60 YEARS OF ACTION FOR NATURE AND PEOPLE
This 2021, the World Wide Fund for Nature is celebrating its 60th anniversary—that’s six decades of environmental conservation work, commitment with our partner communities, and continuous growth in our goal of building a future where people lives in harmony with nature.
We have achieved so much together over the past 60 years. As we celebrate our wins, we also look forward to tackling the future. Our collective work can bring boundless hope and amazing possibilities into 2030 and beyond.
Here are just some of the major achievements that were made possible by working together with you, our supporters—and some of the work that still needs to be done, for the sake of our shared futures.
WITH YOUR SUPPORT...
We've been able to protect approximately 2.5 million hectares of Philippine reefs.
BUT...
Many reefs are still threatened by climate change and human activity.
TOGETHER WE CAN CHANGE THIS.
WITH YOUR SUPPORT...
We've helped to better protect habitats of local endagered species.
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Many wildlife species are still losing their homes to human activity.
TOGETHER WE CAN CHANGE THIS.
WITH YOUR SUPPORT...
We've helped bring renewable energy to far-flung communities.
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Many more remain off the grid and in the dark.
TOGETHER WE CAN CHANGE THIS.
WITH YOUR SUPPORT...
We've empowered young people to speak up for nature through our environmental education efforts.
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The voices of the youth are not being heard enough.
TOGETHER WE CAN CHANGE THIS.
WITH YOUR SUPPORT...
We're closer than ever to having a national law focused on reducing food waste.
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We still waste over 2,000 tons of food in Metro Manila each day.
TOGETHER WE CAN CHANGE THIS.
WITH YOUR SUPPORT...
We've worked to protect and rehabilitate the forests of Ipo Watershed.
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Illegal activities still threaten to destroy these precious forest ecosystems.
TOGETHER WE CAN CHANGE THIS.
WITH YOUR SUPPORT...
We've supported fishers and farmers to organize and bring prosperity to their communities through sustainable agriculture.
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Millions remain hungry and in poverty.
TOGETHER WE CAN CHANGE THIS.
WITH YOUR SUPPORT...
We are working with cities, ports, policy makers, and businesses towards a vision of no plastics in nature by 2030.
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The Philippines still generates 2.15 million tons of plastic waste each year, with much of it leaking into the environment*.
TOGETHER WE CAN CHANGE THIS.
*based on WWF-Philippines EPR Report (October 2020)
We couldn't have made it this far if it wasn't for all of you who have supported us over the years. There's still much to be done to safeguard the futures of everyone, but we are confident that we can do so with all of you by our side. Thank you for the support you have given us, and let's work together to build a future where people and nature thrive.
