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World wild life fund (History (1980s (scope widening to global warming,…
World wild life fund
History
- Started by British Biologist and first president of UNESCO
- Wrote some articles then started to get some support
- Noticed big losses for wildlife in 20 yrs if nothing done (1960)
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IUCN (another org for Nature at the time) - had 18 gov supports + 114 NGOs, but not enough support for tasks
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Started providing grants
- To other NGOs specifically for scientific insight / research
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1980s
scope widening to global warming, sustainable farming, energy ...
with IUCN and UNEP - published a world conversation strategy recommendation for world conversation and sustainable use of resources - endorsed by UN and launched in 34 world capitals
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1986 - Gathered leaders from main 5 world relgions - all agreed to establish int network for the betterment of nature
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1990s
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Published 132 diff recommendations to improve quality of life while protecting the environ with IUCN and UNEP - for diff social strata and political affiliations
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Started MSC with unilever to certify fisheries for sustainable practices - then together urged consumer to use these
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Mission
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Broadened to stop degradation of planet's natural environ to build a future where humans and nature can live together in harmony
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