ANNUAL REPORT. Connecting people & nature

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1 ANNUAL REPORT 2011 WWF-Australia Annual & Sustainability Report 2011 Connecting people & nature

2 FOREWORD FROM the president As WWF-Australia works effectively across all sectors of society and geographical borders to deliver meaningful environmental change. we celebrate the 50th anniversary of WWF International, it is abundantly clear that WWF remains a powerful force for environmental change throughout the world. The influence and achievements of WWF-Australia in the Asia-Pacific region during the past year underline the important role that we play within this international network. fiora sacco/ WWF-Aus There is no better illustration of the formidable reach of WWF-Australia than Earth Hour the grassroots environmental campaign that had its humble beginnings in Sydney in In March 2011, Earth Hour became a true global phenomenon when it was embraced by a record 135 countries. In encouraging hundreds of millions of people to conserve energy and reduce their ecological footprints both here and abroad, WWF demonstrated our individual and our collective power to create a sustainable future. The global phenomenon Earth Hour demonstrates our individual and collective power to create a sustainable future. The world, including Australia, has changed dramatically during the past 50 years and WWF has evolved to tackle new and emerging challenges posed by these changes. However, two things have not changed; WWF s resolve and its practical approach. We continue to partner with committed individuals, Indigenous leaders, other non-government organisations, businesses and governments within our own and neighbouring countries to develop and deliver progressive solutions to many of the environmental challenges we face. Within these pages are many inspiring accounts of the ways that WWF-Australia is making a difference every day on the Great Barrier Reef, within the Kimberley and in the biotically rich Southwest Australia Ecoregion. Further afield, our endeavours are also protecting livelihoods of peoples in the Coral Triangle, protecting fisheries in southern oceans, bringing comfort to the people of Pakistan and security to the jungles of Borneo. Conservation organisations like ours must be able to work effectively across all sectors of society, and geographical borders, to bring about meaningful environmental change. That we maintain the trust and support of people the world over is testament to the dedication and enthusiasm of our fine WWF staff. What they achieve never ceases to amaze me. Many of the major threats to our natural environments cannot be addressed overnight. The challenges posed by landclearing, pollution, unsustainable resource use and climate change, demand a concerted effort on the part of the entire global community. WWF-Australia is an integral part of that community, with a proven track record and an international reputation. We look forward to your continued support and sharing our conservation successes over the next 50 years. Dr Denis Saunders AM President, WWF-Australia 2 WWF-Australia Annual Report 2011

3 fiora sacco/ WWF-Aus MESsage from the CEo Connecting people and nature is essential if we are to address the complex threats to our planet s biodiversity. We live in an increasingly connected world. Decisions made on one side of the globe can have a profound impact on distant people and places. This is especially true for our precious natural environment which is under greater pressure than ever before. Our unique animals, plants and landscapes are threatened by complex forces economic, cultural and political. I believe addressing these threats requires not one, but multiple solutions that have the power to transform the way we think and behave. I am proud of WWF s inspiring staff, who excel at delivering practical solutions to such complex problems, and our supporters, whose generosity is helping to safeguard the natural world. As WWF-Australia embarks on a new five year strategic plan, the importance of connecting people with nature is uppermost in our minds. We will focus on six High Impact Initiatives that create practical solutions to some of the most urgent local, regional and global environmental challenges. I know that by connecting people to nature we have the power to make an environmental difference on a global scale. One of our ambitions is to transform entire supply chains for some of the world s biggest commodities which impact on the places and species you and I care about. To be successful in this task, we will need to work in partnership with local communities, Indigenous peoples, farmers, governments, business and our supporters. As you ll see in this Annual Report, Project Catalyst is a powerful example of this kind of partnership. By developing innovative, precise agriculture techniques we can save money and reduce the amount of fertilisers and pesticides washing off farms and onto the Great Barrier Reef. This work also supports our ongoing Indigenous and scientific partnerships for reef conservation, protecting iconic species like marine turtles and dugongs. We hope our work to protect the Great Barrier Reef will also create solutions for the innumerable species, communities and livelihoods that rely on healthy reefs right across the globe. WWF will continue to work with partners here and around the world to reduce the environmental impact of commodities such as sugar, palm oil, seafood and beef. If we are to achieve our mission to create a world where humans live in harmony with nature, we must also find a way to connect our economy with our environment. Embedding a true value of the natural world is an urgent task that WWF will continue to champion. I know that by connecting people to nature we have the power to make an environmental difference on a global scale. Dermot O Gorman CEO, WWF-Australia WWF-Australia Annual Report

4 our global work WWF is uniquely placed as one of the world s largest and most respected conservation organisations to work locally and internationally with its partners to develop, embrace and implement lasting solutions to the environmental challenges we face. Through our global conservation projects, we can tackle the biggest threats and drivers of biodiversity loss and humanity s ecological footprint, many of which are interlinked. In doing so, we can ensure that people and nature thrive in a stable environment for generations to come. Our lives depend on it. Global Mission WWF s mission is to stop the degradation of the planet s natural environment and to build 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 Global Biodiversity Goal Places Biodiversity is protected and well managed in the world s most outstanding natural places. We will conserve most of life on Earth if we manage to conserve a representative sample of biomes and habitat types found in the Global 200 ecoregions. In coming years, WWF will focus on the most biologically important ecoregions, whilst ensuring representation across biomes. There are 35 WWF Priority Places around the globe. Species Populations of the most ecologically, economically and culturally important species will be restored and thriving in the wild. Many species are of special concern because conserving their habitat alone will not guarantee their future survival. WWF is focusing its efforts on conserving species that are of special importance ecologically (for example, key parts of the food chain that help regenerate habitats), economically (commercial value), and culturally (important icons or demonstrate broader conservation needs). By focusing on a small set of species, and by conserving the places they live in, WWF hopes that most of the other species sharing the planet will also be conserved. There are 36 WWF Priority Species around the world. Global Footprint Goal By 2020, humanity s global footprint will fall below its 2000 level and continue its downward trend, specifically in the areas of: Energy/carbon footprint Commodities (crops, meat, fish and wood) footprint Water footprint Project Catalyst s dedicated cane farmers in Queensland Coca-Cola Foundation See page 6 for details

5 We are meant to live in a world which we share, and we are meant to live as members of one family. Archbishop Desmond Tutu at WWF s 50th Anniversary celebration

