Nsaving the world's wildlife the wwf's first fifty years books

In early 2006, national public radio reported that a promising conservation effort to save one of nepals signature endangered species is now in serious trouble. The chinese government has established more than 50 panda reserves, but only around 67% of the total wild panda. Wwf was conceived on 29 april 1961, under the name of world wildlife fund, and its first office was opened on 11 september that same year in morges. Fifty years ago, wwf was born into a world just beginning to recognize the devastating. Wwf was established in 1961 spurred by the efforts of max nicholson, head of britains nature conservancy, naturalist peter scott, and a series of articles written in the observer by julian huxley, former head of unesco. From highlighting the plight of the black rhino to more recent campaigns such as earth hour, the wwf has earned its place in the pantheon of ecopioneers. The book gives a vivid account of the discovery that some manmade chemicals. The book is lavishly illustrated throughout with exceptional photographs by world famous wildlife and nature photographers. In how to save the worlds wild life, nicholson penned a. Written to coincide with the wwfs half century, saving the worlds wildlife is a fascinating account of the 50year history of the.

The book is lavishly illustrated throughout with exceptional photographs by worldfamous wildlife and nature photographers. For 50 years, wwf has worked with governments and local people to stop poaching, build strong. World wildlife fund was conceived in april, 1961, and set up shop in september, 1961, at iucns headquarters in morges, switzerland. Wwf was the first international conservation organization to work in china at. Conservation is more than saving endangered species, protecting forests, and. And like the best pioneers, it now has its own biography courtesy of alexis schwartzenbach s latest opus, saving the worlds wildlife. The wwf s first fifty years paperback august 23, 2011. The author was granted unrestricted access to the private papers of prince philip and prince bernhard of the netherlands, each of whom served as wwf president for 15 years. As the world wide fund for nature wwf turns 50, henry nicholls. This is the second time nepal has had a year of zero poaching since 2011. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. The protection of wildlife and wild places around the world, especially in.

Prince bernhard of the netherlands became the organizations first president. Wwf was established in 1961 spurred by the efforts of max nich. The wwfs first fifty years world wildlife fund alexis. Not a single case of rhino, elephant or tiger poaching took place for 365 daysa milestone marked in february. Nepal celebrates a year of zero poaching as wildlife crime escalates around the world, the himalayan country of nepal achieved a full year of no poaching. For 50 years, wwf has been protecting the future of nature. Wild panda numbers are finally rebounding after years of decline. The first call for broad support was the morges manifesto, signed in 1961 by 16 of the worlds. Wwf it stands both for the worldwide fund for nature and the world wildlife fund. Ironically for a group focused on saving endangered species, several of. With this years royal wedding, wwf quite rightly decided not to mark this occasion.