Why WWF-SA?
WWF’s position as a conservation organisation, with considerable knowledge of ecological systems and an understanding of business approaches and market mechanisms, means we can play a unique role in corporate partnerships.
We offer leading scientific thinking; we provide access to technical expertise; we act as a neutral convening power; and we can add credibility to business initiatives. While WWF does not have all the solutions, neither does business. But with WWF’s ability to interpret the science and our ecological systems thinking, we can work with business to craft solutions to sustainability. In partnering with business, WWF is working towards delivering its conservation goals.
From over 50 years of working in South Africa, WWF has accumulated a wealth of knowledge and experience. Our technical expertise covers terrestrial and marine ecosystems, water catchment management, forestry, agriculture, climate change modelling and response, environmental policy and business strategy. We regularly publish our thought leadership in reports and position papers.
From over 50 years of working in South Africa, WWF has accumulated a wealth of knowledge and experience. Our technical expertise covers terrestrial and marine ecosystems, water catchment management, forestry, agriculture, climate change modelling and response, environmental policy and business strategy. We regularly publish our thought leadership in reports and position papers.
Our unique offering
- We are subject matter experts – we develop and defend environmental science
- We concentrate on the part of the company’s value chain with the most significant impacts (often beyond the factory walls)
- We focus on fundamental system shifts (currently within food, finance and energy systems) to drive change at scale
- We provide the socio-environmental viewpoint
- Our convening power means we can connect the full range actors within systems. This has helped us to initiate international schemes such as the Marine Stewardship Council and the Roundtable for Sustainable Soy. Locally, the WWF initiated Responsible Fisheries Alliance of leading fisheries companies is an important forum for ensuring the sustainability of our marine resources
- We promote sustainability as a pre-competitive issue
- Our partnerships are based on a shared vision and addressing a common cause
- The WWF brand provides credibility, with over 50 years of experience in South Africa and our connection to WWF International
NGOs and corporates sharing ideas
Our convening power means we can connect the full range actors within systems