6 CASE StuDY Saving the Great Barrier Reef Pollution, poor fishing practices and climate change threaten one of the world s greatest marine assets the Great Barrier Reef. However, WWF is supporting a range of practical, legislative and scientific measures that are bringing urgent relief. Through Project Catalyst, WWF is promoting cutting-edge farming practices that both reduce pollution and improve productivity. We are working with sugarcane growers responsible for more than 15,000 hectares to cut fertiliser and pesticide use, and ensure cleaner water run-off to the reef. This farming initiative boosts the Reef Rescue program that WWF has been helping to roll out since 2007 a program that now involves some 3,600 farms spanning 1.2 million hectares. Efforts to cut reef pollution have seen more than 2,000 kilometres of new fencing erected to minimise erosion, and 562,000 hectares of land converted to nature refuges. Reforms to Australia s pesticide laws, announced this year after concerted WWF advocacy, will invigorate these practical efforts. New government policy puts the onus back on the pesticide industry to prove its chemicals are safe. WWF has also helped to secure a $175 million government reform package to ban outdated farm chemical practices, increase farmer assistance and invest in worldleading pollution monitoring and reporting. At least 2,600 farmers have improved their management of an estimated 12 million hectares as a result. At the scientific level, WWF is working along the Great Barrier Reef coast with local communities, Traditional Owners, government and James Cook University staff to learn more about the dangerous fibropapilloma virus threatening young green turtles. Our team is monitoring and tagging turtles, and supporting research into water quality and turtle health to find a solution to this emerging threat. Green turtle sampling, Cardwell, Qld Jurgen Freund

7 roll call of AChievement WWF-Australia is active at home and abroad protecting threatened species, their habitats, and the livelihoods of Indigenous peoples who depend upon these rich natural resources. Our groundbreaking partnerships, advocacy and practical programs are transforming government policies, land management and consumer behaviour to create a more sustainable future for all. endosulfan banned & deregistered Reforming pesticide laws We helped secure a Federal Government commitment to reform pesticide laws to better protect human and environmental health. This will put the onus on the pesticide industry to prove its chemicals are safe an important step in reducing chemical run-off onto the Great Barrier Reef. Similar reforms in Europe led to hundreds of dangerous chemicals being deregistered. WWF also successfully advocated for the APVMA (Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority) to ban the insecticide endosulfan. The decision means that this chemical will be deregistered and existing stocks phased out of use in Australian horticulture, cotton and macadamia nut production within two years turtles tagged & monitored Turtle rescue mission We are working with local communities, Traditional Owners, governments and James Cook University along the Great Barrier Reef coast to learn more about the dangerous fibropapilloma virus that is threatening young green turtles. Together with our partners, we monitored and tagged more than 70 endangered turtles this year, and WWF continues to support research into water quality and turtle health to try to find a solution to this emerging threat. Sweet relief for reef Our pioneering collaboration with industry partners in Great Barrier Reef catchments is improving the sustainability of sugarcane production to benefit the environment. Project Catalyst involves more than 50 sugarcane growers, millers, natural resource management groups and the Coca-Cola Foundation in promoting cutting edge farm practices to cut pollution and improve productivity. The reduced fertiliser and pesticide use across 15,000 hectares of cane land is producing cleaner run-off water to the reef and increased yields. The project earned this year s Sustainability Award for an outstanding sustainability partnership from the Queensland Premier and won the 2010 Banksia Environmental Award for sustainable agriculture and food. research uncovers new information Protecting rare dolphins We collaborated with ING Direct to cast the spotlight on the rare Australian snubfin dolphin and this year funded hundreds of hours of research. Important new information on Kimberley dolphin populations is improving our understanding of the habitat, status and management needs of this species. WWF also advocated for new protected areas of dolphin habitat in Roebuck Bay and nominated the snubfin as a threatened species under Australian law. WWF-Australia Annual Report

8 CASE StuDY Conserving Australia s international biodiversity hotspot WWF s decade-long commitment to one of the globe s 34 most important biodiversity hotspots has produced a worldclass plan to guide future conservation work to protect the Southwest Australia Ecoregion. WWF has mapped a network of priority zones for conservation action across Southwest Australia, promoting better ways for WWF to focus attention across Southwest Australia s diverse landscapes. These zones highlight the most important areas for biodiversity protection and cover almost half the region an area the size of Norway (more than 320,000 square kilometres). This process lays the groundwork for strengthening relationships with our conservation partners to identify the most effective conservation strategies. WWF continues to work with landholders throughout Southwest Australia to protect and manage some of the region s most important habitats and species. During the past year, more than 3,200 hectares of high conservation value bushland was protected, including threatened ecological communities and habitat supporting the endangered Carnaby s black cockatoo. In partnership with the Western Australian Government, WWF has also installed 16 motion-sensor cameras to better monitor and manage the threatened wheatbelt population of black-flanked rock wallabies. The cameras have zoomed in on potential predators, including foxes and feral cats, and will help to determine the best ways to conserve the remaining wallabies. Numbat in Dryandra forest,southwest Australia Ecoregion Fredy Mercay / WWF

