The 1001: A Nature Trust offers membership and exclusive opportunities to demonstrate a commitment to saving our natural world.
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The 1001: A Nature Trust is an endowment fund created in 1971 to provide WWF International a financial base to maintain a sustainably managed organization.
The fund aims to engage influential members of society, instrumental in bringing about change in the world, in the conservation activities of WWF.
The idea for the fund came from Dr Anton Rupert, a founding member of WWF; HRH Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands translated the idea into reality by inviting 1000 influential personalities from around the world to join him in investing in the endowment – hence the name The 1001: A Nature Trust was
adopted.
When you join The 1001: A Nature Trust, you become a lifetime member of WWF, demonstrating your commitment to finding long term solutions that save nature.
Join the 1001 with a US$25,000 contrubution and become part of the very exclusive group of influential members of society from around the world who are committed to solving conservation challenges and who demonstrate their conviction to pass on a living planet to future generations.
The 1001: A Nature Trust offers members the opportunity to:
The idea for the fund came from Dr Anton Rupert, a founding member of WWF; HRH Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands translated the idea into reality by inviting 1000 influential personalities from around the world to join him in investing in the endowment – hence the name The 1001: A Nature Trust was
adopted.
A prestigious group of people
Members of The 1001: A Nature Trust represent a wide range of profiles. Whatever their personal, social or professional interests, lifetime members living in over 50 countries share the same concern for the environment and the same desire to support WWF’s efforts to stop the degradation of the planet’s natural environment and to leave their children a living planet.Commit to a living planet for future generations
Join influential members of society who are committed to solving today’s environmental challenges for tomorrow's generations.When you join The 1001: A Nature Trust, you become a lifetime member of WWF, demonstrating your commitment to finding long term solutions that save nature.
Lifetime Membership
Investing in The 1001: A Nature Trust is the beginning of a rewarding relationship.Join the 1001 with a US$25,000 contrubution and become part of the very exclusive group of influential members of society from around the world who are committed to solving conservation challenges and who demonstrate their conviction to pass on a living planet to future generations.
The 1001: A Nature Trust offers members the opportunity to:
- Share a vision with peers committed to sustainable development and bring a true contribution to ensuring a living planet.
- Have access to WWF information and scientific analyses on environmental issues.
- Attend private and exclusive international or local events (e.g. thematic seminars, The Panda Ball, receptions at Buckingham or St James Palace).
- Be part of exceptional trips to the field to become acquainted with concrete WWF projects.
- Become an inspiration to your family, friends and peers.
- Take advantage of a rare opportunity - contribute to a specific conservation project that can make a difference in your life.