10 of the world's most endangered animals | WWF
As our modern society gets more resource-intensive, natural spaces are shrinking and wildlife numbers are declining. Our 2024 Living Planet Report shows the average size of wildlife populations has fallen by a staggering 73% since 1970. While there have been amazing and inspirational wildlife successes and stories in the past, many animals are still endangered mostly due to unsustainable human ...
Here are our top facts about the Amazon | WWF
1. The Amazon rainforest covers an enormous 6.7 million square kilometres. Spanning 8 countries and one overseas territory in South America and representing an area twice the size of India – or roughly 28 times the side of the UK!
World Wide Fund for Nature | WWF
2024 hasn’t been easy for our natural world. But there have been moments of hope. Thanks to your support, we've been able to fund projects in the UK and beyond that are tackling the climate and nature crisis. There is still much work to be done, but …
10 reasons why climate change is an important issue | WWF
Climate change will mean big changes for animals around the world. So if we care about incredible species, we must care about how a changing climate will make it harder for them to find food, and decrease their habitats – from forest to sea ice to the UK’s rivers and chalk streams.. 2.
Why we need to protect the wildlife | WWF
Success Story Global wild tiger numbers increase for first time in conservation history Thanks to the collective efforts by governments and organisations, and the brilliant help of our passionate supporters and colleagues around the world, we were thrilled to see that wild tiger numbers have risen – for the first time in conservation history.
Here are 10 myths about climate change | WWF
Myth 4. China is mostly responsible for climate change . Human-induced climate change is something that has been happening for many years and Western countries, like the UK, have played a big role in contributing to carbon emissions over the past 200 years.
Top 10 facts about Forests | WWF
Oct 5, 2023 · 10. Deforestation releases carbon dioxide that has been stored as carbon in trees, roots and soil, making climate change worse. This creates a feedback loop, as climate change increases the likelihood of deforestation, as the risk of droughts, wildfires and pest infestations increases and stresses the forest ecosystem.
Fascinating facts about animals - WWF
Explore our fascinating facts about our planet's most amazing species - you'll want to share.
Why it's important that we value nature | WWF
The natural world is an incredible wonder that inspires us all. It underpins our economy, our society, indeed our very existence. Our forests, rivers, oceans and soils provide us with the food we eat, the air we breathe, the water we irrigate our crops with. We also rely on them for numerous other ...
10 things you can do to help save our planet | WWF
The scale of the challenges facing our planet can seem daunting, but we can all do something. Here are 10 simple ways you can help reduce your impact, and help in the fight against climate change. We are the first generation to know we’re destroying the …