How does the Forest Stewardship Council system protect wildlife in tropical forests?

New research published in nature shows that proactive measures by FSC-certified companies in the Congo Basin help curb illegal hunting, which in turn helps larger mammals and critically endangered species, like…

🚨🌲The landmark EU Deforestation Law is under threat! We call on President Ursula von der Leyen to stand by the law.

Europe can't backtrack on tackling deforestation & must swiftly implement this landmark law.

Read our letter: together4forests.eu/news-resources…

Celebrating Colombia's new national natural park, the Serranía de Manacacías! Spanning 68,000 hectares, it's a vital hub for forests, wetlands, rivers, and lagoons, crucial for regional ecological connectivity. 🌳🦉🦌 #connect2forests WWF Colombia Parques Nacionales Naturales de Colombia WWF Forests

The #Amazon , the Congo Basin, Southeast Asia and the Southwest Pacific are home to Indigenous Peoples who have safeguarded these places for lifetimes, as well as unique biodiversity.💚
What do you love about our amazing forests?
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The EU Deforestation Law is under threat. Doesn't it sound familiar? 🤔

Over 170 NGOs call on President Ursula von der Leyen to stand by her commitment to tackling deforestation & not cave in to weakening efforts by some industry groups & 🇪🇺 countries!

More: wwf.eu/?13424916/NGO-…

Certified timber harvesting of #tropicalForests proves beneficial for gorillas and elephants Utrecht University @nature phys.org/news/2024-04-c…

A study by Joeri Zwerts, Marijke van Kuijk and colleagues reveals the effectiveness of wildlife conservation measures in FSC-certified forests. nature Forest Stewardship Council World Wildlife Fund WCS
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A study in nature suggests that mammals in areas covered by responsible forest management certification schemes are more abundant and at a lower threat of being hunted than those not in certified managed forests. go.nature.com/3TL3HKU

Where wood and paper comes from matters. FSC-certified forest management in Congo Basin makes an important contribution to the conservation of Critically Endangered mammals and other wildlife, according to latest science.

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BREAKING: Global average temperature for the 12 months April 2023-March2024 was the highest since record keeping began, and was about 1.58 C above the IPCC reference time. #TimetoAct #ClimateChange
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The Ecuadorian cloud forest is a biodiverse paradise ☁️

It's not just beautiful – it's a superhero ecosystem 🦋 Shielding us from floods, securing water, aiding pollination, and pest control.

RT to show your love for this magical place 😍

The #Amazon , the Congo Basin, Southeast Asia and the Southwest Pacific are home to Indigenous Peoples who have safeguarded these places for lifetimes, as well as unique biodiversity.💚

What do you love about our amazing forests?

In the rich, biodiverse Ruvuma landscape of Tanzania, WWF’s Foresters of the Future programme is working with local schools & faith-based groups to raise seedlings and restore the forest.

Read more in our 2023 Impact Report 👉🏽 bit.ly/43hCQu8
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🐬Dive into the heart of the Amazon with our new course, “The Living Amazon: Science, Cultures and Sustainability in Practice.”

Available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese on edX.
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Join the Biodiversity Challenge and submit your innovation on UpLink for a chance to accelerate your business: wef.ch/3wNQngT

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Nepal's Terai Arc Landscape, recognized as a UN World Restoration Flagship, is showcasing the power of community-led conservation. Through this initiative, led by WWF Nepal, forests 🌳have been restored, locals have been empowered and the tiger population has tripled.…

As climate change looms, wide-scale corporate action is crucial to address supply chain impacts.

In a GreenBiz op-ed, AFi Director Jeff Milder outlines how companies can use the Accountability Framework to meet their goals and stakeholder expectations👇
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