9 340,000ha IPA declared Growing the national estate WWF was instrumental in convincing the Australian Government to expand our system of national parks and other protected areas. WWF has been working closely with Traditional Owner groups to secure new Indigenous Protected Areas (IPAs) in the Kimberley region, a biodiversity stronghold. In May, the Wanjina Wunggurr community declared an IPA covering more than 340,000 hectares of the Kimberley, which will give local people greater opportunities to manage their land for future generations. 266 ha bushland protected 33 Indigenous rangers trained Saving WA bushland WWF has been working with private landholders in the Western Australian wheatbelt and south of Perth to protect critical habitats. We are in the final stages of negotiating the conservation of more than 3,000 hectares of critical bushland in the Southwest Australia Ecoregion that contains threatened ecological communities and habitat for threatened species like the Carnaby s black cockatoo. On the southern urban fringes of Perth, WWF has also contributed to the protection of 266 hectares of bushland surrounding the Ramsar listed Peel-Yalgorup System wetlands, which annually attract hundreds of migratory shorebirds. Sharing our skills WWF is introducing new technology and skills to support the conservation efforts of Traditional Landowners in Western Australia. We delivered a series of motionsensor camera workshops to 33 Indigenous rangers in the One Arm Point and Bidyadanga regions of the Kimberley to help them monitor and manage native animals, including the threatened bilby. WWF has also been using the cameras in partnership with landholders in Southwest Australia. Earth Hour a turn-on The global Earth Hour campaign reached new heights this year, with a record 135 countries and hundreds of millions of people taking part around the world. In Australia, more than 8.75 million people switched off their lights as awareness of Earth Hour grew to 97 per cent across the country. Some 16.6 million Australians have undertaken to participate in the future. supported by 3 million australians Tackling climate change WWF joined forces with community advocacy groups to establish the Say Yes Australia campaign that called for a price on carbon to reduce Australia s greenhouse emissions. The campaign organised nationwide rallies and advertising campaigns, brought together prominent Australians and won the support of three million Australians. WWF also coordinated leading business people and economists to endorse an open letter supporting a carbon price. Our efforts culminated in the Multiparty Parliamentary Committee on Climate Change agreeing to legislate for a carbon price by the end of 2011, clean energy funding for renewable energy sources and a carbon reduction target by Improving marine management As part of the Australian Coral Triangle Alliance, WWF is establishing partnerships between Australian universities and training institutes in Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands to ensure a greater focus in their curricula on marine resource management. This project is developing tailored tropical marine resource management training courses and equipping local teachers to run them. WWF is also leading the development of the Coral Triangle Climate Adaptation Marketplace, which will develop and secure finance for new on-ground climate adaptation research. WWF-Australia Annual Report

10 CASE StuDY Sustaining livelihoods in the Coral Triangle The Coral Triangle contains more than half the world s coral reefs and over one-third of its coral reef fish species. Collectively, these natural assets support the health and livelihoods of around 240 million people. WWF is working to protect the unique wildlife of the Coral Triangle and to create sustainable economic opportunities for its people and communities. We contributed to the development of the Australian Government s $2.5 million Coral Triangle Support Package. It includes direct support for initiatives instigated by WWF and our long-term partners to build the capacity of local people to better manage their environment while improving community livelihoods. One such partner, the Tetepare Descendants Association in the Solomon Islands, oversees the management of marine and coastal areas on and around Tetepare Island. Funding under the support package is enabling the association to complete a range of marine surveys, the data from which will inform ongoing conservation and management. The surveys will assess the stocks of fish and other marine species such as marine turtles to determine sustainable harvesting numbers, that will enable those communities to manage their local resources sustainably. Dorothy fishing in her boat, Old Michi village Solomon Islands WWF South Pacific / WWF-Canon

11 action Plan addresses urgent threats raised awareness 4 fisheries certified partnered for sustainable FOOD supply chains Investing in kangaroo and wallaby fight-back WWF has estimated that it will cost approximately $290 million to recover Australia s 21 threatened kangaroo and wallaby species over the next decade. WWF s Action Plan for Threatened Australian Macropods outlines what is needed to achieve species recovery. It argues that renewed investment and research is urgently needed to address threats such as predation by introduced animals such as foxes and cats. This will not only benefit threatened macropods but also a range of native animals facing similar threats. Standing tall with forests WWF is helping to raise consumer awareness of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) eco-label through our partnerships with Kimberly-Clark Australia & New Zealand (makers of Kleenex, Kleenex Cottonelle, Wondersoft, Thick & Thirsty and Viva Paper Towel products) and Bunnings. Both companies stock a range of FSC certified products and are helping to drive awareness of the importance of sustainable timber and paper sourcing. WWF also continues to work with companies like Kimberly-Clark Australia & New Zealand, Bunnings, Australian Paper and Elders Forestry as part of our Global Forest and Trade Network, which aims to eliminate illegal logging and to improve forest management. Netting a future catch WWF continues to ensure that major fisheries on our shores are certified by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), an independent organisation that rewards sustainable fishing. Our submissions have seen the Ross Sea Toothfish Fishery, Spencer Gulf Prawn Fishery, Australian Mackerel Icefish Fishery and the Aker BioMarine Antarctica Krill Fishery certified for the first time or recertified. Certification gives buyers and consumers a means of identifying and purchasing seafood from sustainable fisheries and boosts WWF s efforts to create markets for sustainable seafood. Sustainable seafood sales WWF has partnered with Coles to improve the sustainability of its seafood supply chain and to help educate consumers about more responsible seafood choices. We are also working with Coles suppliers to increase the sustainability of their products. Over time and with technical assistance from WWF, Coles will be seeking to ensure that all its own-brand seafood and seafood products, including fresh, frozen and canned products, are harvested from sustainable sources. 1st unified RECOvERY plan 3,000 people received food, MEDicinES & shelter teachers trained Supporting tiger recovery WWF-Australia supporters and our corporate partner Factorie played an important role in the Global Tiger Initiative, which mobilised global support to arrest the decline of this threatened species. The generosity of WWF-Australia donors and Factorie helped WWF to support the establishment of the Global Tiger Recovery Program. It brings together all 13 states of the tiger s range to create the first unified tiger recovery plan. Emergency aid for Pakistan The generous contributions of WWF-Australia supporters to our Pakistan floods appeal enabled WWF-Pakistan staff to provide food, medicines and shelter to approximately 3,000 people. This delivered vital relief to communities that have been integral to our community based conservation projects for the Indus River dolphin and other endangered species. Conserving precious mangroves As part of WWF s AusAID support for sustainable livelihoods in Western Melanesia, and in partnership with local NGO s, Provincial Government and University of PNG, we helped develop a mangrove resource manual for primary school teachers. Aspects covered include adaptation, livelihoods and rehabilitation of mangroves. Teachers have been trained and have successfully trialled the manual in schools in the East Hiri area of Central Province of PNG. With strong support from the Provincial Government it may be incorporated into the national curriculum. WWF-Australia Annual Report

