The WWF is run at a local level by the following offices...
- WWF Global
- Adria
- Argentina
- Armenia
- AsiaPacific
- Australia
- Austria
- Azerbaijan
- Belgium
- Bhutan
- Bolivia
- Borneo
- Brazil
- Bulgaria
- Cambodia
- Cameroon
- Canada
- Caucasus
- Central African Republic
- Central America
- Central Asia
- Chile
- China
- Colombia
- Croatia
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Denmark
- Ecuador
- European Policy Office
- Finland
Marine Protected Areas
Despite the ecological importance of our waters, only around 6% are currently designated as Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), with small portion classified as no-take zones. Conservationists, scientists, and NGOs are recommending the authority to expand marine protection through both MPAs and Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures (OECMs), ensuring sustainable management and long-term biodiversity conservation.
What are MPAs?
Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are designated zones in the ocean where human activities are regulated to conserve biodiversity, protect habitats, and sustain ecosystem services. MPAs can range from no-take zones to marine parks allowing limited activities.
OECMs: Beyond MPAs
Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures (OECMs) – a complementary approach that recognises areas managed for conservation outside formal MPA frameworks. OECMs can include community-managed zones, or areas protected for cultural values. While MPAs remain the cornerstone of marine protection, OECMs offer inclusive opportunites to strengthen conservation efforts, especially in complex and shared marine spaces like Hong Kong.
