Wildlife is vanishing. In just 50 years, monitored global wildlife populations have declined by 73%, and with them, the wild places we love.
An estimated 42% of species in the region is at risk of being lost by 2100.
An estimated 42% of species in the region is at risk of being lost by 2100.
Southeast Asia holds nearly 15% of the world’s tropical forests, home to endangered species and one of our strongest natural defences against climate change. Even in highly urbanised cities like Singapore, pockets of biodiversity persist, reminding us of the region’s ecological richness and the importance of conservation.
These forests store carbon, regulate weather, and support countless lives. But the region is also a deforestation hotspot.
Forests are cleared to make way for agriculture, industry and development, displacing wildlife and threatening their very existence.
Non-native plant and animals are outcompeting native wildlife, disrupting ecosystems, and degrading the natural balance that species rely on for survival.
Often sparked by land clearing for agriculture, forest fires are exacerbated by climate patterns like El Niño, destroying habitats and leading to a decline in biodiversity.
An estimated 42% of species in the region is at risk of being lost by 2100.
Coral reefs are among the most diverse ecosystems in Southeast Asia, supporting over 600 species of corals and more marine life than anywhere else on Earth.
They act as lifelines for millions: with around 850 million people living within 100 kilometres of reef, many relying on them for food, livelihoods, coastal protection, and tourism. But nearly 95% of reefs in the region are under threat from overfishing, pollution and coastal development.
Plastic waste and land-based pollution including agricultural runoff is choking our oceans, poisoning habitats, and harming biodiversity.
Rising ocean temperatures are driving mass coral bleaching, altering habitats and pushing countless marine species past their limits for survival.
Unsustainable fishing is depleting marine life faster than it can recover, disrupting food chains and threatening the survival of countless ocean species.
An estimated 42% of species in the region is at risk of being lost by 2100.
Southeast Asia is home to some of the planet’s most iconic and endangered species; from elephants and orangutans to pangolins and hornbills.
Yet their survival is increasingly threatened, not only by deforestation, and urban expansion, but also by the illegal wildlife trade. Poaching and trafficking are driving many endangered species closer to extinction. Without action, almost half of the region’s biodiversity could vanish by 2100.
The trade fuels poaching and trafficking, contributing to species decline and threatening already endangered species such as the Sunda pangolin.
Across forests, reefs, wetlands or mangroves, the story is the same: habitats are disappearing, and so is the wildlife that calls them home.
With human development encroaching on wild spaces, encounters with animals increase, often with negative impacts such as injury or death on wildlife.
An estimated 42% of species in the region is at risk of being lost by 2100.
Southeast Asia is on the frontlines of the climate crisis. Climate-related disasters and extreme weather are becoming more frequent, threatening not just livelihoods but also lives of many in the region, particularly those from coastal cities and island communities.
Over 100 million people in the region hold jobs directly tied to nature. Nature-based solutions are key to restoring the environment and buffer the communities against climate impacts. Protecting nature is essential for a climate-secure future.
Southeast Asia is particularly vulnerable to warming temperatures, which can impact agriculture, food security, water resources, public health and infrastructure.
More frequent and intense heatwaves, extreme rainfall and flooding are becoming common, causing significant disruption, economic losses and posing serious risks to human lives and livelihoods.
With millions of people living across numerous coastal cities like Singapore, sea level rise poses significant challenges to infrastructure, ecosystems and livelihoods, potentially leading to mass displacement and economic instability.
Southeast Asia holds nearly 15% of the world’s tropical forests, home to endangered species and one of our strongest natural defences against climate change. Even in highly urbanised cities like Singapore, pockets of biodiversity persist, reminding us of the region’s ecological richness and the importance of conservation.
These forests store carbon, regulate weather, and support countless lives. But the region is also a deforestation hotspot.
Coral reefs are among the most diverse ecosystems in Southeast Asia, supporting over 600 species of corals and more marine life than anywhere else on Earth.
They act as lifelines for millions: with around 850 million people living within 100 kilometres of reef, many relying on them for food, livelihoods, coastal protection, and tourism. But nearly 95% of reefs in the region are under threat from overfishing, pollution and coastal development.
Southeast Asia is home to some of the planet’s most iconic and endangered species; from elephants and orangutans to pangolins and hornbills.
Yet their survival is increasingly threatened, not only by deforestation, and urban expansion, but also by the illegal wildlife trade. Poaching and trafficking are driving many endangered species closer to extinction. Without action, almost half of the region’s biodiversity could vanish by 2100.
Southeast Asia is on the frontlines of the climate crisis. Climate-related disasters and extreme weather are becoming more frequent, threatening not just livelihoods but also lives of many in the region, particularly those from coastal cities and island communities.
Over 100 million people in the region hold jobs directly tied to nature. Nature-based solutions are key to restoring the environment and buffer the communities against climate impacts. Protecting nature is essential for a climate-secure future.
Forests are cleared to make way for agriculture, industry and development, displacing wildlife and threatening their very existence.
Non-native plant and animals are outcompeting native wildlife, disrupting ecosystems, and degrading the natural balance that species rely on for survival.
Often sparked by land clearing for agriculture, forest fires are exacerbated by climate patterns like El Niño, destroying habitats and leading to a decline in biodiversity.
Every dollar donated powers WWF-Singapore’s conservation work: protecting species, restoring habitats, and supporting communities on the ground.
We work with individuals, companies, institutions and governments to create lasting change for nature, because only collective action can drive real impact.
Every dollar donated powers WWF-Singapore’s conservation work: protecting species, restoring habitats, and supporting communities on the ground.
Eliminate loss of natural habitat
Stop the loss of vital ecosystems in our region.
Eliminate human-induced extinction
Protect species from the threat of extinction driven by human actions.
Halve the footprint of production and consumption
Champion sustainable practices and a circular economy.
Eliminate loss of natural habitat
Stop the loss of vital ecosystems in our region.
Eliminate human-induced extinction
Protect species from the threat of extinction driven by human actions.
Halve the footprint of production and consumption
Champion sustainable practices and a circular economy.
We work with individuals, companies, institutions and governments to create lasting change for nature, because only collective action can drive real impact.
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A second chance for tigers
In Malaysia’s Belum-Temengor Forest, less than 150 Malayan tigers remain: only a shadow of their former population strength. Poaching has pushed this iconic big cat to the brink, but hope endures.
With our donors’ support, anti-poaching patrols and surveillance are safeguarding this last stronghold. Since 2020, 17 tiger cubs have been recorded: proof that, with protection, Malayan tigers still have hope of a future.
Disclaimer: Facts are accurate at the time of publication, with data sourced from WWF-Singapore’s conservation team.
43 individuals identified within the Belum-Temengor Forest Complex
Over 500 camera traps within the forest to deter poaching and monitor tigers
17 tiger cubs recorded since 2020
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