12 The future in in focus WWF-Australia WWF-Australia has a vital has role a vital to role play to in play WWF s in WWF s international international efforts efforts to protect to protect biodiversity biodiversity and contain and contain humanity s humanity s footprint. footprint. We have We a reputation have a reputation for engaging for engaging partners, partners, developing developing innovative innovative solutions solutions and delivering and delivering sustainable sustainable results. results. To capitalise To capitalise on on WWF-Australia s strengths, strengths, we will we concentrate will concentrate our resources resources during during the next the next five years five on years a select on a number select number of key High of key Impact High Impact Initiatives. Initiatives. Our six Our priority six priority High Impact High Impact Initiatives Initiatives in Australia in Australia and and throughout throughout the Pacific the Pacific region region lever the lever considerable the considerable power of power the WWF of the network. WWF network. They bring They together bring together Indigenous Indigenous knowledge, knowledge, effective effective on-ground on-ground actions, actions, policy reform, policy reform, and partnerships and partnerships to inspire to inspire change change on on an unprecedented unprecedented scale to scale achieve to achieve our mission our mission - to build - to a build a future in future which in humans which humans live in harmony live in harmony with nature. with nature. Residents Residents of Long Tuyo of Long benefit Tuyo from benefit WWF s from Kutai WWF s Barat Kutai project Barat in project Borneo in Borneo which helps which communities helps communities secure land secure tenure land rights tenure and rights livelihood and livelihood skills skills WWF-Canon WWF-Canon / Simon Rawles / Simon Rawles WWF-Australia Annual Report

13 high impact Initiatives WWF-Australia s Strategic Plan maintains our proud tradition of leading from the front. It identifies where we stand to have the greatest impact and influence, and highlights the unique contributions we can make in our region. WWF- Australia commits to accelerating action to create a more secure and sustainable future. 1 Jurgen Freund / WWF-Canon Dejan Stojanovic / Birds Australia Alain Compost / WWF-Canon 2 3 Great Barrier Reef Our vision: to boost the resilience of the Great Barrier Reef by reforming land and sea-based industries, and ensuring that the reef can support viable communities as well as healthy populations of turtles, dugongs and dolphins. This will rely on strong Traditional Owner engagement and the sustainable use of marine and terrestrial resources. To realise this vision, WWF-Australia will: reduce pollution in key catchments by fast-tracking the adoption of farming best practice; end poor fishing practices; and build Indigenous partnerships focused on the sustainable use of marine resources and support for species recovery. Southwest Australia Our vision: to ensure a diverse and continuous network of natural landscapes cross the Southwest Australia Ecoregion. This mosaic will be interspersed with a range of socially and economically productive land uses that support these diverse and healthy environments. To realise this vision, WWF-Australia will: help landholders to continue land restoration through opportunities like carbon farming; target projects that aid the recovery of key flagship species; and protect remaining native vegetation, inspire climate change adaptation and identify potential landscape connectivity projects. Heart of Borneo Our vision: to contribute to the development of a best-practice green economy in he equatorial rainforests of Borneo by creating a network of protected areas, productive forests and other sustainable land uses. This will include integrated spatial planning, efforts to reduce carbon emissions from deforestation and degradation, supporting sustainable livelihoods, and targeted species conservation. To realise this vision, WWF-Australia will: engage with the public sector to influence policies and programs, including securing support for a roadmap to a sustainable green economy that will engage local communities, public and private sectors; develop and support on-ground flagship species recovery projects that involve all stakeholders; and engage with the Australian private sector to reduce unsustainable practices by linking to sustainable local production and encouraging sustainable finance standards.

14 mapping WWF-Australia s high impact initiatives 3 Heart of Borneo Covers 220,000 km 2 of equatorial rain forest including some of the most biologically diverse habitats on Earth. It is one of only two places on Earth where elephants, orang-utans and rhinoceros share the same territory. B 5 market transformation Commodities and sectors FORESts timber; pulp and paper PartnERShips business & industry, Indigenous partners, community livelihoods FishERies seafood AgricultuRE palm oil, sugarcane & livestock (beef & dairy) SouthWESt AustRAlia ECOREgion Covers a total of 686,871 km 2, which equates to approximately 27% of the total area of Western Australia or 9% of the total area of Australia. This region has the highest concentration of rare and endangered species in Australia.

15 4 climate change renewable energy CORAl Triangle and South WESt Pacific stretches across six countries in Southeast Asia and Melanesia (Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Timor Leste), the Coral Triangle contains the richest marine ecosystems on Earth. 6 emission reductions climate change adaptation 1 The Great BarriER REEF is the world s longest continuous barrier reef and one of the most diverse and remarkable ecosystems in the world. It is also one of the most loved with enormous community support for its protection. C 60 2 A

16 4 Cat Holloway / WWF-Canon Edward Parker / WWF-Canon Adam Oswell / WWF-Canon 5 6 Coral Triangle and South West Pacific Our vision: to ensure that the oceans and coasts of the Coral Triangle and South West Pacific, the epicentre of global marine biodiversity, remain vibrant and healthy sources of food and livelihoods for generations to come. To realise this vision, WWF-Australia will: demonstrate how to protect marine and coastal environments and assist coastal communities to adapt to the impacts of climate change; establish a range of partnerships to improve fishing practices; and identify with all stakeholders potential Marine Protected Areas and deliver new marine parks which will provide fish breeding grounds, and have a direct positive impact on community livelihoods. Market Transformation Our vision: to ensure that businesses and markets offer products that contribute to economic and social development and safeguard Earth s biodiversity. We will concentrate on improving practices and environmental outcomes within key commodity groups: sugar, beef, seafood, palm oil, pulp, paper and tropical timber. To realise this vision, WWF-Australia will: encourage businesses to drive the demand for sustainably produced commodities; introduce policy reforms that remove perverse subsidies and improve product traceability; and promote WWF s sustainable choices to consumers. Climate Change Our vision: to reduce global pollution to limit ocean acidification and keep global warming to 1.5ºC. This will help to avoid the worst impacts of climate change on iconic places like the Great Barrier Reef and species such as marine turtles. To realise this vision, WWF-Australia will: contribute to Australia having a national low pollution action plan out to 2050, including a target of 25% emission reductions from 1990 levels by 2020; contribute to putting Australia on a pathway to 100% renewable energy by 2050; contribute to Australia introducing low pollution action plans in key agricultural sectors; and support WWF International s work in the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and other key fora to ensure that the Australian Government makes strong commitments to climate change mitigation. Building on innovative programs A B C 60 Adopting priority High Impact Initiatives does not mean that WWF-Australia strays from its long-standing conservation commitments. In fact, we intend to heighten our focus on the following areas. In Antarctica and the Southern Ocean (A), we will seek to expand the network of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), promote fisheries best practices, address illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, and integrate climate change adaptation strategies into ongoing management. In the Kimberley (B), our focus is on growing the MPA network and safeguarding special terrestrial tracts of land through measures such as Indigenous Protected Areas. Earth Hour s global success story began in Sydney in 2007 and Australia will continue to lead the way by building on the success of the inaugural WWF Earth Hour Awards (C) and inspire people from all over Australia and the world to connect with nature and live sustainably year round. We will also look to further innovate in areas where WWF-Australia can make a significant contribution to conservation.

