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WORLD WILDLIFE FUND [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Environment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- World Wildlife Fund(Canada)
1, record 1, English, World%20Wildlife%20Fund%28Canada%29
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- WWF-Canada 2, record 1, English, WWF%2DCanada
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information confirmed with the organization, which is established in Toronto, Ontario. 3, record 1, English, - World%20Wildlife%20Fund%28Canada%29
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
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. 4, record 1, English, - World%20Wildlife%20Fund%28Canada%29
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Environnement
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Fonds mondial pour la nature (Canada)
1, record 1, French, Fonds%20mondial%20pour%20la%20nature%20%28Canada%29
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- WWF-Canada 2, record 1, French, WWF%2DCanada
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appellation confirmée par l'organisme établi à Toronto (Ontario). 3, record 1, French, - Fonds%20mondial%20pour%20la%20nature%20%28Canada%29
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fondé en 1967 par le sénateur Alan A. MacNaughton, le WWF-Canada est devenu l'un des organismes de conservation les plus performants au pays, fort de l'appui actif de plus de 150 000 Canadiennes et Canadiens. En tant que membre du réseau du WWF International, il contribue activement à l'accomplissement de la mission de l'organisme: Faire cesser la dégradation de l’environnement naturel de notre planète et bâtir un avenir où les êtres humains vivront en harmonie avec la nature: en conservant la diversité biologique du globe, en garantissant une utilisation durable des ressources naturelles renouvelables, en encourageant des mesures destinées à réduire la pollution et la surconsommation. 2, record 1, French, - Fonds%20mondial%20pour%20la%20nature%20%28Canada%29
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-08-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Environment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- World Wide Fund for Nature
1, record 2, English, World%20Wide%20Fund%20for%20Nature
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- WWF 1, record 2, English, WWF
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- World Wildlife Fund 2, record 2, English, World%20Wildlife%20Fund
former designation, correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In almost 5 decades, WWF (formerly known as the World Wildlife Fund) has become one of the world's largest and most respected independent conservation organizations. As the world’s leading conservation organization, we have a hugely important mission. We’re here to stop the degradation of our planet’s natural environment, and build a future where people live in harmony with nature. We do this by: – protecting biodiversity – the magnificent array of living things that inhabit our planet and the places where they live – reducing humanity’s footprint on the natural world by challenging wasteful consumption and pollution, and promoting sustainable ways to use the Earth’s resources. 2, record 2, English, - World%20Wide%20Fund%20for%20Nature
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Environnement
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Fonds mondial pour la nature
1, record 2, French, Fonds%20mondial%20pour%20la%20nature
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- WWF 2, record 2, French, WWF
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le WWF International, dont le siège social est en Suisse, est le plus important organisme indépendant voué à la conservation de la nature au monde. Afin d'accomplir sa mission, le WWF coopère avec de nombreux partenaires, y compris des gouvernements, des organismes non gouvernementaux, le secteur privé et des individus. Le WWF concentre ses efforts de conservation sur trois éléments desquels dépend en grande partie la vie : la forêt, l'eau douce ainsi que l'océan et le littoral. À l'échelle du globe, le WWF travaille de plus à la réduction de l'émission des gaz à effet de serre qui modifie le climat à l'échelle mondiale et menace notre survie. 3, record 2, French, - Fonds%20mondial%20pour%20la%20nature
Record 2, Key term(s)
- FMN
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Medio ambiente
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- Fondo Mundial para la Naturaleza
1, record 2, Spanish, Fondo%20Mundial%20para%20la%20Naturaleza
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
- WWF 2, record 2, Spanish, WWF
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- Fondo Mundial para la Vida Silvestre 3, record 2, Spanish, Fondo%20Mundial%20para%20la%20Vida%20Silvestre
former designation, correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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