Climate
Overview
Featured Story
Sea levels are rising and the oceans are warming. Droughts threaten crops, wildlife and freshwater supplies. From polar bears in the Arctic to marine turtles off the coast of Africa, our planet’s diversity of life is at risk from climate change.
Climate change poses a fundamental threat to the vulnerable places, species and people WWF seeks to protect. To adequately address this crisis we must urgently reduce carbon pollution and prepare for the consequences of global warming that the world is already experiencing.
Combining global outreach with local expertise, WWF is:
- helping people and nature adapt to a warmer world
- advancing policies to curb climate change
- engaging with businesses to reduce emissions
- mobilizing millions of people for action during Earth Hour
Learn more about our work and what you can do to make a difference.
Why Work on Climate Change?
Climate change could undermine fifty years of WWF’s conservation work. Read more
What’s at Risk?
The survival of precious wildlife and the livelihoods of billions of people. Read more
Adapting to Climate Change
WWF is helping nature and people successfully adapt to a warmer world. Read more
Protecting Forests
WWF is working to stop deforestation which accounts for up to 20 percent of the world’s carbon pollution. Read more
Influencing Policy
Government leadership is essential to tackling climate change. Read more
Engaging Business Leaders
Leading corporations are partnering with WWF to make ambitious cuts to carbon pollution. Read more
What You Can Do
Eight easy ways you can help tackle climate change. Read more
Climate Blog
The latest news on climate change and its consequences. Read more
Publications
WWF reports on our climate projects in the field and policy initiatives. Read more
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Adopt a Polar Bear
Make a symbolic polar bear adoption to help save some of the world's most endangered animals from extinction and support WWF’s conservation efforts.
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Get Involved in the City Challenge
Select your state on the map and then send a letter to your city leaders telling them to prepare for climate change.
More On Climate
Arctic Home
WWF and The Coca-Cola Company are working to protect the Arctic. Learn more
Earth Hour City Challenge
Tell your mayor to prepare for climate change and join the Earth Hour City Challenge
WWF Experts
Lou Leonard
Managing Director of Climate Change"Our political system in America is a bit like an ocean liner…neither is good at sudden changes in direction. But there are moments in time when we must act quickly and decisively. If we are to stop the climate crisis, that time is now."
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