President’s Note

The Annual Review 2007, showcases the work done by WWF-India in the year gone by. With the changing economic scenario, its has become imperative that we juxtapose development and conservation. Let us not sacrifice the latter for the former. Protecting our natural heritage is important for our own survival.

It gives me immense pleasure to state that WWF-India has tried to walk this middle path, where realties of economic development along with preservation of India's natural bounty go side by side. The year 2007 Annual Review depicts the trajectory laid down to achieve this goal and to the extent it has been successful in doing so.

There is no doubt it has not been an easy path to tread. It is a tribute to the dedication and perseverance of our team at WWF-India that inspite of innumerable challenges, they have achieved success . The annual report gives a summary of some of our more tangible accomplishments. Working for protection of nature, is a reward in itself.

I take this opportunity to wish the WWF-India's team the best for the coming year ahead and hope they will continue to carry forward the vision of our mission for the year to come.

Divyabanusinh Chavda
President
WWF-India