Some 2 billion people worldwide lack access to safe drinking water.

Tomorrow, WWF’s SVP of Freshwater and Food, Melissa Ho, will discuss a sustainable path forward for water security at the Milken Institute’s Global Conference. Watch live at 10am PDT: milkeninstitute.org/panel/15465/gl…

Up to 40% of food in the US is wasted and left to rot in landfills that pollute our planet. As a Zero Food Waste Coalition member, WWF supports the provisions to reduce food loss and waste in Sen. Debbie Stabenow's Farm Bill proposal.
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Bipartisan wins are rare in Congress, but there is growing support on both sides of the aisle for the FOREST Act. Listen to this week’s episode of Nature Breaking to learn more: youtube.com/watch?v=5rQO5L…

The #GlobalPlasticTreaty talks went late into the night, and ended with both progress and a mandate for work to be done between now and #INC5 . WWF's Erin Simon reflects on the conclusion: worldwildlife.org/press-releases…

Considering a career as a scientist at an environmental non-profit? WWF's chief scientist, Dr. Rebecca Shaw talks with nature's Natasha Gilbert about what it's like to be a researcher at World Wildlife Fund.
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As the #GlobalPlasticTreaty negotiations pass the halfway mark, WWF's Erin Simon provides insight into what has happened and what still need to get done. #INC4
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Yesterday was day-1 of #INC4 , the 4th negotiating session for a Global Treaty to End Plastic Pollution. WWF's Erin Simon Erin Simon is on the ground in Ottawa and shared some thoughts on outcomes of the first day:

Today, as the fourth round of negotiations for a #GlobalPlasticsTreaty kicks off, Packaging Europe interviewed WWF's Erin Simon (@SustainableErin) on what to expect at #INC4 :
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A historic day for tigers! Bhutan and the Tiger Conservation Coalition released the Paro Statement, an open invitation for global leaders to commit $1 billion to conserve tiger landscapes over the next 10 years. Read WWF's CEO Carter Roberts statement: bit.ly/3xMBVGt

The plastic pollution crisis is complex, and solving it requires a combination of solutions. ow.ly/cRIe50Rltnm

Today the White House announced the America the Beautiful Freshwater Challenge, the largest freshwater restoration and protection initiative in history.

Read WWF's statement from SVP of Freshwater and Food, Melissa Ho, on being an inaugural member: worldwildlife.org/press-releases…

Some 77 million tons of food are wasted annually, even as 1 in 8 American families struggles with hunger. Congress can help by passing two key pieces of legislation in the 2024 Farm Bill.

Learn more in this piece by WWF's Pete Pearson in Modern Farmer: bit.ly/3U1OK7m

Happy #EarthDay ! Did you know that one of the biggest threats to the planet's health is plastic pollution?

WWF's plastic & material science manager, Daniel Håbesland, breaks down the science behind plastic pollution and what you can do about it for Nature: pbs.org/wnet/nature/bl…

Tomorrow, the 4th round of negotiations for a UN Treaty to End Plastic Pollution begin in Ottawa. Ahead of the negotiations, WWF's Erin Simon shares her thoughts:
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Key players from around the world will meet in Bhutan with the goal of committing $1 billion to long-term tiger habitat conservation. The Sustainable Finance for Tiger Landscapes Conference begins soon! Links to livestream and additional details here: bit.ly/4d5T3Hu

Today, the Biden administration extended protections for 13 million acres of designated Special Areas in the Western Arctic.

Read WWF Managing Director of the U.S. Arctic Program, Steve MacLean's statement about this historic decision: worldwildlife.org/press-releases…

We are working to create a world where no plastic ends up nature. Will you join us? Music: Beautiful Day by U2. youtu.be/51zpkl-VRiU (1/3)

WWF and The Consumer Goods Forum teamed up to launch the #GlobalFarmLossTool . This user-friendly tool helps farmers and buyers measure and reduce on-farm food loss, a crucial step towards a more sustainable global food system.
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Today, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted to advance the bipartisan U.S. Foundation for International Conservation Act, which would support local community management of protected areas around the world.

Read WWF's Alejandro Pérez's statement: bit.ly/49yQ5IF

#BREAKING ‼️ Record-shattering ocean temperatures cause yet another mass coral bleaching crisis.

850m people rely on reefs for food, jobs, & coastal protection.

This isn't just about reefs—it's about livelihoods, food security, & our planet's future. WWF Oceans 🌊