WWF-US Action Team

Nature is our most valuable resource. And a number of today’s executive actions put nature at risk. Read our statement from President and CEO Carter Roberts: worldwildlife.org/press-releases…

Moo Deng may be an internet sensation, but did you know wild pygmy hippos are camera shy? This endangered species lives a mostly reclusive and nocturnal life in swampy forests in West Africa: wwf.to/4eHAJoF.

A new bill to combat forest loss was just introduced in Congress. 🌳 We commend @SenatorCardin and @RepStenyHoyer for leading this effort to tackle the climate and biodiversity crises through the Combatting Global Deforestation Act. We need our US lawmakers to work to secure a future where people and nature can thrive together. foreign.senate.gov/press/dem/rele…

Congress just took action for endangered species! ✨On World Gorilla Day 🦍, the Senate passed @SenatorCarper & @SenCapito's bipartisan bill to renew the @USFWS Multinational Species Conservation Funds that protect great apes, rhinos, elephants, tigers & sea turtles in the wild. The WILD Act must now go back to the House for final passage. WWF urges lawmakers to enact this important bill to protect these iconic species without delay. Read more here: epw.senate.gov/public/index.c…

WWF's op-ed by @StephanieCappa in today’s Buffalo News appeals to @GovKathyHochul to help New York state do its part in stopping tropical deforestation by signing into law the New York TREES Act by @LizKrueger and @kenzebrowski_ny. buffalonews.com/opinion/anothe…

Hard work secures records and gold. But there’s another global competition underway. We’re shattering climate records at an alarming pace. Leaders must take action: wwf.to/BrokenRecords.

Now accepting applications! 🏆 The WWF-US Youth Conservation Leadership Award honors exceptional youth leaders between 18 and 30 years of age working toward conservation solutions in the United States. Apply: worldwildlife.org/pages/conserva…

This Thursday, the House Agriculture Committee will be voting on the 2024 Farm Bill – a crucial opportunity to improve the resilience and sustainability of our food system. Read our recommendations: worldwildlife.org/blogs/sustaina…

Droughts intensified by the climate crisis aren't just threatening nature. They are also threatening our economy and increasing the costs to consumers, communities, and taxpayers. Check out today's @SenateBudget hearing to learn why taking action to address climate change is an economic win: budget.senate.gov/hearings/droug…

Yesterday, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed the Packaging Waste and Cost Reduction Act into law, establishing Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for plastic and packaging materials in the state. Read WWF’s statement: worldwildlife.org/press-releases…

Today, the Tropical Rainforest Economic & Environmental Sustainability (TREES) Act passed the New York state Senate. We urge the Governor's office to sign this bill to ensure that New York State government procurement does not drive tropical deforestation. bit.ly/44JXLqw

Calling all New York Activists! Tell your New York State Senator to pass the TREES Act, which will ensure responsible businesses no longer contribute to global deforestation. protect.worldwildlife.org/page/66486/act…

The EPA recently announced that PFAS must be removed from drinking water. Rachel Carson's book, Silent Spring, published in 1962, helped galvanize the creation of the EPA. Learn about the influence of Carson's writing on the 60th anniversary of her passing bit.ly/3TZpZJ4

After decades of conservation efforts, global wild tiger numbers have been increasing, but the progress is fragile. We must pounce on sustainable financing so that we can continue our conservation progress: wwf.to/4aBefDE

Every year, 1.2 billion tonnes of food is left unharvested on farms. The new #GlobalFarmLossTool empowers farmers to gather and analyze data on their on-farm food losses and address the causes. worldwildlife.org/press-releases…

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

Each of these frogs calls Costa Rica home. How cool is that? In fact, Costa Rica is home to some wild biodiversity, from leafcutter ants all the way up to jaguars.

Incredible resource sharing a detailed history of the fight to protect the Arctic Refuge – including the Gwich’in People’s connection to the land, the start of the movement, and the current status. #StandWithTheGwichin defendingthearcticrefuge.com/timeline/

Zambian climate activist Judith Laiza Nasebebo organizes community cleanups & awareness-raising campaigns -- and has firsthand experience with destructive floods. Read how WWF’s Flood Green Guide opened her eyes to nature-based flood management tools tinyurl.com/y6ac9f93

What do most Americans think about plastic waste? @WasteAdvantage and @scrapindustry take a look at WWF's new public opinion polling results: scrapmonster.com/news/what-do-a…