17 We have to find a new way to forge connections with nature. We live in an increasingly urbanised society that is largely ignorant of the wonders that inspire us. And we live in an economy that is still often stubbornly indifferent to the natural systems upon which it depends. WWF International Director General, Jim Leape WWF-Australia Annual Report 2011

18 Many hands make WWF work WWF-Australia s commitment to conservation is matched only by the commitment of our loyal supporters and corporate partners. Our unique approach is founded on positive relationships and teamwork on the connections capable of producing powerful change. By pooling our collective resources, passion and expertise, we are encouraging a deeper respect for the wonders of our natural world together. Kimberly-Clark Australia & New Zealand ANZ Our loyal supporters & partners Faithful supporters are the cornerstone of WWF-Australia s conservation work and we delight in sharing our love of the natural world. Not only do our supporters invest financially in our projects; they also spread word of our campaigns and community events far and wide, increasing our reach and effectiveness. And there is now a range of interactive ways for us to connect with our loyal followers through our revamped website, Living Planet magazine, Futuremakers e-newsletters, social media and WWF s new Living Planet Bequest Society, which recognises the legacies of our generous bequestors. Glen Watts, Managing Director, Kimberly-Clark Australia & New Zealand and Gilly Llewellyn, Director of Conservation, WWF- Australia with FSC certified Kleenex Cottonelle toilet tissue. Achieving our ambitious conservation goals also depends on business and industry cooperation, and in this arena WWF has some ardent allies. Next year we will engage with our corporate partners like never before through our sustainable business membership program, which connects like-minded businesses on green innovation and environment issues. In each of these ways, WWF will continue to generate interest and investment in conservation, develop new relationships and celebrate our shared successes. Doug mclean/ WWF-Aus Although I can t give a great deal on a regular basis, by leaving WWF a legacy, I know I can have an impact far beyond anything I have been able to do during the course of my life. Holly Smith, WWF bequestor with WWF panda mascot Holly Smith, WWF bequestor 18 WWF-Australia Annual Report 2011

19 Amelia Kelly/ WWF-Aus Our talented team WWF-Australia s long-term success relies upon our ability to attract and retain the best people highly skilled employees who are committed and passionate about achieving our shared conservation goals. WWF is dedicated to developing a high-performance culture that is reflected in progressive workplace practices. We invest in our staff by encouraging flexible work arrangements, attractive working conditions, health and wellbeing policies, and paid parental leave. Our cross-disciplinary teams are characterised by strong leadership, innovative thinking and spirited collaboration. Members of the WWF-Australia team gear up for Earth Hour 2011 In 2011, a concerted effort to reduce WWF s own ecological footprint will engage employees in sustainability measures like never before. WWF will also lead by example when it comes to respect for diversity in the workplace and within our partnerships through the continuation of our Cross Cultural Awareness program. WWF-Intl/WWF-Canon Our reputation With a commitment to conservation spanning 50 years, WWF is a well established and trusted global brand. Our reputation remains one of our greatest assets, coupled with our distinctive panda logo. To inspire and motivate a new generation of Australians, WWF must work harder to raise its voice above the din. Consistency in our messages and our approach is vital if we are to increase both our audience and our influence. Archbishop Rr Desmond Tutu high fiving at the WWF 50th Anniversary Gala celebrations in Zurich 29th April Throughout the next year we will use new vehicles and avenues, including our revamped website and social media applications, to strengthen our community of supporters. We will continue to do what we do best imbue our practical projects with the ethics and values upon which our reputation is founded and which will serve us well for the next 50 years. 50 years of the WWF logo WWF-Australia Annual Report

20 corporate governance board of directors Denis Saunders, AM, BSc (Hons), PhD President; Member, Finance, Audit & Risk Management Committee; Member, Program and Conservation Committee; Member, The Nominating & Governance Committee. Founding Member, The Wentworth Group of Concerned Scientists; Founding Member, Board of Directors since 2002; Chair, Sara Halvedene Foundation; former Member, Australian Heritage Council and Member, The Wentworth Group of Concerned Scientists. Andrew Burbidge, BSc (Hons), PhD Director; Chair, Program and Conservation Committee; Member, Board of Directors since Chair, WWF Western Australia Advisory Committee; Chair, Threatened Species Scientific Committee (Western Australia) and Chair, Gorgon Barrow Island Net Conservation Benefits Advisory Board. Anthony Fitzwilliams Hyde Director; Member, The Nominating & Governance Committee. Member, Board of Directors since 2005; Board Member, Abercrombie & Kent (Australia) Pty. Ltd and Former Board Member, Recreational Tourism Pty Ltd. Linda Funnell-Milner, LLB, DipEd Director; Vice President; Chair, The Nominating & Governance Committee; Member, Finance, Audit & Risk Management Committee. Member, Board of Directors since 2009; Corporate sustainability consultant and expert, specialising in greenhouse, energy and carbon footprints; former Chair, GRI Stakeholder Council (Amsterdam) and Member, Board of Uniting Care NSW ACT. Paul Harris, M.A., F.Fin Director; Member, The Nominating & Governance Committee. Member, Board of Directors since 2010; Chairman, Fulcrum Capital Partners Ltd and Director, Wilson HTM Ltd. Peter Kingston, BCom, LLB, CA, FTIA Director; Chair, Finance, Audit & Risk Management Committee. Member, Board of Directors since 2006; former Corporate Tax Partner, KPMG; and former Member, Board of KPMG. Diccon Loxton, BA, LLB Director; Secretary; Member, Program and Conservation Committee. Member, Board of Directors since 2004; Partner, Allens Arthur Robinson solicitors, since 1984; Director, Banking and Financial Services Law Association; Governor, Ascham School Limited and Chairman, Australian Museum Foundation. WWF-Australia is a not-for-profit organisation governed by a Board of Directors and has a membership of approximately 80 Governors. The Board oversees performance and compliance and ensures effective governance and leadership. Our Governors are experts in their fields and serve as WWF champions. Robert Purves, AM, BCom Director; Member, Board of Directors since 2010; Former President, WWF-Australia, Former Board Member, WWF International. Founding Member, The Wentworth Group of Concerned Scientists; Chairman, Purves Environmental Fund; Chairman, Sustainable Business Australia; Director, The Peter Cullen Water Trust; Patron, Lizard Island Research Station; Governor, Australian Youth Climate Coalition and Former Chairman, DCA Group Limited. Brent Wallace, BCom, GAICD Director; Member, Program and Conservation Committee; Member, Finance, Audit & Risk Management Committee. Member, Board of Directors since 2006; CEO and founder, Galileo Kaleidoscope; Non-Executive Board Director, Blackmores Ltd and former Managing Director, Ogilvy & Mather, Australia. Dedee Woodside, BSc (Hons), PhD, GAIDC Director; Member, Program and Conservation Committee. Member, Board of Directors since 2007; Managing Director of a consultancy (Corporate & Community Sustainability International), Wildlife Ecologist specialising in community engagement, development and natural resource management; Deputy Chair of the Invasive Animal Cooperative Research Centre; Member, Board of the Sydney Metropolitan Catchment Management Authority, Member Australian National Animal Welfare Committee and Chair, Great Ape Futures Fund Australia. PatROn Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce AC Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia. executive team The Executive Team drives strategic direction for WWF-Australia s present and future. This direction is detailed in our WWF-Australia Strategic Plan , which is approved by the Board of Directors. Executive Team members lead and manage both their functional areas and the organisation as a whole to achieve high performance at low risk. 20 WWF-Australia Annual Report 2011

