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Known worldwide by its panda logo, WWF is the world's
largest independent conservation organisation with
over 4 million supporters and a global network active
in some 100 countries. WWF's mission is to protect
nature and the biological diversity that we all need
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CITES
- The Convention on International Trade in Endangered
Species of wild Fauna and Flora
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CITES
began 1975 and now has a membership of 150 countries
which act by banning commercial international trade
in an agreed list of endangered species and by regulating
and monitoring trade in others that might become endangered.
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WCMC is an independent organisation and has become
a principle source of global biodiversity information.
The website provides information on endangered species
and their status. |
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IUCN, which began in 1948, is the world's largest
conservation-related organisation. Its mission is
to influence, encourage and assist societies throughout
the world to conserve the integrity and diversity
of nature. |
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Society's International Conservation program oversees
field conservation projects in over 50 countries involved
in gathering information, training conservation professionals
and protecting and managing wildlife. |
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ACAP
- Asian Conservation Awareness Programme
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is a multi media international campaign to reduce
the demand for endangered wildlife products. Through
education and information they encourage people worldwide
to take action in support of the natural environment.
ACAP's international Ambassador, Jackie Chan, says
'Please help me to protect the animals, remember,
when the buying stops, the killing can too. |
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