How was the World Wildlife Fund structured?

WWF is an independent foundation registered under Swiss law, governed by a Board of Trustees under an International President. ... WWF International is the secretariat for WWF's global organization, and is based out of four regional hubs. The primary hub, and seat of the Director General, is in Gland, Switzerland.

1. How is the World Wildlife Fund funded?
2. How was WWF established?
3. How does the WWF work?
4. How much does the CEO of World Wildlife Fund make?

How is the World Wildlife Fund funded?

WWF is a foundation with 55% of funding from individuals and bequests, 19% from government sources (such as the World Bank, DFID, and USAID) and 8% from corporations in 2014. WWF aims to "stop the degradation of the planet's natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature."

How was WWF established?

WWF was founded on 29 April 1961 when a small group of impassioned people came together and issued the Morges Manifesto, an international declaration of deep concern for the “thoughtless and needless destruction” of wild places and the species that inhabited them.

How does the WWF work?

How We Work. WWF works to help local communities conserve the natural resources they depend upon; transform markets and policies toward sustainability; and protect and restore species and their habitats. Our efforts ensure that the value of nature is reflected in decision-making from a local to a global scale.

How much does the CEO of World Wildlife Fund make?

$953,130: Carter Roberts, President and CEO.