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OUR History
We are WWF
Founded in 1961 in Switzerland, WWF is one of the world’s most recognisable and respected independent conservation organisations. In 1981, WWF-Hong Kong was established with a mission to stop the degradation of the planet's natural environment and to build a future in which humans thrive with nature.
BEGINNINGS
Founded in 1981, WWF-Hong Kong is an integral part of the WWF global network. Our work began with managing Mai Po Nature Reserve and conserving iconic species. Over the years, we have expanded our mission to better serve Hong Kong’s conservation and education needs and align ourselves with WWF’s global strategy.

1980s
1981 |
WWF establishes office in Hong Kong |
1984 |
WWF assumes management of Mai Po Nature Reserve; Inaugural Big Bird Race to fund gei wai restoration |
1985 |
Launch of Mai Po school programmes, laying the foundation for our Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Programme. |
1986 |
Island House comes under WWF management operating as a Conservation Studies Centre |
1988 |
Hoi Ha Wan Committee set up, marking 8-year campaign to establish Hong Kong’s marine parks. |

1990s
1992 |
Inaugural Walk for Nature, which continues to attract 3,000 participants annually to promote our work in Mai Po Nature Reserve. |
1995 |
Mai Po and Inner Deep Bay designated a "Wetland of International Importance" under the Ramsar Convention. |
1996 |
Hoi Ha Wan becomes first of 3 marine parks set up with WWF input |

2000s
2000 |
Corporate Membership Programme set up to enlist business to adopt sustainable practices. |
2003 |
Hoi Ha Marine Life Centre, Asia’s “First Classroom on the Sea” established to promote marine conservation and education |
2007 |
Hong Kong-specific Carbon Footprint calculator launched to enlist people to help tackle climate change. |
2008 |
Save Our Seas petition garners 60,000 signatures calling for effective marine conservation measures and sustainable fisheries management |
2009 |
Earth Hour launches in Hong Kong, 3 million people take part together with hundreds of private and public-sector groups |

2010s
2010 |
Joint campaign for government action to tackle eco-vandalism in Tai Long Sai Wan leads to designation as country park area |
2012 |
Years of WWF advocacy work leads to a trawling ban in Hong Kong waters |
2014 |
Riding on the 2012 plastic pellet clean-up action Coastal Watch programme is launched to tackle plastic marine litter |
2017 |
Results of 2-year Mai Po biodiversity survey reveal record 2,050+ species living in Mai Po & Inner Deep Bay Ramsar site |

2018 |
Phase-out of domestic ivory trade passes in Legco following our Ivory Ban campaign |