Conservation heroes

“We both have a lifelong love of animals”
Long-term supporters Val and Pip wanted to leave a gift to WWF in their wills to ensure our work to protect the planet continues beyond their lifetimes

“I want to contribute to something close to my heart”
For nature lover Cindy, leaving a legacy for WWF is a way to help us work towards a world where wildlife is protected for future generations

“My wife loved nature and this planet”
Jon wanted to honour his wife’s memory in a meaningful way. With a gift to WWF, her love of nature will support our work to protect the planet

WWF legacies: A gift for the future
Leaving a gift in your will for WWF is a meaningful way to support our work – and simple to do, too. If you’re thinking of writing or changing your will, our guide explains the basics

“Together we can contribute to a vibrant Earth”
Volunteer rangers around China’s Giant Panda National Park don’t just monitor rare wildlife – they encourage communities to protect nature too. Ranger Yang Guorong tells us more…

“It’s important to remember that collective power is so strong”
WWF ambassador and chart-topping singer Ellie Goulding tells us why she’s passionate about making sure everyone has a voice when it comes to conservation

“We can turn around the state of nature if we’re more diverse”
Author, activist and presenter Nadeem Perera is on a mission to make nature – and conservation – accessible to everyone

Meet the heroes protecting Bhutan’s tigers
In the eastern Himalayas, wild tigers are thriving thanks to the dedication of rangers and local communities. WWF-Bhutan’s documentary meets these conservation champions

“We’re becoming investors in a better future”
Richard Curtis has made audiences laugh with his films and TV shows, but now he wants us to think seriously about the power of our pensions

“This is a movement that’s gaining momentum”
Model, author and activist Lily Cole found fame as a face of the fashion industry – and now she’s calling for clothing to become more sustainable

The heroes restoring nature in the UK
Our new YouTube series, Bringing UK Nature Back to Life, meets the people doing incredible things to protect and restore the UK’s wildlife and landscapes

Notes from the field: Emperor penguins
Life among Antarctica’s emperor penguins is challenging but hugely rewarding for ornithologist Jimmy Allain, who says the more we study these majestic birds, the better we can protect them

Celebrate our Wild Isles
A new landmark TV series presented by Sir David Attenborough will reveal the unseen beauty of the UK – and there are some surprising sights in store

“Every piece of land that we can restore is important”
For WWF-India’s Dr Sejal Worah, tiger conservation is about protecting entire ecosystems. And to help make this happen, she even set up her own nature reserve…

“Tigers are deeply ingrained in the culture of China”
As an anti-poaching officer for WWF-China, Liu Duo has seen huge changes in conservation in the last decade, particularly when it comes to using technology to protect tigers

Get involved: Meet a walrus detective
Our Walrus From Space project, in partnership with British Antarctic Survey, is giving thousands of people the chance to get involved with conservation research. Volunteer Evy Schouten explains why she signed up to become a citizen scientist

“It’s not too late to do the right thing for nature”
WWF-UK’s director of science, Mark Wright, explains what the findings of our latest Living Planet Report mean for all of us – and how we have to work together to protect nature

Photo 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

“We’re part of a bigger ecosystem”
Designer, WWF ambassador and Grand Designs presenter Kevin McCloud explains why sustainability starts at home

“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

Notes 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…

“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

Notes from the field: Tanzania
Local knowledge and support are crucial if you want to restore a forest, says forest programme officer Azaria Kilimba

“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

Photo story: Discovering Colombia’s natural riches
An expedition deep into the forests of Colombia, supported by us, revealed the remarkable range of wildlife that thrives here

“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

“Nature should be at the core of everything we do”
Naturalist and presenter Steve Backshall has seen a lot of the world, witnessing first-hand the effects of human activity. But he’s hopeful that positive action will turn the tide on destruction

Photo story: A day in the life of Nepal’s tiger trackers
Monitoring wild tiger numbers is only possible thanks to the work of dedicated teams. Take a trip into the field with Nepal’s intrepid tiger trackers

Young 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

Notes from the field: Himalayas
A glimpse of a snow leopard is a rare delight, but the mountains are always alive with their presence, says scientist Rishi Kumar Sharma

Notes from the field: Antarctic seals
How do you survey sleeping seals? Very carefully, reports polar scientist Prem Gill

“If we damage the natural world, we damage ourselves”
Our Call of the Wild podcast launched with a very special guest: Sir David Attenborough. Podcast host Cel Spellman asks him about his hopes and fears for our planet’s future

Photo story: protecting tigers in Bhutan
Meet Singye Wangmo, a forestry officer who has dedicated her life to conserving tigers in this Himalayan kingdom

Elephants in the line of fire
Just like us, elephants feel complex emotions, including trauma, grief and loss. So we’re fighting to protect them from the horror of the illegal ivory trade. Find out how you’re helping us stamp out crime on the front line

Living with polar bears
As climate change causes summer sea ice to dwindle in the Arctic, hungry polar bears are increasingly coming into conflict with local people. But we’re helping them to live side by side more safely