| | There is hope. From devastating forest fires to record-breaking ice-sheet loss, soaring temperatures and more, it has been a challenging year for our planet.
However, we still have reasons to be hopeful.
In spite of the media headlines that have rightly focused on the many warning signs of a planetary emergency this year, we’d like to end the year on a more hopeful note. As 2019 comes to a close, we want to share some of the biggest wins we've seen this year – none of which would have been possible without your support!
Read on for a glimpse of some of our successes, or check out the full story. OUR BIGGEST WINS | Big progress for big cats Conserving iconic species like tigers – which face risks ranging from habitat loss to poaching – can have positive impacts on whole landscapes.
The WWF-backed Tx2 partnership – composed of 13 tiger-range states with the common goal of doubling wild tiger numbers by 2022, the Chinese year of the tiger – saw strong progress this year, with Nepal nearly reaching this goal and Indian tiger numbers up by 33 per cent since 2015. DISCOVER MORE Action on ocean plastics crisis Eight million tonnes of plastics end up in oceans every year – a significant threat to people and wildlife. Our advocacy has helped lead to action, with Nordic, Caribbean and Pacific countries calling for a global treaty to end the ocean plastics crisis. DISCOVER MORE STRENGTHENED AMAZON PROTECTION Our long-term efforts to secure a network of well-managed protected areas across the Amazon came a step closer this year. A commitment of US$140 million was made by the government of Peru, WWF and partners to strengthen and expand Peruvian protected areas covering nearly 17 million hectares of Amazon rainforest.
The initiative aims to make the country’s protected areas financially sustainable, protecting both people and nature. READ THE FULL STORY | In 2020, world leaders have an unmissable opportunity to halt nature loss and set nature on the path to recovery. Please encourage them to make an Emergency Declaration for Nature and People by pledging to raise your voice for nature.
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