Since 2015, Humble Bundle has raised over $1M to support WWF's global conservation efforts. This month, WWF is thrilled to be named Humble’s B's charity of the month with 5% of every Humble Choice membership going towards supporting conservation projects focused on protecting wildlife threatened by the effects of climate change, such as tigers, elephants, and other key species and their habitats. Learn more: https://bit.ly/46BrOBT.
World Wildlife Fund
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For People, For Nature, Forever
About us
Our planet faces many big conservation challenges. No one person or organization can tackle these challenges alone, but together we can. WWF-US For more than 50 years, WWF has been protecting the future of nature. The world’s leading conservation organization, WWF works in 100 countries and is supported by over 1 million members in the United States and six million globally. WWF’s unique way of working combines global reach with a foundation in science, and involves action and partnership at every level from local to global to ensure the delivery of innovative solutions that meet the needs of both people and nature.
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http://www.worldwildlife.org
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- 1,001-5,000 employees
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- Protecting natural areas and wild populations of plants and animals, including endangered species, Promoting more efficient use of resources and energy & the maximum reduction of pollution, and Promoting sustainable approaches to the use of renewable resources
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World Wildlife Fund reposted this
Our first Alliance Allies spotlight is now LIVE! Read below 👇 Meet Senator Perpetua Sappa Konman from the Federated States of Micronesia. Senator Konman uses her position to advocate for crucial climate policies that protect the future of her country and its inhabitants. 🌏 #AllianceAllies
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Our food supply chain is facing critical pressures and an uncertain future due to climate change. WWF is committed to working with local communities and farmers to build a sustainable and equitable agricultural project in the Mississippi Delta, transitioning to that region crops that have traditionally been grown in areas now threatened by climate change. WWF’s Julia Kurnik recently visited a specialty rice farm involved in the project. Hallie Shoffner is a sixth-generation Arkansas farmer who has been part of WWF’s project from day one. She recently launched Delta Harvest, our first pilot, which is focused on easier-to-transition specialty crops and connecting women and minority farmers to buyers, business, and consumers. We hope to set the stage for a radically new farming system that supports underserved farmers, boosts communities, increases wealth creation and job opportunities, and brings healthy food to the region and beyond.
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Today, on International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, we extend our deepest gratitude to the Indigenous communities and peoples who are at the heart of conservation successes worldwide. Their deep connection to the land is invaluable in safeguarding our planet for future generations. Despite contributing the least to greenhouse emissions, Indigenous peoples are disproportionately affected by climate change. Yet, their profound knowledge and connection to the ecosystems within their territories play a crucial role in enhancing the resilience of these environments. Let’s recognize and support the vital role Indigenous peoples play in our global fight against climate change and in building a sustainable future for all. https://lnkd.in/e6YaeqFA
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Integrating nature directly into disaster recovery strategies can help communities rebuild stronger and more resilient than before. Climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of natural disasters—and the damages are exacerbated by our reliance on fossil fuel and under-maintained or poorly built infrastructure. As World Wildlife Fund's Anita van Breda puts it: “Disasters reveal our vulnerabilities, they reflect the choices we make as a society. When we destroy and degrade much of the natural world, we make communities more vulnerable to disasters.” Anita shares more about integrating the power of nature into disaster mitigation solutions for CNN: https://lnkd.in/e5tBzcKM
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The Freshwater Challenge aims to restore 300,000 kilometers of degraded rivers and 350 million hectares of wetlands by 2030, while conserving intact freshwater ecosystems. Learn more: https://wwf.to/4dfCc4O.
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What makes Asian elephants unique? What threats are they facing? How can we help them? Get all the details in the newest episode of Nature Breaking: https://wwf.to/3LVyVeI.
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As oceans warm, we are seeing fisheries impacted by lower recruitment levels and reduced plankton and phytoplankton in the food web. It is only logical that the same would be true for salmon. And the impact of climate change on salmon production due to rising ocean temperatures, while predictable, is sooner than expected. Conflicts over salmon farming have existed for decades. There was a bit of a truce for the first 20 years of this century as companies, governments and NGOs carefully calculated and then negotiated water-use plans that addressed both protection and production. Everyone seemed relatively satisfied with the outcomes. But then the impact of climate change threatened a balance that might have existed for a while but was no longer possible. Salmon production needs to move to colder waters, but many farms are locked into their current locations. If they stay in areas that are no longer suitable, they will cease to be viable and will likely do damage to surrounding areas. It is also likely that protected marine areas are also being degraded by warmer water, but we don’t have the same quality of data to look at the stress from warming oceans and the impacts they cause. And they cannot be moved.
Salmon’s Getting More Expensive. Blame Bloodsucking Sea Lice.
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World Wildlife Fund reposted this
📣 IN TWO WEEKS - Join us for a webinar hosted by our Environment and Disaster Management program featuring youth climate champions. Learn how youth are innovating, advocating, and mobilizing for a sustainable future. The seminar will be held in English with simultaneous interpretation to Spanish. 📅 Date: August 20, 2024 ⏰ Time: 10 AM CDT / 11 AM EDT / 4PM CEST / 5 PM EAT Register here: https://lnkd.in/e4cMYm3J #YouthClimateChampions #DisasterPreparedness
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🌿 In an engaging dialogue, World Wildlife Fund's President & CEO Carter Roberts and Carlos Manuel Rodriguez, CEO & Chairperson of the Global Environment Facility, explore the complexities of sustainable #financing for #conservation and the role of heartfelt commitment to nature. From the challenges of policy coherence to the power of global partnerships, their conversation sheds light on how we can effectively protect our planet. 💡 Discover their insights on creating impactful policies and funding mechanisms that make a real difference: https://lnkd.in/eD8A5CeT
Carter Roberts talks with Carlos Manuel Rodriguez about sustainable financing for conservation
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