“We’re the first generation to know that we are destroying the world and the last that can do something about it,” says Tanya Steele, WWF UK’s first female chief executive. Rooted in the protection of iconic species, the 58-year-old non-profit organisation is committed to habitat restoration, promoting sustainable lifestyles and tackling climate change. “I believe this awareness is something [WWF] has contributed to but now it is about how we capitalise on the awareness and pressure in terms of what we need to achieve,” says Steele, a 50-year-old Macclesfield native. WWF’s activities are led by 7,662 staff across 83 offices globally in roles spanning advocacy and campaigning, science research, fundraising and communication. Steele says much European travel is taken by rail, but a global mission demands a presence to the countries affected.

Source: The Guardian December 29, 2019 15:45 UTC