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WWF in 2024: A Year of Challenges and Hope

Posted on 10 January 2025

The year 2024 saw much progress, but also setbacks, in the efforts of WWF and others around the world to restore nature, stabilize the climate, and build a better future for all.

The past year has seen much progress, but also setbacks, in efforts by WWF and many others to restore nature, stabilize the climate and build a better future for people everywhere.

The world continues to approach dangerous, irreversible tipping points driven by biodiversity loss and climate change. WWF's Living Planet Report revealed a catastrophic decline in wildlife populations over the past 50 years. At this year's global UN conferences -- COP16 on biodiversity, COP29 on climate, and COP16 on desertification and drought -- commitments to address the climate and nature crises were still not matched by the necessary funding and action.

This news is concerning, but it is not enough to extinguish hope for a better future for nature and people. Around the world, extraordinary people continue to do remarkable work. And here at WWF, we are proud to be among those working for the desperately needed change. The world has set ambitious goals for nature, climate, and human development by 2030, and we are determined to play our part.

Here are some good news stories from 2024:

Funding Promise for Tigers

We know that more funding is needed to effectively conserve and restore wildlife populations.
So, it was particularly encouraging to see a major step forward for the future of wild tigers, with governments, conservation organizations, and donors committing to mobilize an additional $1 billion over the next decade to secure their future.
WWF and other members of the Tiger Conservation Coalition have joined this essential commitment.

New Hope for Nature in Colombia

The future of nature in Colombia has received a major boost thanks to a new protected area that will help wildlife move between the tropical savanna of the Orinoquia and the majestic Amazon rainforest. The creation of the Serranía de Mancacías National Natural Park, which spans 68,000 hectares, is the result of many years of hard work by WWF-Colombia and other partners.
This park will not only benefit wildlife. It also plays a vital role for local people, including regulating the supply of water in the region.

Accelerating Action on Food Systems

What we eat and how we produce it are the main causes of biodiversity loss and a major source of greenhouse gas emissions. But food systems differ according to cultures, heritage, and local environments. Our "Great Food Puzzle" initiative helps countries identify and adapt solutions that meet their specific needs, with maximum impact.
Many countries, including Mexico, Pakistan, the Philippines, and South Africa, are using this tool to take action in key landscapes.

A Legal Breakthrough for Oceans

A new landmark legal opinion could have a significant impact on the responses of states to climate change affecting the world's oceans. The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea has advised States to take action against greenhouse gas emissions to protect the oceans, while restoring marine ecosystems to enhance their resilience to climate change.
WWF's expertise contributed to this legal opinion, and we now urge countries to act in accordance with these recommendations.

Protecting Freshwater Environments

In 2024, commitments to a global initiative to restore 300,000 km of degraded rivers and 350 million hectares of wetlands by 2030 have intensified. To date, 49 countries, as well as the European Union, have joined the Freshwater Challenge, and WWF is working with its members to turn these commitments into concrete actions.

Climate Action for Vulnerable Communities and Ecosystems

Our partnership with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, the world's largest humanitarian network, helps people build resilience to climate change and natural disasters.
Two years after the start of this partnership, we are working in 20 countries to support some of the most vulnerable communities and ecosystems to develop nature-based solutions to adapt to climate change and protect themselves from natural disasters.

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