Christmas gifting, new Ambassadors, and thoughts on COP27

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Gift the planet this Christmas with WLT

The Eurasian Lynx has a safe home in Armenia’s Caucasus Wildlife Refuge, a site protected by the WLT Action Fund.

Earlier this month, the COP27 climate change summit came to an end with an historic deal. Nearly 200 countries have now agreed to establish a dedicated “loss and damage” fund ([link removed]) – the first of its kind – to help those nations most vulnerable to the effects of climate change.

It will take some time for the nascent fund to get up and running, but with WLT, you can give the gift of a healthier planet before the year is out. By supporting our Buy an Acre ([link removed]) or Plant a Tree ([link removed]) programmes with a gifted donation to your friends and family, you’ll be making a tangible impact on the natural world this Christmas, together.

You can also gift donations to the Keepers of the Wild ([link removed]) programme, which supports our partners’ rangers, and the Action Fund ([link removed]) , which we use whenever and wherever urgent conservation action is needed. Donate £25 or more and you can receive a certificate ([link removed]) for your loved one to keep.

If you're looking for more gift ideas, head to our online shop ([link removed]) where you can find WLT merchandise, artwork, our newly released 2023 calendar, and 20% off selected cards and books.

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Finnish symphonic metal band Nightwish named WLT’s newest Ambassadors

(L-R) Tuomas Holopainen, WLT CEO Catherine Barnard, Floor Jansen and Troy Donockley ,backstage at London’s SSE Arena.Credit: Andrea Ferreira / WLT.

In March 2020, a generous donation allowed WLT partner Grupo Ecológico Sierra Gorda to create a new reserve, protecting a tract of Mexican cloud forest home to Puma, Jaguar and Ocelot. The donation came from symphonic metal band Nightwish, Finland’s most successful musical export with over 10 million albums sold worldwide.

We are delighted to announce that Nightwish are now official WLT Ambassadors, joining fellow high-profile supporters like conservationist Lee Durrell, zoologist Mark Carwardine, and Emmy-nominated composer and singer-songwriter Sarah Class. In a new interview, WLT CEO Catherine Barnard speaks with Nightwish about the importance of nature, music, and their support for WLT.

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COP27 ends with cautious optimism,
but leaders will be judged on their actions

A Basin Tree Frog rests on a leaf in Nangaritza, WLT’s Carbon Balanced project in Ecuador.
In her COP26 ([link removed]) and COP27 ([link removed]) blogs, WLT CEO Catherine Barnard wrote about the need for systemic change in our society. If we are to bring about the urgent climate action that the world needs right now, wealthy nations and historical emitters must take responsibility for their role in the climate crisis.

The historic loss and damage fund deal – heralded by the UN Secretary-General as a “small step towards climate justice” – could mark a turning point. Yet the deal has already faced criticism, particularly for its weak language on reducing emissions, while years of failed pledges ([link removed]) and missed targets ([link removed]) have taught us to keep our optimism cautious when it comes to actually reducing the impacts of the climate crisis.

As a Carbon Balanced ([link removed]) supporter, you don’t have to wait to have an impact on the climate crisis. All you need to do is follow our three-step process: MEASURE your environmental impact, REDUCE it as much as possible, and BALANCE your unavoidable residual emissions by supporting Carbon Balanced projects.

Both individuals and organisations can support Carbon Balanced, protecting carbon-rich forests while also providing a sustainable future for local communities and biodiversity. Click the link below for a concise introduction from our Carbon Programme Manager, Mary McEvoy.

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