Posts by Charlotte Martyn
Tomorrow’s Tigers: Protecting big cats through art
Together with Sotheby’s and Artwise Curators, we’ve seen some very special rugs helping to turn things around for tigers
Read MoreMaking a change after COP15
Nations struck a landmark agreement to protect nature at the COP15 biodiversity summit – but we need your help to push for real action
Read MoreFive ways to eat well for nature
Start making a difference today! Introduce small changes to your everyday meals and you can help create a better world
Read MoreRhino numbers rise again in Kenya
Thanks to your support, we’re helping to turn the tide on poaching – and the black rhino population in Kenya is on the up
Read MoreAmazon warning from COP27
Our new Living Amazon Report warns that the region is alarmingly close to an irreversible tipping point, and protecting it is more urgent than ever
Read MoreLet the river run
An Amazonian river has become the focus of a mission to save habitat for rare river dolphins – and protect the people who live on its banks
Read MoreWe’re learning more about Canada’s polar bears
Your support has backed research into human-wildlife conflict in Hudson Bay, helping us to keep people and polar bears safe
Read More10 tips for going green after Christmas
There are plenty of ways to have an eco-friendly celebration, but our tips will help you protect the planet and minimise your festive footprint on Boxing Day and beyond
Read More“Every farming practice needs to restore soil”
Regenerative farming has improved the health of their livestock and the land, say farmers Denise and Angus Walton – and their own health, too
Read More“The food system isn’t working”
James Robinson has embraced regenerative farming so he can support nature – but says consumers need to support the farmers
Read More“Regenerative agriculture is farming with nature”
Cattle farmer Heather Close says there’s no need for chemical intervention when nature can do all the work to create healthy pastures
Read MoreFarming for nature
Decades of intensive agriculture have transformed the UK’s landscape. Our once-rich soils have been degraded, and wildlife and habitats have declined. So we’re backing farmers in a shift to restore nature and tackle climate change by repairing our broken food system
Read MoreCultivating fresh ideas in farming
We’re working with inventors and innovators to create a more sustainable future for agriculture
Read MoreRhinos on the rise in India
A new survey reveals good news in the Indian state of Assam, where numbers of greater one-horned rhinos are increasing
Read MoreDefending the Amazon with drones
Thanks to your support, Indigenous communities in Brazil have been able to use technology to help protect their land
Read MoreReducing human-wildlife conflict in Uganda – with onions!
Your support is helping people near a national park in Uganda live alongside neighbouring wildlife – by growing onions
Read MoreYou’re helping us study jaguars in the Guianas
Thanks to your support, the first ever large-scale jaguar monitoring effort is under way in Suriname and Guyana
Read MoreLiving Planet Report reveals nature in crisis
Wildlife population sizes around the world are in decline, with biodiversity and human livelihoods under threat. Our 2022 Living Planet Report shows that urgent action is needed – but change is possible
Read MoreNew documentary highlights Amazon struggle
Feature-length film The Territory documents one Indigenous community’s fight against deforestation
Read MoreTigers roar back in Nepal
Nepal has more than doubled its wild tiger population, thanks to inspirational conservation efforts
Read MoreUK ivory ban finally confirmed
Thanks to your support, it’s now illegal to buy or sell ivory in the UK – though there’s still work to be done
Read MorePhoto story: A day with India’s ‘Tiger Friends’
Living alongside wildlife – particularly big cats – can be challenging. But a dedicated group of volunteers in India are helping people and tigers to share the landscape
Read MoreGallery: Keeping watch for river dolphins
In the heart of the Amazon, the race is on to save rare river dolphins’ habitat. Explore this remarkable landscape and see behind the scenes of our monitoring mission
Read More“We’re part of a bigger ecosystem”
Designer, WWF ambassador and Grand Designs presenter Kevin McCloud explains why sustainability starts at home
Read More“We’ve become separated from the seasons”
Guy and Geetie Singh-Watson have led the way in organic farming and ethical eating since the 1980s. The restaurateurs and Riverford owners explain why we need to reconnect our food with nature
Read MoreKrill – superheroes of the ocean
Some of the smallest marine creatures are the most important, providing food for countless species while also drawing carbon from the atmosphere – so protecting them is vital
Read MoreChoose the right plant-based alternative for you
Reducing our consumption of meat and dairy is a great way to protect nature. But some plant-based foods are better for the planet – and your health – than others. Our tips will help you choose the best options
Read MoreRhinos recovering in Tanzania
Your support means things are looking up for endangered rhinos in Tanzania, thanks to better protection in Mkomazi National Park
Read MoreProtecting whale highways
Human activities are creating a hazardous and often fatal obstacle course for migrating whales. Our new report highlights the growing dangers – and calls for urgent action to safeguard the oceans
Read MoreLandmark legal victory to protect the Amazon
With your support, we’ve won a historic legal victory to stop deforestation in protected areas of the Amazon
Read MoreWelcoming new national parks in China
Thanks to your support, tigers, pandas and Amur leopards will be better protected in a new network of national parks
Read MoreNotes from the field: Nepal
Rhino numbers are rising in Nepal, says our head of wildlife programmes there, Kanchan Thapa. But if you want to check those numbers, you have to start counting…
Read MoreNew species recorded in the Colombian Amazon
Your support has helped scientists explore untouched areas of the Amazon
Read MoreForests of plenty
For decades, vast swathes of northern Borneo’s lush forests – home to orangutans and other endangered creatures – were degraded and destroyed. Now, with your support, we’re working to build a better future for the wildlife and people of Sabah
Read MoreWales steps up to tackle deforestation
Wales has shown that a small country can make a big difference, with the Welsh government announcing its determination to stop importing products linked to deforestation overseas
Read MoreTiger sites smash goal to double numbers
Thanks to you, tiger populations are on the rise – and in two reserves, numbers have more than tripled
Read MoreSound solution for river dolphins in Borneo
Thanks to new technology we’ve developed, dolphins and other endangered wildlife can be safely steered away from fishing nets
Read MoreGreater Mekong mysteries revealed
The wildlife-rich Greater Mekong region is home to an amazing range of flora and fauna – including hundreds of species that have only just been recorded
Read MorePalm oil: everything you need to know
From biscuits to bubble bath, palm oil is found in hundreds of everyday products. But why is it so popular – and so problematic? Get the facts with our guide.