21 PRinCipAL OFFICERS Dermot M. O Gorman, EMBA(Hons), MSc, BSc (Hons) Dip Sc Chief Executive Officer, WWF-Australia Dermot O Gorman was appointed as Chief Executive of WWF-Australia in August 2010, bringing more than 20 years of conservation experience to the role. Since then, Dermot has led the organisation through a comprehensive review of its programs, and set a new strategic direction for the organisation s conservation, fundraising and communications. He joined WWF-UK in 1998 as Head of Government and Aid Agency Partnerships. In 2001, Dermot moved to Fiji as the Regional Representative of WWF in the South Pacific saw Dermot begin work at WWF International in Switzerland as the Deputy Director, Asia Pacific Program and in 2005 he took over as the Country Representative of WWF China. COMMITTEES Finance, Audit & Risk Management Committee It is the role of the Finance, Audit & Risk Management Committee to assist the Board to provide oversight of WWF-Australia s financial and risk management programs. Program and Conservation Committee It is the role of the Program and Conservation Committee to assist the Board to provide oversight on the business of the organisation, including conservation, media and marketing. The The Nominating & Governance Committee It is the role of the The Nominating & Governance Committee to ensure that the most credible, diverse and committed individuals are in a position to influence the strategic outcomes of the organisation in the most appropriate way - the right people in the right place. Dr Ghislaine Llewellyn, PhD, MSc, BS (Hons) Conservation Director Dr Ghislaine (Gilly) Llewellyn spent a decade studying coral reefs around the world and was involved in a number of expeditions and development projects before joining WWF- Indonesia in She subsequently worked with WWF USA as their senior marine scientist, leading conservation planning in East Africa, the Sulu-Sulawesi Sea, Fiji and the north coast of New Guinea. Gilly also contributed to WWF International s policy work, and assisted in WWF s post-tsunami response in Aceh before joining WWF-Australia in As Conservation Director of WWF-Australia, Gilly has led the application of a scientific approach to building a network of marine protected areas for Australia s oceans. KEY SERviCE PROviDERS Allens Arthur Robinson Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited Baker & McKenzie (Earth Hour) Scientific support Ethinvest Pty Ltd PricewaterhouseCoopers WWF is a science based organisation. We pride ourselves on the rigour of our work. Our impact depends on the quality of our science, and we are fortunate in having the help of many of Australia s scientists. We would like to thank those scientists and acknowledge their contribution. There are too many to mention, but they help us in many ways participating in workshops, reviewing and contributing to our publications, and giving advice and information on the latest research. governors WWF-Australia has a membership of 81 committed Governors, who are charged with actively promoting and supporting the objectives for which WWF was established. Ms Lyn Allison Dr Alan Bartholomai Cr Michael Berwick, AM Mr Ken Boundy Mr Greg Bourne Mr Peter Bridgman Dr Margaret Brock Dr Andrew Burbidge Mr William Burrell, AM Mrs Sidonie Carpenter Mr Richard Cassels Mr Michael Chilcott Mr Peter Cosier Professor Bart Currie Ms Perri Cutten Professor Stephen Davies Professor Christopher Dickman Mrs Kate Dowling Ms Danielle Ecuyer Dr Colin Filer Dr Guy Fitzhardinge Prof. Tim Flannery Ms Linda Funnell-Milner Professor Stephen Garnett Professor Arthur Georges Mrs Margaret Gibson Dr Jane Gilmour,OAM Mr Rob Gordon Mr Piers Grove Mr Michael Hamson Mrs Alison Hanson Dr Ronnie Harding Mrs Barbara Hardy, AO Mr Paul Harris Mr Ken Hickson The Hon. Robert Hill Ms Elizabeth Ho Professor Stephen Hopper Mr Tony Hyams Mr Anthony Hyde The Hon John Kerin, AM Mr Jason Kimberley Mr Peter Kingston Councillor Robert Kok Ms Holly Lindsay Mr Diccon Loxton Dr Don McFarlane Mr Michael McFarlane Mrs Marian Micalizzi Mr John Mooney Assoc Professor Susan Moore Mr David Moyle, AM Dr Warren Musgrave Mr Anthony Nicholas Mrs Christina Nicholas Ms Louise O Halloran Mr Brad Orgill The Hon Justice Michael Pembroke Dr Melissa Perry, QC Professor Hugh Possingham Professor Bob Pressey Mr Robert Purves, AM Mr Edward Rowley Mr Paul Sattler, OAM Denis Saunders, AM Ms Kerryn Schrank Dr Sandra Schuster Mr Simon Spellicy Mr Andrew Stock Mr Alan Sweeney Assoc Professor Luca Tacconi Mr Peter Thomas Mr Keith Tuffley Mr Keith Walkerden Mr Brent Wallace Mr Ivan Wheen Mr Hunter White Mr Martijn Wilder Mr Brian Wills-Johnson Dr Dedee Woodside Mrs Susan Young WWF-Australia Annual Report

