Supporting projects to restore the planet’s endangered wildlife and habitats

Global Wildlife Fund invests in high impact conservation projects that are making a difference on the ground, protecting and restoring wildlife populations and habitats in iconic areas including the savannas and rainforests of Africa, the Andes/Amazon region in South America and biodiversity hotspots in Asia and the Pacific.

By making a tax-deductible gift to Global Wildlife Fund, Australians can support effective conservation projects combining good science and strong community engagement. Be part of an Australian initiative delivering measurable results for the planet’s threatened species – from rhinos, snow leopards and African wild dogs to hummingbirds, macaws and birds of paradise.

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Stay up to date with the latest conservation stories, field updates and successes from around the world.

Matusadona National Park | Sable Antelope | Translocation

Sable Antelope settle on Matusadona escarpment

14 Sable Antelope have been successfully translocated to the escarpment country in Matusdadona National Park as part of a Global Wildlife Fund supported project in Zimbabwe.

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Ecuador | Land acquisition | Threatened species

Critical habitat purchased for conservation in Ecuador

Global Wildlife Fund has supported our local partner in Ecuador - Jocotoco Foundation – with the acquisition of high conservation value land to expand its Tapichalaca Reserve, adjacent the Yacuri National Park.

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Bhutan | Biological survey | White-bellied Heron

Survey for White-bellied heron in eastern Bhutan

Global Wildlife Fund has supported the Royal Society for the Protection of Nature (RSPN) in Bhutan to survey and map potential new habitat for the Heron in the Jomori river basin in eastern Bhutan.

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Our focus

We work with local partners in selected high-priority areas around the world

Our initial focus includes:

Sub-Saharan Africa
The Andes-Amazon (South America)
New Guinea and the Pacific
Asian hotspots

These locations have been chosen because:

They support high concentrations of threatened and endemic wildlife and ecosystems.
Global Wildlife Fund can identify local partners with strong capability and integrity.
Targeted investment by Global Wildlife Fund in these areas can make a measurable difference.
Investment in conservation projects can deliver important social and economic benefits for local communities.

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Projects

Wildlife translocation

Translocating black rhino

The translocation of 30 – 50 black rhinos to a former stronghold for the species – Matusadona National Park, on the shores of Lake Kariba in northern Zimbabwe.

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Acquisition of land

Expanding the Narupa Reserve

Helping to protect threatened birds, mammals and frogs, acquisition of 250 hectares of lower montane tropical forest in the Ecuadorian Amazon will expand Narupa Reserve and connect two national parks.

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Wildlife translocation

Translocating sable antelope

Translocating Sable Antelope, Roan Antelope, Eland, Reedbuck and Buffalo to Matusadona, part of a transfrontier conservation zone straddling 5 countries.

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Our purpose

To help restore the world’s wildlife populations and habitats

Global Wildlife Fund is an Australian charity that partners with local conservation organisations around the world to support effective, science-based projects designed to restore wildlife populations and habitats.

Our approach is unique – we carefully select overseas partners and projects so that your tax deductible gift is invested wisely in priority locations in Africa, South America and the Asia-Pacific. We negotiate project funding agreements, track the progress of projects and report back on outcomes and metrics.

Our projects include translocations of wildlife, funding the acquisition of land for private (non-profit) reserves and initiatives to ensure local communities benefit from conservation.

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Meet the team

Our directors and founders have unique skills and deep experience in global wildlife conservation, philanthropy and business. They donate their time to research, assess, support and audit the wildlife conservation projects we invest in.