World Wide Fund for Nature-India (WWF India)

World Wide Fund for Nature-India (WWF India) was founded with the express objective of ensuring the conservation of the country's wildlife and natural habitats. It was set up as a Charitable Public Trust on 27 November 1969. It was then known as the ust on 27 November 1969. It was then known as the World Wildlife Fund India, much before the terms 'wildlife' and 'environment' had caught the attention of the government or the public. WWF India's modest beginnings entailed operating out of a limited office space at Horn Bill House in Mumbai and very few full-time staff. The running of the office relied largely on the goodwill of the close-knit group of its founders, and other associates who voluntarily contributed their time and resources to the work of the organisation. Throughout the seventies and eighties, WWF India kept its focus primarily on wildlife and nature conservation. Whilst our conservation initiatives for the tiger and other priority species continue to be a core area of our work, our programmes move ahead on education, sustainable agriculture, marine conservation, engaging with businesses to adopt better environmental practices, inspiring citizens to take positive action for the planet, among many others. This year, we mark 50 years of WWF in India, and here's to another 50 years of staying true to our mission of building a future where humans live in harmony with nature. To stop the degradation of the planet’s natural environment and build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature, by: Conserving the world's biological diversity Ensuring that the use of renewable natural resources is sustainable Promoting the reduction of pollution and wasteful consumption In its mission to take forward the agenda of environmental protection, WWF India works with varied groups of individuals and institutions across different sections of society. These alliances strive to address the common goal of conserving biodiversity, sustainably using natural resources and maintaining ecosystems and ecosystem services for the survival of wildlife and people depending on them. In order to conserve India's ecological security, WWF India has adopted the following steps: Ensuring conservation of the country’s biodiversity, major ecosystems and critical landscapes Minimizing wasteful consumption and promotion of sustainable and judicious use of natural resources by all sectors of society Promoting the active involvement of rural and traditional communities in the sustainable management and conservation of natural resources Working towards reduction in the impact of climate change Minimizing pollution, reducing the use of toxic chemicals and ensuring improved management of toxic waste Enhancing active participation of all sections of society in nature conservation and environmental protection through environmental education, awareness and capacity-building Ensuring that environmental principles are integrated into development planning, policy and practices Promoting environmental governance through legislation, policy and advocacy For 50 years, WWF India with its strong network of offices across different geographical regions has been working tirelessly towards nature conservation. ...view more