WWF Publications

WWF-India has been periodically publishing reports and publications for its stakeholders, members of the scientific community and media. Our regular publications include the quarterly newsletter Panda and our Annual Review. Besides these, reports are also published by programs regarding their various studies, initiatives and research on environmental issues.

Vulnerability Assessment of People,Livelihoods and Ecosystems in the Ganga Basin

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Vulnerability Assessment of People,Livelihoods and Ecosystems in the Ganga Basin 2.97 MB pdf

Vulnerability Assessment of People,Livelihoods and Ecosystems in the Ganga Basin

Assessment of vulnerability to climate change mainly involves research into the exposure, sensitivity and adaptive capacity levels of a system in the presence of a specific impact, for example, rising frequency of floods. Vulnerability is a dynamic concept, as exposure to climate change and the capacity to cope with those impacts shifts across temporal and spatial scales. The governing factors of vulnerability assessment studies mainly include scale of assessment; the kind of impact or hazard being considered; and the target group or system being assessed.

Panda, Jan - Apr 2010

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India’s forests and the judiciary 9.55 MB pdf
Conserving Protected Areas and Wildlife 5.29 MB pdf

WWF-India in collaboration with Enviro Legal Defense Firm has carried out legal analysis of the Civil writ petition number 337 of 1995 filed by WWF-India commonly known as the CEL or National Parks/Sanctuaries case and Civil writ petition number 202 of 1995 commonly known as the Godavarman Case.

These cases are being heard for over thirteen years and are a part of what is termed as "continuing mandamus", whereby the Courts, rather than passing final judgments, keep on passing orders and directions with a view to monitor the functioning of the executive. The impact of these orders on PA management, forestry sector, forest management and governance are often not known by many environment and human rights groups or even government agencies. Existing methods of reporting such judgments and orders are often inadequate and at times do not reach the concerned groups. It was thus felt that a comprehensive analysis of the various orders and interventions of these cases should be carried out and their impacts/ implications on the ground are assessed.

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Witnessing Change: Glaciers in the Indian Himalayas 2.86 MB pdf

Sustainable Goods and Services in the 21st Century

In many ways, 2009 will prove to be a historic year. Against the backdrop of the ongoing financial crisis, the inauguration of a new administration in the USA, the increasing global influence of emerging economies such as India and China, and the muchanticipated UNFCCC climate conference to be held in Copenhagen in December, it seems certain that the global economic and political landscape will have changed significantly by the end of the year. Download the report

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Teacher's Guide on Climate Change & Energy

The Alternative Urban Futures Report

More than half of the world’s population is now urbanised but India is still largely a rural country (65-70% of the population still lives in villages). Indeed, it has been a very reluctant urbaniser compared to other Asian countries. However, as economic development shifts increasing numbers away from subsistence agriculture, the country is about to embark on a period of rapid urbanisation.

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Panda, January-March 2009

This edition of the Panda focuses on the effectiveness of the Earth Hour-2009 Campaign. and on the South Western Ghats of India; a global biodiversity hotspot home to more than 30% of mammal and bird species found in India.

There are also the regular columns of Project Updates and Events, book reviews and a kids section. An interesting project update has been the reintroduction of Gharials into River Ganges by the Freshwater and Wetlands Team, WWF-India. Download your free copy here.

PANDA, Jan - Jun, 2008

The second volume of this year’s Panda brings into focus how life is interconnected. From conservation of animals and their habitat to connectivity shared by creatures and people. The Khangchendzonga landscape is a unique place of conservation, spiritual and community importance. The rapid and vast misuse of this landscape makes it threatened and largely fragmented. It is with hope that WWF-India perseveres in its goal to safeguard the species and livelihoods of people that make the Khangchendzonga landscape precious. Download your free copy here.

PANDA, Special Issue

This special issue of the Panda is a reservoir of information on certain species which have been declared as endangered. WWF-India is working hands-on towards protection of these species. Given in this edition of the Panda, is not only an insight into the characteristics of these species but also the reasons as to why they are endangered and the challenges faced by our personnel in ensuring the survival of these species. There is a special crossword and quiz for children along with our regular sections. To download your free copy click here.