Living Planet Report - WWF South Africa

CONTENTS
WWF news:
More than two planets needed by 2030 3
WWF conservation news:
WWF, Sanlam scoop awards, I&J signs landmark
agreement with WWF-SASSI, and Nedbank commits
to boosting WWF’s Sustainable Agriculture efforts 4
WWF sustainable business news:
A ‘Decisive’ victory for ethical food labels 5
WWF fundraising and business news:
Pedal for the planet and buy bags to save our rhinos 6
WWF issue:
International Year of the Rhino 8
WWF issue:
Living Planet Report 2012 9
WWF issue:
Catalysing change – from catchment to coast 12
WWF issue:
The Food‑Water‑Energy Nexus 13
WWF kids
Entertainment for young pandas 14
PANDA BULLETIN TEAM
Editor: Eitan Prince
Editorial team: Jorisna Bonthuys, Quathar Jacobs,
Sindiswa Nobula, Pam Sherriffs, Laura Tyrer
Graphic design: Jenny Frost
Cover photo: John Downer/naturepl.com
The Panda Bulletin is printed on Reviva Plus, a 100%
recycled paper.
Published in August 2012 by WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature),
Cape Town, South Africa. Any reproduction in full or in part must
mention the title and credit the above-mentioned publisher as the
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© Text 2012 WWF-SA. All rights reserved.
Panda Bulletin April 2012 – Page 2
© WWF-SA
From the CEO’s desk
When WWF was established, much of its attention was focused
on wildlife conservation. Although the organisation has, in recent
years, expanded its focus to conserving the environment as a whole,
WWF‑South Africa continues its work in the fields of plant and
animal species conservation. Within this sphere of WWF’s work, the
rhino remains a critical species for conservation.
I am therefore encouraged by the announcement that June 2012
marked the start of the International Year of the Rhino. Internationally
and here in South Africa, WWF invests an incredible amount of time
and resources into the protection of our iconic rhino. We are starting
to see results in this area of our work, but the reality is that rhino
work is complex and requires long-term planning. We trust that this
special attention on rhinos will spur even more of our supporters into
action to save the species. You will find detailed coverage of rhino
matters on the centre page of this Panda Bulletin.
It is also a pleasure to spotlight newer initiatives in WWF’s work in
this issue. Food, water and energy security is fundamental to our social
and economic development. The dynamic interactions between these
three basic necessities are now more evident than at any other time
in our history, which has prompted WWF to work more vigorously in
this field. In this issue (see page 13) we have illustrated how these three
areas, which are so profoundly connected, impact on one another and
should ultimately inspire all of us to strive to live more sustainably.
On the issue of sustainability, WWF’s Sustainable Business team
has conceptualised a new forum for public discussion on topical
environmental issues called ‘DecisiveDebates’, hosted in partnership
with public radio channel SAfm (104 – 107fm). The pilot debate in
this series was held in May, featuring opposing sides packed with
compelling speakers who tackled the topic of ethical food labelling.
The main arguments are covered in this issue, and I am eager to hear
the next instalment.
As always WWF is grateful for the support it receives from individuals
and corporates alike. We have been working hard to interact more
closely with you, especially around participatory events such as the
Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour in March. The Momentum 94.7
Cycle Challenge will be taking place in November, and I encourage
you to join our Panda Peloton (details on page 6) and ride for nature.
The Chair of our Board, Valli Moosa, and I shall also be there.
For a Living Planet,