On February 19, the United States formally re-enters the Paris Agreement. President Biden began this process last month with an executive order on his first day in office, with the request requiring 30 days to take effect. Marking this moment, a new mo…
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Why the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge needs more permanent protection
As sunlight returns to northern Alaska, there are hints of a coming renewal on the Coastal Plain—1.5 million acres adjacent[…]
Read more5 forest-dwelling wildlife species we love
Celebrating World Wildlife Day with 5 of our favorite wildlife species living in forest habitats around the world.
Read moreWWF Joins Push for Bolder Corporate Action on Climate Policy
Today the CEOs of 12 environmental groups, including WWF, issued a public letter to companies urging them to more actively advocate for climate policy. The letter specifically urges companies to publicly support an ambitious national goal under the fra…
Read moreHow changing the way we think about—and use—single-use plastics can help people and nature
We can prevent a dire future, where plastic production is tripled by 2050, if we choose action now to reduce the number of single-use products produced and to ensure that the rest are made from recycled or responsibly sourced content rather than fossil fuels.
Read moreWWF Statement on U.S. Attorney’s Wildlife Trafficking Indictment
In response to the U.S. Attorney of the Southern State of New York’s indictment
of an individual on charges including large-scale rhino horn and elephant ivory trafficking and heroin distribution, World Wildlife Fund (WWF) issued a statement from Crawf…
Meet WWF’s 2020 Conservation Leadership Award winner Alexa White
WWF is thrilled to announce Alexa White as the winner of the second-annual WWF-US Conservation Leadership Award. This award aims to give the next generation of conservation leaders access to a global platform and experts. It also provides a financial prize that can be used to further recipients’ professional or educational goals related to their conservation work.
Read moreMeet Dr. Parikshit Kakati, WWF India’s wildlife veterinary specialist
Dr. 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.
Read moreWWF Response to Call for Nominations in Arctic Coastal Plain
The Department of Interior has issued a call for nominations asking oil companies to identify their preferences on areas in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge’s Coastal Plain to lease for oil drilling. In response, WWF issued the following statement f…
Read moreSustainable pepper farming supports people and nature in Malaysian Borneo
Empowering farmers with green practices builds livelihoods while strengthening biodiversity.
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