WWF - World Wildlife Fund
If you have enjoyed this site, and found the information useful, I would be grateful if you would consider a donation of whatever size to the World Wildlife Fund, links below.Many thanks
Neil
Link To - WWF UK, For Donations For Those Based In The UK
Link To - WWF US, For Donations For Those Based In The US
Link To - WWF, Please Use This Link to Find Donation Options For Non US/UK Countries
About The WWF
The WWF was born into this world in 1961.
It was the product of a deep concern held by a few eminent gentlemen who were worried by what they saw happening in our world at that time. Since those early days WWF has grown up to be one of the largest environmental organizations in the world.
Currently there are more than 2000 WWF conservation projects underway around the world.
The vast majority of these focus on local issues. They range from school nature gardens in Zambia, to initiatives that appear on the packaging in your local supermarket. From the restoration of orangutan habitats to the establishment of giant panda reserves.
Almost all its work involves partnerships.
WWF teams up with local non-profit agencies and other global NGOs. It forms relationships with village elders, local councils and regional government offices. And in this day and age of globalization, critically, it works with businesses who are willing to change.
WWF's Mission Statement
To stop the degradation of the planet's natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature, by:
Conserving the world's biological diversity
Ensuring that the use of renewable natural resources is sustainable
Promoting the reduction of pollution and wasteful consumption
WWF's Guiding Principles
To guide WWF in its task of achieving the mission, the following principles have been adopted. WWF will:
Be global, independent, multicultural and non party political
Use the best available scientific information to address issues and critically evaluate all its endeavours
Seek dialogue and avoid unnecessary confrontation
Build concrete conservation solutions through a combination of field based projects, policy initiatives, capacity building and education work
involve local communities and indigenous peoples in the planning and execution of its field programmes, respecting their cultural as well as economic needs
Strive to build partnerships with other organizations, governments, business and local communities to enhance WWF’s effectivenes
Run its operations in a cost effective manner and apply donors’ funds according to the highest standards of accountability.