WWF INVOLVEMENT IN CHINA




WF was the first international non­governmental conservation organization to be invited to work in China. The organization started work in the country in 1980, a year after signing an agreement with the Chinese authorities. Initial activities concentrated on the giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca), but five years later the focus widened to include conservation of China's wetlands and tropical forests. Now, most projects place considerable emphasis on education and training, while others encourage the sustainable use of the country's natural resources. Another new emphasis of WWF's work in China is assisting national authorities and non­governmental institutions in energy policy planning.




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