Read More“Nature always uses diversity”
Farmer, musician and DJ Andy Cato tells us why he switched from making hits to growing grains, and explains the importance of safeguarding our soil
Read More10 ways to wise up on waste
From smarter recycling to repairing and reusing what you own, our ideas will help you reduce your rubbish
Read MoreSix essential pollinators – and how to help them
A wide range of insects are vital for thriving flowers, trees and crops. Gardening expert Kate Bradbury offers a guide to six essential species and the plants you can grow to support them
Read MoreNotes from the field: Tanzania
Local knowledge and support are crucial if you want to restore a forest, says forest programme officer Azaria Kilimba
Read MoreGet moving for WWF
You can support our vital conservation work by getting into the great outdoors and running, walking and riding for nature
Read MorePenguins on the edge
Emperor penguins are particularly vulnerable to climate change, as they depend on sea ice for their survival. With your help, we’re using satellite imagery to understand more about these Antarctic icons to support vital conservation efforts
Read MoreIndian tiger reserves earn their stripes
You’ve helped raise standards in tiger conservation in India, with 10 of the tiger landscapes we support receiving the highest seal of approval
Read MorePlanting for pollinators
We can’t live without bees, but in the UK they’re being pushed to the brink. So this summer let’s make every garden an oasis for pollinators
Read MoreRaising the alarm for polar bears
With your support, Arctic scientists have published vital research into the effects of climate change on polar bear populations
Read More“In forest restoration, every second counts”
Long-distance runner and marathon world-record holder Eliud Kipchoge talks about his passion for Kenya’s forests and why he’s supporting our ambitious project to help protect them
Read MoreTracking snow leopards in the Himalayas
Thanks to you, we can strengthen efforts to protect snow leopards in Nepal after two of these elusive big cats were fitted with GPS collars
Read MorePredicting the future of sea ice
Arctic sea ice is melting fast, with devastating consequences for people and wildlife. But we’re developing new technology to help forecast ice conditions, so we can plan for change
Read MoreA wild future for the Dales
From windswept peak to valley floor, a beacon of hope for people and nature is emerging in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. We’ve embarked on a visionary project to restore this iconic landscape and fight climate change
Read MoreKenyan coexistence: a plan for people and lions
Thanks to your support, farmers in Kenya can sleep more soundly at night as predators are kept at bay
Read More“To defend the Amazon is to defend life”
Climate activist Txai Suruí’s inspiring speech to world leaders at COP26 shone a spotlight on the crisis facing the Amazon. She also spoke on our Call of the Wild podcast about how we can all defend nature
Read MoreVideo: How to change the future of our food
The food we eat has a huge impact on nature, but individuals and industry can change this. We asked farmers and food experts for their views on the future of food
Read MoreVideo: How to live a greener life
From pensions to packed lunches, there are so many ways to live a more sustainable life. We gathered a range of experts for a look at all the options
Read MoreDrowning in sound?
Our oceans are alive with an orchestra of marine wildlife. But as the ice melts, the harmony of Arctic seas is being drowned out by human activity. We’re working to understand the impact of this audio intrusion – and how to help combat it
Read MoreVideo: How to restore nature in a warming world
What can we do to help nature bounce back? We gathered top conservationists and scientists for an online discussion of the change that’s possible
Read MoreYou’re helping reconnect orangutan habitats
With your support, orangutans will soon have a safe route between two protected areas in Borneo
Read MoreWe’re helping big banking go green
The finance industry has an enormous carbon footprint. But with your support, we’ve paved the way for new legislation to drive responsible investing
Read MoreYoung voices making a difference
Today’s young people will be the stewards of our planet in the future, says WWF ambassador Cel Spellman. So we’re empowering our young ambassadors to take action today
Read MoreNotes from the field: Antarctic seals
How do you survey sleeping seals? Very carefully, reports polar scientist Prem Gill
Read MoreAppetite for destruction
The world’s forests are critical to the survival of our planet. Yet our food choices are driving them towards a tipping point. Find out how, together, we can keep these irreplaceable landscapes alive
Read MoreThe true cost of your food
Your food choices have a huge impact on the planet. Do you know the environmental footprint of your next meal?
Read MoreThermal tech in the Arctic
We’ve tested cutting-edge technology using thermal cameras to help polar bears and people live together more safely
Read MoreArctic Ablaze
Wildfires have become a global problem, with colder regions now suffering the effects of devastating blazes as long-dormant greenhouse gases are released
Read MoreRiver rescue plan in place
After years of WWF campaigning, a new law will help protect the Yangtze river and its wildlife
Read MoreAsking leaders to keep climate promises
To secure a future for people and wildlife, we’re demanding that every climate promise is kept – starting with the UK government and uniting under the banner #WeWontForget
Read MoreJust Imagine a better future
We’re working with artists to create and visualise a greener future – and you can enjoy their work in an online exhibition
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