The World Wildlife Fund, in short WWF, is a non‑governmental environmental organisation whose mission is to conserve nature and try to stop the dangers to the biodiversity of life on Earth.

The WWF's main aim is to conserve endangered species. However, the organisation’s work is organised around six areas which are: climate, food, fresh water, wildlife, forests, and oceans.

Climate. The organisation aims at creating a world where climate threats such as climate change can be reduced. WWF supports a carbon free world with its power coming from renewable sources.

Food. WWF supports the production of nutritious food that will be enough for everybody on Earth. However, the organisation works towards environmentally friendly food production trying to educate people on the carbon footprint of present food systems in our world.

Forests. WWF aims at the conservation of the forests of the world and educates people on their importance. The forests are home to nature’s biodiversity. They are called the green lungs of Earth because they benefit the climate as well as people’s well‑being.

Fresh water. Another goal WWF has is to protect freshwater resources like biodiversity in rivers and lakes. Freshwater resources are very important for human beings.

Oceans. WWF supports protecting the world's oceans which are home to rich biodiversity. The organisation focuses on the importance of clean and productive oceans.

Wildlife. WWF takes part in the protection and conservation of wildlife and wild places all over the world. The organisation supports the conservation and survival of endangered species.

Wildlife. WWF takes part in the protection and conservation of wildlife and wild places all over the world. The organisation supports the conservation and survival of endangered species.

Today, WWF is the world’s leading conservation organisation. There are WWF offices in over 100 countries. WWF helps local pthat eople to conserve their natural resources. What is unique about the organisation is the fact it starts from local environmental problems and helps communities using WWF’s global network of funds, donations, workers, and volunteers. So it starts locally in order to help on a global scale.

What can we do to support the WWF? There are many programmes we can actively take part in. You have probably heard of the Earth Hour event that takes place in many countries. People turn off the lights for one hour on Saturday at the end of March. The aim of this event is to raise awareness of  electricity waste.

Another great idea is to adopt an animal. To support the WWF’s efforts to save endangered species, you can make a symbolic adoption. Symbolic means that you donate money that does not support one particular animal but it is used to help endangered species.