Geography HL
Geography HL
13
Chapters
193
Notes
Option A - Freshwater – Drainage basins
Option A - Freshwater – Drainage basins
Option B - Oceans & Coastal Margins
Option B - Oceans & Coastal Margins
Option C - Extreme Environments
Option C - Extreme Environments
Option D - Geophysical Hazards
Option D - Geophysical Hazards
Option E - Leisure, Tourism & Sport
Option E - Leisure, Tourism & Sport
Option F - The Geography Of Food & Health
Option F - The Geography Of Food & Health
Option G - Urban Environments
Option G - Urban Environments
Unit 1 - Changing Population
Unit 1 - Changing Population
UNIT 2 - Global Climate - Vulnerability & Resilience
UNIT 2 - Global Climate - Vulnerability & Resilience
Unit 3 - Global Resource Consumption & Security
Unit 3 - Global Resource Consumption & Security
Unit 4 - Power, Places & Networks
Unit 4 - Power, Places & Networks
Unit 5 - Human Development & Diversity
Unit 5 - Human Development & Diversity
Unit 6 - Global Risks & Resilience
Unit 6 - Global Risks & Resilience
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Unit 6 - Global Risks & Resilience
Geography HL
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Unit 6 - Global Risks & Resilience

Unlock The Secrets Of WWF & Oxfam Transforming Global Civil Society & Environment

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Introduction - civil society organizations

Civil society organizations, also known as non-governmental organizations (NGOs), play a pivotal role in international issues, tackling everything from environmental conservation to poverty alleviation. Two key examples are the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and Oxfam.

The world wide fund for nature (WWF)

What is WWF?

Founded in 1961, the WWF is the world's largest conservation civil society. Initially, the organization focused on preserving wilderness areas and endangered species. Over time, its mandate has expanded to include the promotion of sustainable use of resources, reduction of pollution, and mitigation of climate change.

 

Think of WWF like the international bodyguard of Mother Earth, always standing up to protect her.

WWF's mission statement & strategies

WWF aims to "stop the degradation of the planet’s natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature". It seeks to achieve this by conserving biological diversity, ensuring sustainable use of renewable resources, and reducing pollution and wasteful consumption.

 

Current strategies include restoring populations of keystone species (like whales and elephants) and reducing ecological footprints.

Criticisms of WWF

Despite its noble work, WWF faces criticism, mainly concerning its relationship with large corporations like Coca-Cola and IKEA. Critics argue that the organization is too close to these corporations and may overlook their environmental shortcomings due to the large donations received.

 

Imagine if a school bully was your friend just because he buys you lunch. This is the critique WWF faces.

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Unit 6 - Global Risks & Resilience
Geography HL
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Unit 6 - Global Risks & Resilience

Unlock The Secrets Of WWF & Oxfam Transforming Global Civil Society & Environment

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Last edited on 16th Oct 2024

Table of content

Introduction - civil society organizations

Civil society organizations, also known as non-governmental organizations (NGOs), play a pivotal role in international issues, tackling everything from environmental conservation to poverty alleviation. Two key examples are the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and Oxfam.

The world wide fund for nature (WWF)

What is WWF?

Founded in 1961, the WWF is the world's largest conservation civil society. Initially, the organization focused on preserving wilderness areas and endangered species. Over time, its mandate has expanded to include the promotion of sustainable use of resources, reduction of pollution, and mitigation of climate change.

 

Think of WWF like the international bodyguard of Mother Earth, always standing up to protect her.

WWF's mission statement & strategies

WWF aims to "stop the degradation of the planet’s natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature". It seeks to achieve this by conserving biological diversity, ensuring sustainable use of renewable resources, and reducing pollution and wasteful consumption.

 

Current strategies include restoring populations of keystone species (like whales and elephants) and reducing ecological footprints.

Criticisms of WWF

Despite its noble work, WWF faces criticism, mainly concerning its relationship with large corporations like Coca-Cola and IKEA. Critics argue that the organization is too close to these corporations and may overlook their environmental shortcomings due to the large donations received.

 

Imagine if a school bully was your friend just because he buys you lunch. This is the critique WWF faces.

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