WWF PHILIPPINES

WWF-Philippines has been working as a national organization of the WWF network since 1997. As the
26th national organization in the network, WWF-Philippines has successfully been implementing various
conservation projects to help protect some of the most biologically-significant ecosystems in Asia.

WWF-Philippines works to improve Filipino lives by crafting solutions to climate change, providing
sustainable livelihood programs, and conserving the country's richest marine and land habitats.

OUR VISION

A Philippines where globally-significant biodiversity is properly protected and harnessed to sustain life
for all and where species, habitats and resources form part of a unique heritage that every Filipino is
proud of. WWF champions conservation in areas where biodiversity matters the most.

OUR MISSION

WWF-Philippines' mission is to stop, and eventually reverse the accelerating degradation of the
Philippine environment – to build a future where Filipinos live in harmony with nature.

WWF INTERNATIONAL

Since it was founded in 1961, WWF has become the world's most effective conservation organization. It
has earned this status through a growing list of conservation achievements.

WWF now operates in around 100 countries, supported by nearly five million people worldwide. Its
initials and famous Panda logo have become a powerful rallying point for people who care about the
future of the planet and want to help shape it in a positive way. Initially, WWF's work consisted of
protecting animals and plants threatened with extinction – not just because they are beautiful and rare,
but because they are part of a complex chain in which the disappearance of even a single species can
have far-reaching consequences. Since then, the scope of the work has broadened, and the name,
changed. From the World Wildlife Fund, WWF has evolved into the World Wide Fund for Nature in 1986,
after realizing that its name only reflected one aspect of its initiatives.
Today, the organization also tackles the many forms of pollution which are destroying the atmosphere,
forests, freshwater habitats and oceans – all of which sustain human life. It also looks for new and
sustainable ways of using the planet's natural resources. WWF is taking action to protect the
environment for both people and nature. If you want to know more about WWF, visit the WWF
International website at panda.org.

THE LOGO

The inspiration for the WWF logo came from Chi-Chi: a giant panda that was living at the London Zoo in
1961, the same year WWF was created. WWF’s founders were aware of the need for a strong,
recognizable symbol that would overcome all language barriers. They agreed that the big, furry animal
with her appealing, black-patched eyes would make an excellent choice.

The design of the logo has evolved over the past five decades, but the giant panda’s distinctive features
remain an integral part of WWF’s treasured and unmistakable symbol. Today, WWF’s trademark is
recognized as a universal symbol for the conservation movement.

What we do

Food

By 2050, we will have two billion more people to feed. However, we are currently using the resources
that one and a half planets can provide. We are operating at an ecological deficit, and failure to
safeguard our natural resources has potentially disastrous implications for the world food security. WWF-
Philippines spearheads local solutions to help Filipinos produce more with less. Find out more about our
programs and join our efforts to secure food sources of the future, today.

Water

Did you know that it takes about 5,000 liters of water to produce a kilogram of rice? Rising human
populations and increased income levels are leading to increased demand for water-intensive products.
This is driving over-extraction of water and pollution of freshwater ecosystems - resulting of rivers
running dry, lake, and groundwater levels dropping, and freshwater species becoming endangered.
WWF-Philippines works with governments and businesses to improve the way water is managed and to
help protect our watersheds. No water, no life.

Climate

The Philippines is one of the fastest growing economies in the world. And with a growing population that
needs vital resources to sustain growth, climate change poses a threat to our development gains and our
way of life, leaving us more vulnerable to food insecurity, environmental degradation, climate disasters
and conflict.
From the cities to the outskirts, low carbon and climate-smart development initiatives, including the use
of renewable energy, are needed to power our dreams, drive us out from poverty and realize our full
potential as a nation. Clean accessible water, nutritious food from farm to table, efficient energy and
transport systems, thriving cities and economy, and a nurturing environment – all of these are essential
in building our peoples’ well-being and resilience.

“Redoubling climate efforts across communities, industries and subnational governments is urgently
needed to meet the targets of the 2015 Paris Agreement. Recent extreme weather events we have
witnessed globally are a stark reminder of what is at stake. We must spark the momentum necessary to
accelerate the climate action happening now, and scale up efforts, in line with keeping warming to
1.5°C.” - Manuel Pulgar-Vidal, WWF Global Climate and Energy Program Leader

Wildlife

WWF works to conserve the country's rarest and most endangered species. Through your help and vital
support of our various partners, we are working to ensure the survival of our native species while
keeping land and seascapes thriving and productive. We do this not merely for conservation's sake - but
to make people's lives and livelihoods better.

Recent highlights include 23 new whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) photo identified in Donsol, Sorsogon in
2017, bringing the total to 491 which is 44% of all whale sharks photo identified in the country. WWF-
Philippines assisted the municipal government in developing its tourism and river management plans,
which aim to expand tourism to include river based activities like kayaking and hiking to the waterfalls,
and engage neighboring municipalities that share its watersheds in river management.

WWF-Philippines also participated in the government-led annual tamaraw count. The population was
estimated at 314 in 2010, increased steadily to 413 individuals in 2016, but dipped to 401 in 2017.

Lastly, WWF also updated the fishery profile in Malampaya Sound, the habitat of the elusive Irawaddy
Dolphins (Orcaella brevirostris).

Referrence: https://wwf.org.ph
our beginning

SPS began as an online platform in May 2011 as a response to a large-scale illegal wildlife trade case
dubbed in the media as the “rape of the Philippine Seas.” What was meant to be a temporary campaign
evolved into a movement: in August 2012, we embarked on our first community-based initiative in
Malapascua Island, Cebu, called the Shark Shelter Project, and in 2013, SPS became a registered non-
stock,

non-profit organization. Our legal name is Philippine Seatizens, Inc.

It's been said the Philippines is worth dying for.

We believe the Philippines is worth diving for.

As the world's second largest archipelago with over 7,100 islands, Filipinos depend on the sea for
livelihood, food, tourism, economy, and ultimately, our lives. Environmental conservation shouldn't be
limited to NGO workers and researchers-- it should be accessible, relatable, and part of our lifestyles.
Save Philippine Seas (SPS) aims to narrow the gap between scientists and the general public, the old and
young, and the passionate and indifferent by mobilizing seatizen-led initiatives that are empowering
Filipinos towards collective action and behavior change.

OUR ADVOCASEA

our partners
SPS is run by a team of four dedicated and passionate seatizens, and a small group of project-based
volunteers. We come from various backgrounds and different parts of the Philippines, but we are
seablings united by our love for the seas, dislike for single-use plastics, impatient optimism, and
obsession with ocean-themed puns. We take problems of our seas sea-riously, but ourselves? Never.

our team

our website contributors

PHOTOS

Boriz Bonete

Juan Miguel Bernal

Star Sabroso

Tony Lee

Lara Salaysay

Steve de Neef

Emem Seno

Klaus Stiefel

Anna Oposa

TOOLKITS

Bryan Madera

Gab Paloma

Micah Sinco & Nathalie Angeles

Nikko Calledo

2016 and 2017 SEA Campers

Anna Oposa

WEBSITE DESIGN

Mikee Silva
Anna Oposa

INFOGRAPHICS

Wiji Lacsamana

AA Yaptinchay

Pam Luber

Tippy Sy

Bryan Madera

Dr. Miguel Fortes

Anna Oposa

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Reference: https://www.savephilippineseas.org