Asia-Pacific is home to a rich diversity of people and nature. WWF’s mission is to conserve the wildlife, habitats and natural resources here so that it can continue to support the wildlife and millions of people who depend upon it. 

 Aerial view of rattan plantations in Sobphouan Village, Bolikhamxay Province, Laos. Rattan is a naturally renewable palm that grows in the tropical regions of Africa and Asia and is used for furniture, handicrafts and building material, among other uses. An NTFP that’s relatively easy to harvest and has multiple uses, it can help alleviate pressure on natural forests by providing local communities with an alternative source of income.
Securing a future for tigers

This year marks a once in a 12-year opportunity to come together to protect tigers. In September this year, world leaders will meet at the 2nd Global Tiger Summit where the movement to protect tigers – from governments, communities, and conservation – must secure a future for tigers.

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NEW REPORT 2021

Going Viral: Myanmar’s Wildlife Trade Escalates Online

New research by WWF shows that online illegal wildlife trade in Myanmar increased by 74% from 2020 to 2021.

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NEW REPORT 2021

Primates of the Greater Mekong

A remarkable 44 species of primates call the Greater Mekong home, with 19 species endemic to the region and some existing in only one country or a small part of the landscape.

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RED FLAG INDICATORS FOR WILDLIFE TRAFFICKING IN SHIPPING

HOW TO SPOT WILDLIFE CRIME IN MARITIME CARGO

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