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WORLD WILDLIFE FUND (WWF) AS A FUNDING
AGENCY AND ITS IMPORTANCE IN DEVELOPMENT

OF INDIA
PRESENTED BY
MEGHA MONDAL
INTRODUCTION
• WWF as a global non-profit
organization
WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature) was

established in the year 1961, founded in
Morges, Switzerland. The international
headquarters of WWF is located in
Gland, Switzerland.
WWF is a global non-profit organization
dedicated to nature conservation and
environmental protection. It operates in
over 100 countries and focuses on issues
like wildlife conservation, climate
change, and sustainable development.
WWF works through scientific research,
advocacy, and collaboration with various
stakeholders to preserve biodiversity and
promote a sustainable future for the
planet.
• Mission
WWF's mission is to protect and
preserve nature, addressing the
critical threats to the diversity of
life on Earth.
WWF in India focuses on several key areas, including:
BIODIVERSITY SUSTAINABLE
CONSERVATION DEVELOPMENT
works towards protecting and promotes sustainable development
conserving India's diverse practices that balance economic
ecosystems, endangered species, growth with environmental
and critical habitats through conservation, focusing on areas such
research, policy advocacy, and as renewable energy, sustainable
community engagement. agriculture, and responsible tourism.
CLIMATE CHANGE WILDLIFE

MITIGATION AND PROTECTION
ADAPTATION WWF strives to combat wildlife crime,
addresses climate change by protect iconic species like tigers,
promoting renewable energy, elephants, and rhinos, and promote
advocating for low-carbon the conservation of key landscapes to
development, and helping ensure the long-term survival of
communities adapt to the India's unique wildlife.
impacts of climate change
through resilient practices.
WATER STEWARDSHIP
works towards responsible water
management, emphasizing
sustainable water use, conservation of
freshwater ecosystems, and ensuring
equitable access to clean water for
people and nature.
AREAS OF FOCUS
WWF'S FUNDING INITIATIVES
ROLE AS A FUNDING DIFFERENT TYPES OF

FUNDINGS AGENCY IN INDIA FUNDINGS
WWF primarily offers funding

through grants and
They have invested over $1 WWF does not primarily
partnerships. Grants are
billion in more than 12,000 function as a funding agency provided to support specific
conservation initiatives since in India. Instead, it projects, research, or initiatives
1995. WWF is a foundation with collaborates with funding related to conservation,
65% of funding from partners and organizations biodiversity etc. These grants
are awarded through a
individuals and bequests, 17% to implement conservation
competitive application
from government sources projects and initiatives, process. Partnerships involve
(such as the World Bank, DFID, ensuring effective utilization collaborations with
and USAID) and 8% from of funds for environmental organizations, businesses, and
corporations in 2020. conservation. governments to pool
resources, share expertise, and
jointly fund projects or
initiatives aligned with WWF's
mission.
PRESENCE AND OPERATIONS IN
INDIA
THE VARIOUS PROJECTS AND
INITIATIVES UNDERTAKEN BY WWF
WWF has a strong presence and active
INDIA
operations in India. It works closely with local
communities, the government, and other
stakeholders to address environmental WWF India undertakes projects and initiatives in
challenges and promote sustainable wildlife conservation, habitat restoration,
development. WWF India focuses on wildlife sustainable forestry, water resource
conservation, habitat restoration, sustainable management, climate change mitigation,
forestry, water resource management, climate sustainable livelihoods, and environmental
change mitigation, and education programs. Its education. Its efforts include protecting iconic
work in India contributes significantly to species, restoring critical habitats, promoting
preserving the country's biodiversity and responsible forest management, conserving
fostering a sustainable future freshwater resources, mitigating climate change,
supporting sustainable livelihoods, and raising
environmental awareness.
THE ESTABLISHMENT YEAR AND THE

MAIN OFFICE LOCATION
WWF India was established in the year 1969.

Its main office is located in New Delhi, the
capital city of India.
WWF'S PRESENCE IN INDIA

FUNDING
PROGRAMS BY
WWF
THE WORLD WILDLIFE FUND (WWF) OFFERS SEVERAL FUNDING PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT
PROJECTS IN INDIA. THESE PROGRAMS AIM TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES, CONSERVATION
EFFORTS, AND COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT. SOME OF THE FUNDING PROGRAMS PROVIDED BY WWF FOR
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN INDIA INCLUDE GRANTS FOR :
• WWF-India's Small Grants Program: This program provides financial support to grassroots
organizations and individuals for projects focused on conservation and sustainable development
at the local level.
• Satpuda Landscape Tiger Program: WWF-India, in collaboration with other partners, works to
conserve tigers and their habitats in the Satpuda landscape of central India. This initiative may
involve funding for anti-poaching efforts, habitat conservation, and community-based
conservation projects.
• Species Conservation Program: WWF-India supports various species-specific conservation
programs, such as those focused on tigers, elephants, snow leopards, and the Gangetic dolphin.
These initiatives may include research, habitat restoration, community engagement, and capacity
building.
• Ecosystem Conservation Program: WWF-India works on conserving important ecosystems in
India, such as forests, wetlands, and rivers. Funding may be provided for projects related to habitat
restoration, sustainable resource management, and promoting biodiversity conservation.
• Sustainable Livelihoods Program: WWF-India supports projects that promote sustainable
livelihoods for local communities, particularly those living in and around protected areas. This may
include initiatives related to sustainable agriculture, eco-tourism, and alternative income-
generation activities.
COLLABORATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS
IMPORTANCE OF WWF'S PARTNERSHIPS IN ACHIEVING CONSERVATION GOALS
partnerships are instrumental in deepen the reach, impact, and effectiveness of WWF's conservation goals.
Partnerships play a crucial role in WWF's efforts to achieve conservation goals for several reasons:
Expertise and Resources

Scale and Impact
Shared Vision and Goals
Local Engagement and Empowerment
Policy Influence
Long-Term Sustainability
FUTURE GOALS AND VISION
WWF HAS SET AMBITIOUS FUTURE GOALS AND ENVISIONS
A WORLD WHERE PEOPLE AND NATURE THRIVE IN
HARMONY. SOME OF THE KEY FUTURE GOALS AND VISION
OF WWF INCLUDE:
BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION
CLIMATE AND ENERGY
SUSTAINABLE FOOD
FORESTS AND OCEANS
WATER STEWARDSHIP
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
PARTNERSHIPS AND ADVOCACY

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WORLD WILDLIFE FUND (WWF) AS A FUNDING

AGENCY AND ITS IMPORTANCE IN DEVELOPMENT

WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature) was

CLIMATE CHANGE WILDLIFE

ROLE AS A FUNDING DIFFERENT TYPES OF

WWF primarily offers funding

THE ESTABLISHMENT YEAR AND THE

WWF India was established in the year 1969.

WWF'S PRESENCE IN INDIA

Expertise and Resources

CLIMATE AND ENERGY

FORESTS AND OCEANS

PARTNERSHIPS AND ADVOCACY

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