Atrocities prompt US authorities to halt funding to WWF, WCS in major blow to conservation industry
The US government has halted more than $12 million of funding to WWF.
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EU suspends funding to WWF’s flagship African project after persistent abuses
The EU suspends its funding of controversial WWF project that aimed to create a protected area in the Congo Basin.
Damning UN investigation condemns WWF flagship project in Congo, reveals massive scale of abuses
A WWF project in central Africa has been responsible for abuses and rights violations on a shocking scale
“You have stolen our forest.” Baka “Pygmies”’ heartfelt plea to European Commission
Baka “Pygmies” from the Congo have written to the European Commission regarding the controversial Messok Dja park on their land.
WWF hit by THIRD major exposé of ranger abuses
A new investigation has uncovered further revelations of WWF-linked abuses of local people in the name of conservation.
Revealed: rangers at centre of abuses storm get BONUSES for arresting people
Rangers supported by WWF will get bonuses for arresting people, providing an incentive to arrest as many people as possible.
Cover up: Buzzfeed reveals WWF KNEW locals opposed its flagship park – but hid this from funders.
WWF knew local people opposed the creation of a national park in Congo – but hid this from EU backers
Letters implicate WWF in illegal land grab and human rights abuses
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is breaking the law in its backing of a conservation zone in the Congo Basin.
Charles writes open letter to William and Harry ahead of key wildlife conference
Charles is calling for urgent action to stop horrific atrocities committed by the conservation industry
Congo Republic: Baka “Pygmies” beaten up and arrested
Four Baka were beaten up by eco-guards in the Republic of Congo last week.