World Wildlife Fund

Humanity needs transportation systems and other infrastructure. But poorly planned infrastructure can bring negative impacts—for people and nature. For example, the very first road that’s built in an intact habitat can start a cascading effect: secondary roads, further development, and activities like logging and agriculture that cause deforestation. Roads, railroads, and other linear infrastructure also often fragment wildlife habitats, restricting the natural movement of animals and their access to resources such as food, shelter, and mates. This all has far-reaching impacts on ecosystems and the vital natural resources they provide, including clean air and water. Learn how we can help ensure that the world’s future infrastructure will work with nature instead of against it: https://wwf.to/44m2508. #TransportDay

At WWF, we are inspired by you—and your beautiful words for how nature makes you feel. Thank you for sharing the love and passion you have for this incredible planet we call home. We are so grateful.

Important news out of the US Senate: two bipartisan bills to help our country prevent plastic pollution passed unanimously last week. The REUSE Act directs the EPA to develop a best practices and feasibility report on reuse and refill systems, while the STEWARD Act would require the EPA to establish a pilot program to improve recycling accessibility and collect essential data on recycling and composting programs across the country. WWF thanks bill sponsors Sens. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), and John Boozman (R-AR) for their leadership as these bills offer critical steps toward a more sustainable future. We now urge the House of Representatives to swiftly pass these bills to help keep plastic waste out of nature. STEWARD Act: https://lnkd.in/emiUtcZ6 REUSE Act: https://lnkd.in/eUAE6DEW

Nature and people can thrive together. That’s the ethos that drives conservation in the Dzanga-Sangha Protected Areas (DSPA) complex. The vast tropical forests of the DSPA in the Central African Republic provide one of the last remaining wildlife refuges for species like the forest elephant and western lowland gorilla. This month, WWF is celebrating 35 years of comanaging the complex in a unique partnership with the government, collaborating closely with local communities and Indigenous Peoples. Learn more about the DSPA through an interview with Luis Arranz, former director of the complex from 2017 to 2024: https://wwf.to/44xfnHb.

We’re living beyond our water means. The Rio Grande, lifeline to 15 million people, is being drained faster than it can replenish. More than half of what we take can’t be replaced by nature. Overconsumption is drying the river, depleting reservoirs, and draining aquifers with terrifying speed. But it’s not too late to rebalance the water budget. Bold collaboration among farmers, cities, and policymakers can keep this river—and the people and animals that depend on it—alive. Learn more: https://wwf.to/4i71Ziy.

As the first week of COP30 wraps up, leaders are taking stock of what’s been achieved—and what remains stubbornly unresolved. The first week brought hopeful signals, frustrating stalemates, and a renewed urgency for action. The second week is where make-or-break decisions will be made—on finance, on adaptation, on nature, and on the overall ambition of the COP. As the world watches, the question remains: will governments rise to meet the moment, bridge the gaps, and deliver the decisive action demanded in the second half of this crucial decade? Read more insights on the COP30 halfway point from WWF’s Marcene Mitchell: https://wwf.to/44hjqas.

The near-extinction of vultures in India had a terrible impact on people.   This week on Nature Breaking we heard from Eyal Frank about his research into this story. He attributes about 500,000 human deaths between 2000-2005 to the near-extinction of vultures in the region.    Why? Because vultures are nature’s cleanup crew. When an animal dies, vultures consume the carcass before it can spread disease. Without vultures, people are more at risk for all manner of health risks.    Thanks to UChicago Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth for inspiring this episode of Nature Breaking.   Watch now: https://wwf.to/4i6ybTa.

How much do you know about vultures?   A few weeks ago, we heard a fun challenge via Shocked, a podcast produced by the UChicago Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth and hosted by Amy Harder. Their message: “ Panda bears are very cute and the World Wildlife Fund will put them on their brochures. No one is doing that for vultures.”   Challenge accepted! Today we’re devoting a full episode of WWF’s podcast, Nature Breaking, to vultures. Tune in to hear from the university’s own Eyal Frank about the essential role that vultures play for both people and nature – and how the collapse of vultures in India may have contributed to some 500,000 human deaths.   This story is a reminder that the fates of people and wildlife are intertwined – even when those wildlife aren’t cute and cuddly.   WATCH: https://wwf.to/4i6ybTa.   And here’s the prior episode of Shocked for further listening: https://bit.ly/4nYtmwD..

Did you know that about one-third of the world’s population has a close dependence on forests and forest products? Yet, forests are under threat. The planet urgently needs us to do three things. First, stop deforestation. Second, sustainably manage forests so they can continue to benefit people, nature, and wildlife. And third, restore forests that we’ve already lost, where we can. To restore a forest landscape—one that will thrive for generations—every detail must be planned and adapted over time. This requires a large, diverse mix of champions: individuals, communities, businesses, governments, and organizations from all sectors that understand the benefits of forests and are willing to invest their time, energy, and resources into this work for the long term. When all the pieces come together, forest landscape restoration is nothing short of miraculous. Learn more about WWF’s efforts to protect, manage, and restore the world’s forests: https://wwf.to/49jCPuW. Quote from WWF's Josefina Braña Varela, Vice President and Deputy Lead of Forests.

Did you know that there are more than 80 species of bumble bees in the Americas? It’s true. WWF’s Clay Bolt shared his experience photographing these incredible insects in Montaña de Oso, a nature reserve near Bogotá, Colombia. Would you all like to see his picture of a Bombus robustus? Let us know. 🐝💚