WWF, the global environment conservation organization, was constituted and registered in 1961 pursuant to Sections 80 et seq. of the Swiss Civil Code and exists under the names [1]: Image File history File links WWF Logo File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ...

• WWF – World Wide Fund For Nature (formerly World Wildlife Fund)
• WNF – Wêreld Natuur Fonds
• WWF – Fonds Mondial pour la Nature
• WWF – Welt Natur Fonds
• WWF – Fondo Mondiale per la Natura
• WWF – Fundo Mundial para a Natureza
• WWF – Fondo Mundial para la Naturaleza

In 1986, it changed its name to World Wide Fund For Nature (except in the US and Canada), to better represent the spread of its work. It was founded on September 11, 1961 by, among others, the biologist Sir Julian Huxley, Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands, Max Nicholson, and the naturalist and painter Sir Peter Scott who designed the original black and white panda logo. It is one of the world's largest environmental organizations, with a network of offices in nearly 60 countries and a secretariat in Gland, Switzerland. Motto: E pluribus unum (1789 to 1956) (Latin: Out of Many, One) In God We Trust (1956 to present) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City Official language(s) None at federal level; English de facto Government • President • Vice President Federal Republic George... September 11 is the 254th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (255th in leap years). ... 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1961 calendar). ... Biology is the branch of science dealing with the study of life. ... Sir Julian Sorell Huxley, FRS (June 22, 1887 – February 14, 1975) was a British biologist, author, Humanist and internationalist, known for his popularisations of science in books and lectures. ... Prince Bernhard as Royal Consort Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands (June 29, 1911 – December 1, 2004) was Prince Consort to the late Queen Juliana of the Netherlands, and father of the current monarch, Queen Beatrix. ... Edward Max Nicholson (Max to everyone who knew him; July 12, 1904 - April 26, 2003) was a pioneering environmentalist and ornithologist; and a founder of the World Wildlife Fund. ... Table of natural history, 1728 Cyclopaedia Natural history is an umbrella term for what are now usually viewed as several distinct scientific disciplines. ... Painting by Rembrandt self-portrait Detail from Las Meninas by Diego Velazquez, in which the painter portrayed himself at work For the computer graphics program, see Corel Painter. ... Statue of Sir Peter Scott at the WWT London Wetlands Centre Sir Peter Markham Scott, CH, CBE, DSC, FRS, FZS, (September 14, 1909 - August 29, 1989), ornithologist, conservationist and painter, was born in London, the only child of Antarctic explorer Sir Robert Falcon Scott. ... Binomial name Ailuropoda melanoleuca (David, 1869) The giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca black-and-white cat-foot) is a mammal classified in the bear family, Ursidae, native to central and southern China. ... This is a list of environmental organizations, organizations that preserve or monitor the environment in different ways. ... Gland is a commune of the Vaud canton, Switzerland. ...

Probably the most famous name associated with WWF is HRH The Duke of Edinburgh (World Wrestling Federation). The Duke was the first President of WWF-UK from its foundation in 1961 to 1982, International President of WWF (1981–1996), and is now President Emeritus. The Duke of Edinburgh The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (Philip Mountbatten, formerly Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark) (born 10 June 1921, Greece) is the husband of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom. ... 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1961 calendar). ... 1982 (MCMLXXXII) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ...

WWF is dedicated to stopping the degradation of the planet's natural environment, and building a future in which humans live in harmony with nature, by:

• conserving the world's biological diversity
• ensuring that the use of renewable natural resources is sustainable
• promoting the reduction of pollution and wasteful consumption.

Currently WWF works on the conservation of the three biomes of Forests, Freshwater Ecosystems, and Oceans and Coasts. These conservation works contain the bulk of the world's biodiversity, and provide the environmental goods and services upon which all life ultimately depends. Biodiversity or biological diversity is a neologism and a portmanteau word, from bio and diversity. ... Water pollution Pollution is the release of chemical, physical, biological or radioactive contaminants to the environment. ...

WWF promotes a factual, science-based approach to conservation, which focuses on six priority issues of global concern: forests, oceans and coasts, fresh water, endangered species, and the insidious threats of toxic chemicals and climate change. For each of these issues, WWF has developed measurable targets, and runs more than 1,200 field projects around the world in any given year.

Presidents

• 1962–1976: HRH Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands
• 1976–1981: John H Loudon
• 1981–1996: HRH The Duke of Edinburgh
• 1996–1999: Syed Babar Ali
• 2000–2000: Ruud Lubbers
• 2000–2001: The Hon. Mrs Sara Morrison
• 2001–present: HE Chief Emeka Anyaoku

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International directors

WWF Services

• James P Leape – Director General
• Paul Steele – Chief Operating Officer
• Thomas Schultz-Jagow – Communications
• Dr Timothy Geer – Government & Aid Agency Coordination
• Chiew Chong – Finance & Administration

International Conservation Programme

• Dr Chris Hails – Programme Director
• Dr Sheila O'Connor – Programme Audits

Regional Programmes

• Dr Yaa Ntiamoa-Baidu – Africa/Madagascar
• Dr Isabelle Louis – Asia/Pacific
• Dr Magnus Sylvén – Europe/Middle East
• Dr Georg Schwede – Eastern Europe/Central Asia
• Dr Meg Symington – Latin America/Caribbean

Policy

• Gordon Shepherd – International Policy

Global Issues

• Jennifer Morgan – Climate Change Programme
• Duncan Pollard – Forests for Life Programme
• Jamie Pittock – Freshwater Programme
• Dr Simon Cripps – Oceans & Coasts Programme
• Dr Sue Lieberman – Species Programme

Legal Advisor

• Michael R. Rogers, Barrister

Lawsuit against World Wrestling Federation

In 2000, the WWF filed a lawsuit against the World Wrestlign Federation (also then known as WWF). The lawsuit dealt with an agreement signed by the wrestling company on 20 January 1994 not to use the initials WWF in their videos. They subsequently broke this agreement and were ordered by a UK Court to comply with it. Rather than attempt a financial settlement with the Fund, WWF chairman Vince McMahon changed the name of the company to World Wrestling Entertainment. This article is about the year 2000. ... World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. ... January 20 is the 20th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated like the International Year of the Family and the International Year of the Sport and the Olympic Ideal. // Events January Bill Clinton January 1 : North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) goes into effect. ... This article is about Vincent Kennedy McMahon, current chairman of World Wrestling Entertainment and majority owner of the company. ...

The wrestling company logo was altered, and a promotional campaign called "Get The F Out" was used to publicize this change. Also, all verbal and visual references to the "WWF" initials and the previous WWF "scratch" logo were (and continue to be) edited out of re-releases of old broadcasts, as well as their magazine publications.

Oddly enough, the lawsuit seems to have only affected WWE's right to use the "scratch" logo; WWE has continued to use pre-"scratch" WWF logos without censorship.

See also

• Global 200 (200 ecoregions defined by WWF as the most critical regions for conservation)
• ecoregion
• No one's gonna change our world - charity album in aid of WWF.

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External links

• WWF's global website
• WWF's portal page
• WWF-US website
• WWF-UK website
• WWF Italy website
• WWF Germany website
• WWF The Netherlands website
• WWF The Philippines website
• WWF Malaysia website
• WWF Indonesia website
• WWF India website
• WWF Brazil website
• WWF Mexico website
• WWF Hungary website
• WWF Australia website
• WWF Canada website
• WWF HongKong website