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WWF, FAITH &
CONSERVATION

Harvesting sunflowers in Tanzania. © WWF-Tanzania

OVERVIEW

WWF has had a long-standing engagement with the faith world. In 1986, a groundbreaking meeting was held in Assisi, Italy, as part of WWF’s 25th anniversary, on the suggestion of then President of WWF International, HRH Prince Philip. It was this extraordinary first-ever meeting between the major faith groups and conservation organisations that prompted the faiths to consider the environment as a religious issue – in many cases for the first time.​ 

 

WWF supports on-the-ground projects as well as faith advocacy for a greener world. Through this work, we engage with communities based on their spiritual, religious and cultural beliefs and value systems. See below for information on some of the projects and resources WWF has supported with faith partners.

'Faith has always been present in the environmental movement and yet it is invisible. The fact is that where we get our values about nature from – in all religions, in all places, all peoples – is very deeply rooted in people's faith' 

Dr Adil Najam, President of WWF International, speaking at COP28

HIGHLIGHTED RESOURCES

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Multifaith/Global/WWF/A Rocha

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Buddhism/Cambodia/WWF/ACCB

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Multifaith/Uganda/WWF/Buganda Kingdom

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Islam/Indonesia/WWF/MUI/Forkadas

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Find more resources and news about WWF's work with faith communities via our resources page where you can filter for WWF.

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Key guidance documents

Interested in getting a collaboration or a project going with a faith community but not sure where to start? Check out these key guidance documents.

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