining permit marks important milestone in protection of Bristol Bay
December 02, 2020The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has denied a permit for developers to build the controversial Pebble Mine in Alaska, marking an important moment in the decade’s long effort to protect Bristol Bay.
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Sustainable pepper farming supports people and nature in Malaysian Borneo
November 17, 2020Empowering farmers with green practices builds livelihoods while strengthening biodiversity.
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It's time to stop funding overfishing
November 12, 2020Harmful fisheries subsidies fuel harmful fishing practices. Rather than subsidizing fishing activities that hurt the ocean, communities, and the economy, governments have an opportunity to reroute funding toward efforts that bring benefits to marine health and human well-being.
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What are nature-based solutions and how can they help us address the climate crisis?
November 10, 2020Tackling the climate crisis will be one of the biggest challenges of our time, and nature itself can contribute to the fight.
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Seed-dispersing drones help rebuild koala populations devastated by bushfires
November 05, 2020WWF-Australia is implementing innovative projects to restore habitat and wildlife populations devastated by the 2019/2020 bushfires. As part of their Regenerate Australia plan, they are using specialized drones to disperse eucalyptus seeds across affected lands to help regrow the landscape and rebuild wildlife populations.
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A hilltop coffee plantation benefits from robust and healthy forests
November 03, 2020On a hilltop in southeast Brazil, 4,500 feet above the surrounding landscape, is a coffee plantation that has been operating in the same family for more than 150 years—five generations. Owner Ellen Fontana is restoring additional forest habitat on her property, connecting the span of natural forest on her land to another forest fragment on a neighboring property.
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100 bison find a new home with the Rosebud Sioux Tribe
October 30, 2020The Tribe will create the largest native-owned and managed bison herd in North America. These 100 bison are the first of as many as 1,500 animals setting foot on 28,000 acres of native grassland.
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Investing in "Thirty Hills"
October 27, 2020Thirty Hills is the last large block of intact, lowland forest still standing in central Sumatra. After five years of successful forest conservation, we celebrate five major wins within this critically important landscape.
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Recognizing Indigenous Peoples' land interests is critical for people and nature
October 22, 2020Although they comprise less than 5% of the world population, Indigenous peoples protect 80% of the Earth’s biodiversity. Recognizing their land rights should be placed at the center of conservation.
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Ghost fishing gear
October 20, 2020Ghost fishing gear includes any abandoned, lost, or otherwise discarded fishing gear. It is the deadliest form of marine plastic debris and often goes unseen. Learn more about how you can help stop this silent killer and protect the health of our ocean its inhabitants.
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A sign of hope
October 15, 2020Critically endangered Malayan tiger cubs spotted in the wild give hope that the species could be on the road to recovery.