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Earth Hour 2023

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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Posted on 06 Mar 2023

WWF: Landmark High Seas Treaty agreed, ushering in new rules for two-thirds of the ocean

NEW YORK CITY, United States (4 March 2023) – WWF strongly welcomes the agreement of the text for a new global legally binding ...

Posted on 15 Feb 2023

Transparency is essential for good and inclusive natural resources governance.

USAID Mekong for the Future, implemented by the World Wide Fund for Nature, and its partners, explore the intersection between ...

Posted on 27 Dec 2022

Shift for Our Planet: Youth demand to make systems accountable for climate justice

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Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris tigris) in the Ranthambore National Park, India

Wildlife

Sunda Pangolin Sub-adults rescued from poachers and in rehabilitation Cuc Phuong National Park.

Wildlife Crime

Forest loss is having severe and detrimental effect on the global climate, biodiversity and the ability of local communities to develop and sustain long-term livelihoods. The CarBi project will make a positive contribution to all three of these issues. A main outcome will be a 15% increase in the income of 400 households with benefits to 5,000-7,000 people from 100 villages across the region.

People & Conservation

There are a number of ways you can take action!