What is WWF?

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WWF, or World Wide Fund for Nature, is one of the world’s largest and best-known environmental organizations. It was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Gland, Switzerland. WWF’s mission is to protect biodiversity, promote sustainable development and combat climate change. The organization operates in more than 100 countries and has millions of supporters around the world.

WWF objectives and activities

WWF’s activities focus on several key objectives:

  • Protection of natural diversity: WWF strives to protect endangered species and their habitats. This includes, among other things, the protection of forests, seas and freshwater ecosystems.
  • Sustainable development: The organization promotes the sustainable use of natural resources and strives to reduce human-caused environmental burden. This happens, for example, by promoting responsible fishing, forestry and agriculture.
  • Combating climate change: WWF works to curb climate change and promote adaptation. This includes, among other things, increasing the use of renewable energy and improving energy efficiency.

WWF Achievements

WWF has achieved significant results in environmental protection. Some examples include:

  1. Panda bear: WWF’s logo, the panda bear, symbolizes the organization’s work to protect endangered species. The panda bear population has grown significantly thanks to WWF’s conservation efforts.
  2. Amazon rainforest: WWF has been involved in protecting the Amazon rainforest, which is one of the world’s most important ecosystems. The organization has helped establish protected areas and promote sustainable forest management.
  3. Combating climate change: WWF has been active in work against climate change, for example by influencing international climate agreements and promoting the use of renewable energy.

WWF in Finland

WWF Finland is part of the international WWF network. It was founded in 1972, and its activities focus especially on protecting Finland’s natural diversity, improving the state of the Baltic Sea and combating climate change. WWF Finland cooperates with various stakeholders, such as authorities, companies and other organizations.

More information

You can read more about WWF’s activities and achievements on their official websites: WWF Finland and WWF International.

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