Dear Alan, As a WWF activist in 2006, you'll have a hand in reversing the decline of our planet's health: its wildlife, wildlands, and people. You'll help to conserve the world's great ecoregions and make global markets, policies, and institutions more sustainable for nature and people alike. The challenges for a healthy environment in the coming year will be many, but the opportunities for progress will also be great.
Read on for a preview of this pivotal year and to take action now on the first campaigns. Tell your friends about WWF's Conservation Action Network so they can speak out too: http://takeaction.worldwildlife.org/ctt.asp?u=30516&l=116039 Defend the Endangered Species Act The Endangered Species Act, the most important U.S. law for protecting imperiled wildlife and a model for other countries, is under serious attack. Last year the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation that would undermine the act. One damaging bill has already been introduced in the Senate, which is expected to take up the issue soon. U.S. activists, learn more and defend this landmark law: http://takeaction.worldwildlife.org/ctt.asp?u=30516&l=116050 Help Lions, Snow Leopards, and More Lions, jaguars, snow leopards, cheetahs, African wild dogs, and other wild cats and dogs face significant threats from illegal hunting, habitat loss, disease, and many other factors. Support is building in Congress for a bill that would protect these magnificent animals, but much more backing is needed to obtain a hearing and pass the legislation. U.S. activists, urge your congressional representative to cosponsor the Great Cats and Rare Canids Act: http://takeaction.worldwildlife.org/ctt.asp?u=30516&l=116051 Stop Global Warming With polar bear drownings on the rise because Arctic sea ice is melting and 2005 being identified as the hottest year on record, we must put the brakes on climate change as soon as possible. We expect the U.S. Senate to follow up on its passage last year of a Sense of the Senate Resolution, which recognized the need for a mandatory cap on heat-trapping emissions. You will be able to push for enactment of the Climate Stewardship Act, which would set the first binding limits on global warming emissions from the biggest polluting industries in the United States. The act is one of the best chances we have to begin slowing global warming. Read more about WWF's efforts to reduce the effects of global warming: http://takeaction.worldwildlife.org/ctt.asp?u=30516&l=116042 Increase Funding for International Conservation WWF activists have fought for years to increase funding for the little known but extremely important Global Environment Facility (GEF), an international institution that supports critical conservation projects around the world. The United States and 22 other countries contribute funds to support the GEF. Unfortunately, the United States has repeatedly underpaid its pledges to the GEF, and Congress has slashed funding even further for fiscal year 2006. With your help, we can get the levels back up for fiscal year 2007. You can also advocate for increased U.S. support for biodiversity conservation in developing countries around the globe. Funding for these programs, administered by the U.S. Agency for International Development, has increased steadily over the past few years, but WWF has learned that there may be deep cuts in the fiscal year 2007 budget. Learn more about the GEF and other international conservation funding: http://takeaction.worldwildlife.org/ctt.asp?u=30516&l=116052 Buy the Right Fish Our planet's oceans are in trouble and overfishing is one main cause. A key way to save our oceans is to use market incentives to promote responsible fishing. WWF has been leading efforts to promote the certification of well-managed fisheries. Over the coming months, you'll start to find these sustainably harvested fish for sale at major U.S. food retailers, and can use the power of your purse to reward these companies. Learn more about the right fish to buy: http://takeaction.worldwildlife.org/ctt.asp?u=30516&l=116044 These are just a few of the many chances you'll have to take action in 2006. I look forward to achieving many conservation victories with you. Thank you for your ongoing support. Sincerely, Carter S. Roberts President and CEO World Wildlife Fund _____________________________________________________________________ You received this message because [EMAIL PROTECTED] is an activist with the World Wildlife Fund Conservation Action Network. _____________________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] from [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word REMOVE in the subject line or you can unsubscribe at http://takeaction.worldwildlife.org/unsubscribe/index.asp. _____________________________________________________________________ Direct any questions about the WWF Conservation Action Network to [EMAIL PROTECTED] _____________________________________________________________________ The Conservation Action Network is sponsored by World Wildlife Fund-US. Known worldwide by its panda logo, WWF is dedicated to protecting the world's wildlife and the rich biological diversity that we all need to survive. The leading privately supported international conservation organization in the world, WWF has sponsored more than 2,000 projects in 116 countries and has more than 1 million members in the United States. WWF calls on everyone -- government, industry, and individuals -- to take responsibility by taking action to save our living planet. World Wildlife Fund 1250 Twenty-fourth Street, NW Washington, DC 20037 http://www.worldwildlife.org http://takeaction.worldwildlife.org
