WWF, together with other NGOs, has written to Antonio Tajani and Janez Potočnik, respectively new EU Commissioner for Industry and Entrepreneurship and new EU Commissioner for the Environment, in order to express their concern regarding the delayed progress of REACH implementation.
Quarterly newsletter of the China for a Global Shift Initiative available both in English and Chinese.
This guide contains specific activities that companies can undertake to achieve responsible purchasing of palm oil.
A briefing paper prepared for WWF by the Centre for Chinese Studies, University of Stellenbosch (South Africa) offering an overview of Sino-Tanzanian relations and impacts of Chinese trade and investments on Tanzania's economy, environment and people's livelihood.
A briefing paper prepared for WWF by the Centre for Chinese Studies, University of Stellenbosch (South Africa) offering an overview of China-Mozambique relations and impacts of Chinese trade and investments on Mozambique's economy, environment and people's livelihood.
An overview of China relations with Central African countries (Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Gabon), and impacts of Chinese trade and investments on the local economy, environment and people's livelihood.
‘Make Space for Nature’ highlights the need to act positively to protect nature.
Lush tropical forests cover much of Sabah, a Malaysian state located in northern Borneo. While Orangutans swing through the trees above, clouded leopards, sun bears, and Sumatran rhinos all make their homes in the forest floor below. Sharing these forests and the resources they provide are the 2.4 million residents of Sabah, over a million of which are members of indigenous communities. Many of these residents depend on healthy forests for their daily subsistence and economic survival.
Globalization has brought companies expanded access to raw and manufactured materials from around the world. Although this global sourcing increases business opportunities, it can also increase supply chain and reputational risks for companies. This is especially true in the global forest products industry. The size and complexity of supply chains within these markets make companies vulnerable to the risks associated with unknown and potentially illegal wood sources. Given the challenges of traceability and verification, companies can unknowingly find themselves purchasing illegal or irresponsibly harvested forest products which can cause economic, social, and environmental harm.