Focus: Global conservation of endangered species and reducing human impacts on the environment. WWF engages in issues related to climate change, sustainable development, and environmental policies. They work closely with local governments and communities to create long-term solutions.
Key Campaigns: Earth Hour, Stop the Illegal Wildlife Trade, Climate and Energy
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Focus: The protection of birds, their habitats, and biodiversity. BirdLife International has partners in over 100 countries and is the global authority on the status of birds. It also runs various programs like the Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBA) initiative, Preventing Extinctions Program, and Marine Program.
Key Program: Red List Authority for birds, as part of their collaboration with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
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Focus: Protects wildlife and their habitats through science, conservation, and education. WCS manages nearly 200 million acres of protected lands and operates in over 60 countries.
Key Campaigns: Wildlife conservation in the world's most ecologically important regions, including forests, oceans, and savannas. They run iconic zoos like the Bronx Zoo and aquariums to engage the public
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Focus: Rescues and protects animals around the world, ranging from domestic pets to wildlife. IFAW conducts rescue operations during natural disasters, combats wildlife trafficking, and advocates for animal welfare policies globally.
Key Campaigns:Protecting elephants, whales, and other species from poaching and habitat loss, and advocating for stronger animal protection laws.
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Focus:Aims to protect natural habitats worldwide by acquiring and managing land, restoring ecosystems, and reducing the impacts of climate change. Their mission is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends.
Key Campaigns: Tackling climate change, water and land conservation, sustainable agriculture.
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Focus: Conservation of birds and their habitats, with a strong emphasis on engaging people through education, science, and advocacy. Audubon plays a key role in bird monitoring, habitat conservation, and climate-related efforts
Key Campaigns: Audubon’s Birds and Climate Change Report, advocacy for clean energy.
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Focus: Protecting endangered species in North America by influencing policy, ensuring wildlife laws are followed, and restoring natural habitats. Defenders of Wildlife also engage in litigation to defend wildlife protections.
Key Campaigns: Wolves, polar bears, endangered species act protections
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Focus: International network of environmental organizations that fights to protect ecosystems, reduce pollution, and promote sustainable development. They actively campaign against industrial projects that harm biodiversity.
Key Campaigns: Stopping environmental degradation caused by pesticides, protecting biodiversity, fighting climate change
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Focus: PETA fights against animal cruelty in industries like food, clothing, and entertainment. Their campaigns focus on ending animal exploitation, promoting veganism, and shutting down abusive practices in animal research labs.
Key Campaigns: “Go Vegan” initiative, animal rights in fashion, stopping animal testing
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Focus: A nonprofit that works to reduce global consumption of wildlife products (like ivory, rhino horn, and shark fins) and raise awareness about wildlife conservation issues. WildAid’s message is "When the buying stops, the killing can too."
Key Campaigns: Reducing demand for illegal wildlife products, climate change initiatives, ocean conservation efforts
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