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The document describes El Niño as a natural Pacific Ocean cycle that is being strengthened and made more frequent by climate change. It highlights the resulting increase in coral bleaching, particularly around the Galápagos Islands, and the broader global risks including severe droughts in India and the Horn of Africa, and heavier rains in the United States. The text notes that the 2026 El Niño event is breaking temperature records, with NOAA predicting it will reach "very strong" levels. WWF is responding by using its Oceans Futures platform to mitigate fisheries conflict and restoring mangroves in countries such as Mexico, Colombia, and Ecuador to improve coastal resilience.

The document outlines how the loss of Arctic sea ice—which is declining at nearly 13% per decade—triggers global impacts including more intense heatwaves, sea level rise, food system instability, and the release of methane from thawing permafrost.

Cephalopods, including octopus, squid, and cuttlefish, act as critical links in marine food webs and contribute to the ocean's biological carbon pump, particularly through the sinking of carcasses. Due to their high responsiveness to environmental changes, they serve as biological indicators of climate change, as evidenced by shifting populations in the Barents Sea. As finfish stocks decline, cephalopods have increased in commercial importance for global food security.

The report analyzes on-farm losses of specialty crops in the US, finding significant waste in fresh produce like romaine lettuce (56%) and tomatoes (40%) during the 2017-2018 season. It identifies drivers of loss including strict retail cosmetic standards, labor shortages, and unpredictable weather. The document argues that improving supply chain transparency, diversifying markets (e.g., frozen and canned), and reforming buyer-seller contracts could reduce environmental impacts and address food insecurity.

A WWF study finds that post-harvest losses for corn and soy in the US are significantly higher than industry expectations, with corn losses averaging 4.7% and soy 4.5%. These losses result in billions of dollars in economic waste and millions of tons of GHG emissions. The report identifies equipment sophistication and operator experience as primary drivers of loss and argues that reducing these losses can alleviate pressure to convert natural habitats into cropland.

The BFA Methodology is a two-tier assessment tool for biobased plastic feedstocks. It begins with an 'Executive Level Screening' for high-level risk identification and viability, followed by a 'Survey Level Screening' that utilizes 13 environmental and social indicator data sheets for in-depth supply chain analysis and the identification of mitigation strategies.

WWF advocates for a circular food economy to address the fact that up to 40% of food produced for human consumption is wasted annually. This inefficiency contributes to 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions and costs society $1.1 trillion globally. WWF's approach focuses on three pillars: farm circularity and nutrition, circular supply chains, and policy and community advocacy. The organization leverages its global network and partnerships, including the 'Food is Never Waste' coalition and the '123 Pledge Campaign', to halve per-capita global food waste by 2030. Additionally, the WWF Impact platform provides catalytic investing and market partnerships to fund innovations that repurpose wasted food.

WWF's Markets Institute proposes 'Farmers Post,' a system integrating a third-party web platform with the USPS to enable direct-to-consumer shipping of fresh produce. The initiative aims to increase revenue for small and minority farmers, reduce the 50% waste of fresh produce grown in the US, and expand access to nutritious food for low-income and food-insecure populations. The report outlines potential revenue for the USPS, identifies logistical hurdles such as temperature control and liability, and describes pilot programs with 4P Foods and Healthy PlanEat to test food hub and virtual models.

The report highlights that over one-quarter of global irrigated food production relies on unsustainable groundwater extraction, leading to land subsidence, saltwater intrusion, and ecological damage. It proposes four key strategies for sustainable management: measuring and managing data, setting sustainable extraction limits, enhancing recharge through managed and nature-based solutions, and reducing demand through crop shifting or fallowing. The authors emphasize that strong water governance and local partnerships are essential to implement these technical solutions effectively.

The statement argues that South Africa is failing to adequately address climate change, pollution, and food and water security. It urges Minister Barbara Creecy to invest in youth by prioritising nature and people to create jobs and environmental thriving.

The document outlines a training program for smallholder livestock farmers in South Africa, focusing on the distinction between weather and climate, the drivers of climate change, and practical adaptation strategies. It provides a structured approach for two workshops designed to help farmers identify climate indicators—such as heat stress in livestock and shifting rainfall patterns—and adopt management practices for water, feed, animal health, and herd size to protect their livelihoods.

The Northern Drakensberg Collaborative (NDC), formalised in May 2023, is a partnership aimed at addressing water insecurity and unequal water access in the Northern Drakensberg Strategic Water Source Area. This region, covering approximately 10,000 km2, is critical for water supply to four South African provinces, including providing up to 30% of the water used in Gauteng. The NDC focuses on the upper uThukela catchment, seeking to improve the stewardship of water and natural resources while enhancing food security and resilience to climate change for local impoverished communities. The partnership includes traditional authorities, NGOs, research institutions, and the private sector, operating across strategic pillars of governance, networking, research, implementation, and resourcing.

The document presents the 'Umlibo' tapestry, a 6m x 2m artwork created by 43 artists in Hamburg, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Through personal narratives, it details how climate change manifests as unseasonal rainfall, soil erosion, and declining marine stocks, while highlighting the role of sustainable livelihoods—such as food gardens and art—in building community resilience.

The WWF South Africa Strategy 2025 aims to transition South Africa from linear 'take-make-waste' systems to circular, replenishing systems. The strategy focuses on aligning policies for natural resource management and supporting small-scale producers in adopting regenerative practices to address poverty, food insecurity, and environmental degradation.