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If everyone in the world lived like we do in the UK, we’d need three planets – not just one – to support us. It’s a way of life that’s threatening the future of our natural environment, as well millions of people around the world.

WWF puts pressure on government and industry to make the changes needed to alter our three-planet lifestyles, and build a One Planet Future where people and nature thrive within their fair share of the Earth’s natural resources. This means campaigning on the key areas that have the biggest impact in the UK – our homes, transport, food and the energy we use.

But our work isn’t just about tackling the threat of collapse to our natural world. Food grown naturally, cheap efficient homes, and the space to enjoy the great outdoors can also have a positive impact on our own lives.

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Big Ben

Why we campaign

Find out more about WWF’s vision of a One Planet Future and why we campaign for it

A forest of Acacia trees destroyed by drought and desertification Mali

A global deal on climate change

After the fantastic success of Earth Hour, we need your help to keep up the pressure on world leaders - to make sure that when they meet up in Copenhagen this December they reach a global deal that's strong enough to tackle climate change.

Canadian tar sands

Toxic fuels

Billions are being invested in destructive projects that drive climate change. Discover how we aim to create a safe future for our planet and our finances.

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Housing

Our ‘One Planet Homes’ campaign shows how we can work towards every home in the UK becoming greener.

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Transport

Find out how our One in Five Challenge is encouraging business to fly less.

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Energy

Our ‘One Planet Energy’ campaign is lobbying MPs to ensure the Energy Bill includes legal limits on the amount of carbon dioxide emissions all new power stations can emit.

Timber trade, Subaraya Port, Indonesia

Stopping illegal logging

It is still not illegal in Europe to import and trade illegally harvested timber. WWF is campaigning to close this loophole please help by writing to your MP.

Land drilling rigs, Sakhalin oilfield © WWF-Canon / Vladimir FILONOV

Making government support for UK exports greener

WWF is campaigning for legislation that would force the Export Credit Guarantee Department, the government department that underwrites certain UK exports, to prioritise the environment more when making decisions.

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Stop Climate Chaos Coalition

WWF – along with other environment and development groups, faith groups, humanitarian organisations, women’s groups, trade unions and many others – work together in a broad-based coalition to deliver results that none of us can achieve alone.

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Marine Act campaign

After 10 years of campaigning, we are now closer than ever to getting legislation that will protect our seas, with the introduction of a Marine and Coastal Access Bill into Parliament. Find out how you can support our work to strengthen this vital legislation.

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Strategies for Change

Our ‘Strategies for Change Project’ re-examines some of the assumptions underlying current approaches to campaigning for environmental change, and begins to build an evidence-based response to this critique.