WWF European Policy Office, Operating Grant FPA, July 2025 to June 2027

Introduction

The work programme of this application supports WWF's global 2030 goals: zero loss of habitats, zero extinction, and halving humanity's footprint. These align with the EU's 8th Environmental Action Programme and the biodiversity, climate, and energy legislative framework.

Conservation and Restoration Efforts

Our efforts will focus on supporting strong conservation and restoration measures under EU policies, particularly the Nature Restoration Law and the Birds and Habitats Directives. WWF will defend essential biodiversity legislation, such as the Water Framework Directive, and will work to fully implement the newly adopted EU Deforestation Regulation.

Reducing Environmental Footprints

WWF aims to reduce environmental footprints through the climate, energy, food, and fisheries and ocean-related policies. Key initiatives include:

1. Support of emission reduction targets under the EU Climate Law.
2. Legislation for climate neutrality by 2040.
3. Sustainable practices in the Common Agricultural Policy.
4. Sustainable fisheries management under the Common Fisheries Policy.

Addressing Wildlife Issues

WWF EPO will also address wildlife overexploitation and illegal trade by building on the EU Action Plan against Wildlife Trafficking and the Environmental Crime Directive. We will support the EU in global wildlife trade negotiations.

Sustainable Finance and Partnerships

Sustainable finance and international partnerships are critical to achieving our three global goals. WWF will contribute to the implementation and strengthening of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive and the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation to combat greenwashing.

Internationally, we will support increased climate and biodiversity funding within EU external cooperation policies as part of the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework.

Conclusion

WWF's overarching aim is to keep the EU committed to the European Green Deal and to deliver a nature-friendly and socially just transition.