Tag: WWF

Bhutan and the Tiger Conservation Coalition Release the Paro Statement, Commit to Catalyzing US$1 Billion for Tigers

Stuart Mitchell

The Sustainable Finance for Tiger Landscapes Conference concluded today on a high note, marking a historic moment for global conservation efforts. The event hosted by the Royal Government of Bhutan under the royal patronage of Her Majesty The Queen, Jetsun Pema Wangchuck, and the Tiger Conservation Coalition of which World Wildlife Fund-US (WWF-US) is a member, brought together tiger range countries, visionary private and public sector donors, international development agencies, and conservation NGOs to pave the way for innovative solutions to sustainably finance tiger landscape conservation. High-level representatives from ten…

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85% of People Want Global Ban on Single-Use Plastics

Stuart Mitchell

An average of 85% of people polled worldwide believe a soon-to-be concluded global plastic pollution treaty should ban single-use plastics that now account for more than 70% of ocean plastic pollution, according to an Ipsos survey of more than 24,000 people in 32 countries commissioned by WWF and the Plastic Free Foundation. A Greenpeace International study, also recently released, shows similarly overwhelming support for ending single-use plastics. These results come ahead of the fourth and penultimate plastic pollution treaty negotiations, taking place in Ottawa, Canada from April 23-29. With more…

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World Wildlife Fund Launches New PSA to Combat Plastic Pollution featuring U2 song ‘Beautiful Day’

Stuart Mitchell

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the global conservation nonprofit, released a new Public Service Announcement (PSA) ahead of Earth Day (April 22nd), and ahead of the upcoming global plastic treaty negotiations (April 23-29). The PSA, geared towards addressing the global plastic pollution crisis, features ‘Beautiful Day’ the iconic song by U2, and pairs with a child’s voiceover bringing an unfiltered and hopeful and powerful message to this critical issue. In an historic move in 2022, 175 nations voted to adopt a United Nations-led global treaty to end plastic pollution. The…

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New Innovative Credit Facility for Artisanal Fishers Launched in Belize

Stuart Mitchell

In an effort to promote sustainable fishing and stronger stewardship of Belize’s rich marine environment, the Government of Belize and World Wildlife Fund (WWF) have announced they are joining forces with the Development Finance Corporation of Belize and Wildlife Conservation Society to establish a pilot program to support licensed artisanal fishers through loans tailored to their needs. In response, Chris Holtz, WWF-US vice president for Earth for Life said: “Successful ocean conservation in Belize depends on sustainable livelihoods for fishers as much as long-term fisheries protection. By partnering with Belize’s…

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WWF Releases its 4th Annual Transparent Report, Unveiling Progress on Plastic Footprints for Several of the World’s Biggest Brands

Stuart Mitchell

World Wildlife Fund’s ReSource: Plastic program recently released its fourth annual public report, Transparent 2023, revealing how some of the world’s largest brands are tracking, measuring, and reporting on their respective plastic footprints. The data compiled in the report reveals insights and in-depth recommendations on tackling plastic waste within internal, corporate supply chains, and across wider multi-stakeholder efforts. The elimination of unnecessary, single-use plastic continues to be the most important action that companies can take to directly address the plastic pollution crisis through their own portfolios. Transparent 2023 examines the…

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