Humanity and Its Impact on the Environment
Charitable Organisations We Believe In and Who They Are
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WWF
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- "WWF is the world’s leading independent conservation organisation. Our mission is to create a world where people and wildlife can thrive together.
To achieve our mission, we're finding ways to help transform the future for the world’s wildlife, rivers, forests and seas; pushing for a reduction in carbon emissions that will avoid catastrophic climate change; and pressing for measures to help people live sustainably, within the means of our one planet." [1]
GreenPeace
- "Greenpeace is a movement of people who are passionate about defending the natural world from destruction. Our vision is a greener, healthier and more peaceful planet, one that can sustain life for generations to come.
We are independent. We don’t accept any funding from governments, corporations or political parties – our work is funded by ordinary people. That means we are free to confront governments and corporations responsible for the destruction of the natural world and push for real change." [2]
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Plastic Oceans
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- "Plastic Oceans International is a US-based 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization whose goal is to end plastic pollution and to foster sustainable communities worldwide. We operate with the belief that we can and must act locally in order to create change globally, and we do so through four key pillars of activity: Education, Activism, Advocacy and Science." [3]
Marine Conservation Society
- "We believe too much is being taken out and too much is being put into our seas. Our scientists, campaigners, volunteers, advocates, data experts, fundraisers, divers and researchers are all passionate about creating a sustainable future for our seas.
The Marine Conservation Society has an impressive past and an exciting future." [4]
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Union of Concerned Scientists
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- "The Union of Concerned Scientists is a national nonprofit organization founded more than 50 years ago by scientists and students at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Our mission: to use rigorous, independent science to solve our planet's most pressing problems. Joining with people across the country, we combine technical analysis and effective advocacy to create innovative, practical solutions for a healthy, safe, and sustainable future." [5]
Rainforest Trust
- "In 1988, three visionary conservationists had a bold plan: to purchase and protect threatened rainforests and save endangered wildlife through community engagement and local partnerships.
Their vision became Rainforest Trust. And over 30 years later, our mission remains the same." [6]
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Fauna and Flora
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- "Established over a century ago, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) is the world’s oldest international wildlife conservation organisation. We have been quietly shaping and influencing conservation practice since our foundation in 1903.
Our focus is on protecting biodiversity (the diversity of life on Earth), which underpins healthy ecosystems and is critical for the life-support systems that humans and all other species rely on." [7]
Earth Island Institute
- "Earth Island Institute supports environmental action projects and helps foster the next generation of environmental leaders in order to achieve solutions to the crises threatening the survival of life on Earth.
Our project leaders work in communities spanning the globe protecting marine life, confronting plastic pollution, preserving forests, helping indigenous leaders protect their sacred sites, restoring wetlands, greening schools, and getting kids outside into nature, to name just a few." [8]
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Centre for Alternative Technology
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- "CAT is an educational charity dedicated to researching and communicating positive solutions for environmental change.
We speak to government and campaigners about policies that would help create a zero carbon Britain; we train students in all aspects of sustainability; we help schoolchildren to understand the importance of action on climate change; and we give advice to householders on what they can do in their own homes." [9]
Young Peoples Trust For the Environment
- "Originally founded in 1982, the Young People's Trust for the Environment is a charity which aims to encourage young people's understanding of the environment and of the need for sustainability.
We want to give young people a real awareness of environmental problems, such as climate change, disappearing wildlife, the pollution of soil, air and water, the destruction of rainforests and wetlands, the spread of desert regions and the misuse of the oceans." [10]
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References:
[1] https://www.wwf.org.uk/who-we-are
[2] https://www.greenpeace.org.uk/about-greenpeace/
[3] https://plasticoceans.org/who-we-are/
[4] https://www.mcsuk.org/who-we-are/
[5] https://www.ucsusa.org/about
[6] https://www.rainforesttrust.org/about-us/
[7] https://www.fauna-flora.org/about
[8] https://www.earthisland.org/index.php/aboutUs/about-earth-island
Image Sources:
[1] WWF. (1986). Panda symbol [image] Available at: Support WWF Today | For A Future Where People & Nature Thrive [Accessed 15 March 2021].
[2] Greenpeace. (2021). Trademark of Stichting Greenpeace Council. [image] Available at: Copyright - Greenpeace International [Accessed 15 March 2021].
[3] Plastic Oceans International. (2021). Plastic oceans trademark. [image] Available at: Ending Plastic Pollution & Fostering Sustainability • PlasticOceans.org [Accessed 15 March 2021].
[4] Marine Conservation Society. (2021). MCS trademark. [image] Available at: Home | Marine Conservation Society (mcsuk.org) [Accessed 15 March 2021].
[5] Linkedin. (2021). Linkedin trademark. [image] Available at: LinkedIn: Log In or Sign Up [Accessed 15 March 2021].
[6] Rainforest Trust. (2021). Rainforest Trust trademark. [image] Available at: Rainforest Trust Saves Rainforest - Donate Now to Save Species [Accessed 15 March 2021].
[7] Fauna & Flora International. (2021). Fauna & Flora trademark. [image] Available at: Fauna & Flora International (fauna-flora.org) [Accessed 15 March 2021].
[8] Earth Island Institution. (2021). Earth Island trademark. [image] Available at: Earth Island Institute [Accessed 15 March 2021].
[9] Centre for Alternative Technology Charity. (2021). CAT trademark. [image] Available at: Home - Centre for Alternative Technology (cat.org.uk) [Accessed 15 March 2021].
[10] Young People's Trust For the Environment. (2021). YPTE trademark. [image] Available at: Information for kids on the environment, climate change and wildlife | Young People's Trust For the Environment (ypte.org.uk) [Accessed 15 March 2021].