22 financial statements Independent auditor s report to the the Board of Directors of the World Wide Fund for Nature Australia (WWF). Auditor s report on the financial report The summary financial statements, of World Wide Fund for Nature Australia, comprising the summary balance sheet as at 30 June 2011, the summary statement of comprehensive income and summary statement of changes in equity for the year then ended are derived from the audited financial report of World Wide Fund for Nature Australia for the year ended 30 June We expressed an unmodified auditor s opinion on that financial report in our auditor s report dated 19 October The summary financial statements do not contain all the disclosures required by Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Act 2001, the NSW Charitable Fundraising Act 1991, the NSW Charitable Fundraising Regulation 2008 and the Australian Council for International Development Code of Conduct applied in the preparation of audited financial report of World Wide Fund for Nature Australia. Reading the summary financial statements, therefore is not a substitute for reading the audited financial report of World Wide Fund for Nature Australia. The responsibility of the Directors for the summary financial statements The Directors of the Board are responsible for the preparation of the summary of the audited financial report on the basis described in Note 1. Auditor s responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the summary financial statements based on our procedures, which were conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards ASA810 Engagements to Report on Summary Financial Statements. PricewaterhouseCoopers Chartered Accountants Shannon Maher Partner Sydney 19th October Auditor s Opinion In our opinion, the summary financial statements derived from the audited financial report of World Wide Fund for Nature Australia for the year ended 30 June 2011 are consistent in all material respects, with that audited financial report, on the basis described in Note 1. Basis of Accounting and Restriction on Distribution and Use Without modifying our opinion, we draw attention to Note 1 of the summary financial statements, which describes the basis of accounting. The summary financial statements has been prepared to assist World Wide Fund for Nature Australia to meet the requirements of Corporations Act As a result, the summary financial statements may not be suitable for another purpose. Our report is intended solely for the Directors of the Board of World Wide Fund for Nature Australia. Expenditure analysis 2010 and % Conservation Program 6% Community Education 8% Fundraising Investment in New Supporters 14% Fundraising Communication and Services 11% Administration 56% Conservation Program 7% Community Education 11% Fundraising Investment in New Supporters 15% Fundraising Communication and Services 11% Administration 20,000,000 20,000,000 15,000,000 15,000,000 10,000,000 10,000, Total Expenditure $18,364,018* 5,000, Total Expenditure $18,471,882 5,000,000 *Ex unrealised losses/gains on investments. 22 WWF-Australia Annual Report 2011

23 Statement of comprehensive income for the year ended 30 June 2011 Revenue 2011 $ 2010 $ Donations and gifts monetary and non-monetary 13,867,399 12,725,231 Legacies and bequests 1,202, ,000 Grants AusAID 250, ,000 Other Australian 1,091,983 1,048,639 Other overseas 2,574,528 2,515,905 Other income 407, ,962 Total Revenue 19,394,014 17,205,737 Expenditure International aid and development programs Expenditure International programs Funds to international programs 1,185, ,306 Program support costs 368, ,297 Total international aid and development programs expenditure 1,554, ,603 Domestic programs expenditure Funds to domestic programs 8,743,147 10,656,719 Community education 1,314,515 1,067,090 Fundraising costs Public 4,757,291 3,990,881 Government, multilateral and private Realised loss on investments 7,979 Unrealised gain on investments (5,085) Accountability and administration 2,094,596 2,031,725 Total domestic programs expenditure 16,917,528 17,741,330 Total Expenditure 18,471,882 18,358,933 Excess/(shortfall) of revenue over expenditure 922,132 (1,153,196) Other comprehensive income 50,838 66,070 Total comprehesive income/(expense) for the year 972,970 (1,087,126) During the year to 30 June 2011, WWF-Australia had no transactions in the Evangelistic, Political or Religious Proselytisation programs category. During the year to 30 June 2011, WWF-Australia had no category of income or expenditure required to be disclosed in accordance with the ACFID Code of Conduct other than as shown above. Income for the year ended 30 June % Individual Supporters 7% Government Grants 13% WWF Network 6% Corporations 6% Legacies 2% Trusts and Foundations 2% Interest and Dividends Received Ttotal Income 2011 $19,394,014 WWF-Australia Annual Report

24 Financial statements cont d Balance Sheet as at 30 June 2011 Assets Current assets Cash and cash equivalents 2011 $ 3,873, $ 2,922,611 Trade and other receivables 351,103 85,093 Other financial assets 156, ,507 Total current assets 4,381,249 3,125,211 Non-current assets Other financial assets 2,434,689 2,368,510 Property, plant and equipment 320, ,056 Other non-current assets 50,000 Total non-current assets 2,755,315 2,821,566 Total assets 7,136,564 5,946,777 Liabilities Current liabilities Trade and other payables 1,007, ,715 Provisions 72,682 Total current liabilities 1,079, ,715 Non-current liabilities Provisions 185, ,844 Total non-current liabilities 185, ,844 Total liabilities 1,265,376 1,048,559 Net assets 5,871,188 4,898,218 Equity Reserves 2,061,695 1,233,873 Retained earnings 3,809,493 3,664,345 Total equity 5,871,188 4,898,218 As at 30 June 2011 WWF-Australia had no category of Assets or Liabilities required to be disclosed in accordance with the ACFID Code of Conduct other than as shown above. Statement of Changes in Equity for the year ended 30 June 2011 Balance at 01/07/10 (commencing balance) Excess of revenue over expenses Amount transferred (to)/from reserves Retained earnings Earmarked funds Reserves Investments revaluation Endowment fund Total 3,664,345 1,167,803 66, ,898, , ,132 (776,984) 64, ,000 Investment revaluation 50,838 50,838 Balance at 30/06/11 (year end balance) 3,809,493 1,232, , ,000 5,871,188 WWF-Australia has not provided a Statement of Cash Movements as no single appeal, grant or other form of fundraising for a designated purpose generated 10% or more of the organisation s international aid and development revenue for the financial year. Extracted from Financial Statements 30 June Full financial statements available on request, or via download from WWF-Australia s website 24 WWF-Australia Annual Report 2011

25 WWF-AUSTRALIA SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2011 WWF-Australia is dedicated to best practice. We assess our own performance and activities in the same way that we do those of Australian businesses. In the following pages you will learn how we are tracking in relation to achieving our environmental targets. We are pleased with our progress this year, however WWF- Australia is also developing a more ambitious vision for our sustainability journey. We have convened a sustainability committee to assess our operations so that we can lead by example and meet our existing targets. This report on some of our direct and indirect environmental impacts is guided by the international standard for sustainability reporting, the Global Reporting Initiative. Our Performance Our Greenhouse gas emissions are the single biggest contributor to the environmental footprint of our operations. That s why we have set targets and made commitments to ensure that this part of our environmental footprint is minimised as a priority. These targets include: To reduce WWF-Australia s energy consumption per employee by 30% by 2015 from our 2010 baseline of 1,240 kwh per employee. To reduce our emissions from domestic and international air travel by 50%. Furthermore we have for a number of years made policy commitments which help us reduce our emissions even further. These include: 100% of the electricity purchased by WWF is renewable energy. 100% of greenhouse gas emissions arising from air travel and private vehicle use for work is offset. Our carbon footprint 100% Accredited green power 46% International air travel 39% Domestic air travel 12% electricity 3% Vehicle use WWF-Australia Sustainability Report

26 100% accredited green power 22% reduction AChieved Greenhouse gas emissions Wherever possible, WWF avoids greenhouse gas emissions. We offset using a quality offset scheme that invests in renewable energy or energy efficiency projects that contribute to sustainable development in host countries. WWF s preferred offsets are those generated by the Gold Standard Offset scheme. Office electricity use Our target is to reduce energy consumption per employee by 30% by 2015 from our 2010 baseline of 1,240kWh per employee. In 2010, we reduced overall consumption by 20%, and a further 2% in 2011, although energy consumption per person increased. We are reviewing our target and developing a strategy to ensure that our 2015 target is met. WWF purchases 100% government-accredited GreenPower from Origin Energy for our offices. 36% reduction AChieved Air travel Air travel is the most significant contributor to our carbon footprint. We have reduced our emissions from air travel by 36% to date against a 07/08 baseline and we are on track to achieve our target* of halving emissions by We will continue to focus on ways to reduce air travel. All emissions from air travel are offset with Gold Standard offsets through Climate Friendly. Air travel Domestic air travel International air travel Total target year* 100% carbon offset Vehicle use WWF does not have a vehicle fleet, however a number of our field staff rely on cars. We encourage staff to avoid vehicle use where possible and, if this is impossible, to hire fuel-efficient vehicles. We monitor private and hire car use, and offset emissions annually with Gold Standard offsets. This year the kilometres driven by staff increased by 41% compared to the previous year, largely on account of WWF s work in regional Southwest Australia. We will continue to find ways to reduce vehicle use without compromising the delivery of our conservation goals. Recycling WWF is committed to recycling. Staff are encouraged to reduce waste and we work with our landlords to optimise recycling. Recyclable waste is segregated wherever possible, including obsolete computers and toners. 26 WWF-Australia Sustainability Report 2011

27 22% reduction AChieved Paper use WWF is committed to minimising paper use and purchasing FSC or recycled paper. We ensure that all official documents are available electronically and our extensive use of laptops further reduces the need for printing. Key documents, such as our Annual Report and supporter magazine Living Planet, carry the FSC tree with tick logo. By purchasing FSC paper WWF can be confident that the virgin fibre source has come from forests or plantations that are certified as well managed. In 2011 our paper use decreased by 22% per person compared to last year. Water Water is a small component of our footprint. Staff are encouraged to conserve water and our bathrooms are fitted with flow restrictors and dual-flush toilets. Our employees Members of WWF-Australia staff and Board with a member of the Girringun Traditional Owner group during Indigenous cultural training in Queensland. Employees Attracting and retaining the best people is critical to WWF s effectiveness and we are committed to making WWF a great place to work. This year we continued to build a constructive, high-performance culture. All staff attended workshops to share the results of the 2010 Culture Survey and to set improvement targets. WWF- Australia s values were approved and now underpin everything we do. Training and development focused on emotional intelligence and team-building. This has been critical to developing focused and committed teams. Further leadership and team development training is scheduled for Diversity WWF remains committed to Indigenous engagement. This year a cross-cultural training program, led by our Policy Manager Conservation on Country, was delivered to board members, the CEO and staff. Traditional Owners shared their knowledge to facilitate a deeper understanding of Aboriginal culture and how best to develop close partnerships. As an identified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander position, the Policy Manager Conservation on Country role is invaluable in building a positive approach to workplace diversity. responsible investment Responsible and sustainable investment is a logical extension of WWF-Australia s mission and we are pleased to be the first NGO certified* by the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA). WWF invests in a range of listed securities that are under the direct management of our financial advisor Ethinvest. The responsible investment methodology we use applies to all WWF investments, including cash, fixed interest, Australian shares, international shares and property. The Ethinvest Sustainable Rating System, which WWF-Australia follows, aims to produce a portfolio comprising companies that contribute to the protection and improvement of our environment and a more sustainable society. Companies fall into three categories: green (activities that benefit), white (activities that do no harm) or black (those that damage people or the environment). The portfolio must have no black-rated, % green-rated and 0-50% white-rated investments. *WWF-Australia has been certified by RIAA according to the strict disclosure practices required under the Responsible Investment Certification Program. See for full details. WWF-Australia Sustainability Report

28 Putting our best foot forward Reaching new audiences We will create new ways to inspire and motivate a new generation of Australians and truly realise our collective power to make a difference to the world in which we live. Building a strong network High Impact Initiatives Over the next 5 years, we will accelerate our on-ground conservation and advocacy work, focusing on new priority areas where we have the greatest impact and influence. Annual Report 2011 We will draw strength from WWF s 50 years of rich history, knowledge and experience, harnessing our network of people around the world. Transforming business Through building influential relationships with business and industry, we will continue to create solutions to address the major threats to our natural environments. Why we are here To stop the degradation of the planet s natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature. wwf.org.au 1986 Panda symbol WWF WWF is a registered trademark Cover image: Girringun ranger Chris Muriata with green turtle, Cardwell, Qld Jurgen Freund / WWF-Aus WWF-Australia National Office Level 13, 235 Jones Street, Ultimo NSW 2007 GPO Box 528 Sydney NSW 2001 Walking the talk We will continue to commit to reducing our overall environmental footprint, with an ambitious vision to reduce energy consumption by 30% and emissions from travel by 50% by Tel: Freecall: Fax: enquiries@wwf.org.au Two Earth hour volunteers light candles during Earth Hour WWF/Nina Munn aus wwf.org.au nasa